Samsung announces mid-range LTE Samsung Galaxy Express

Samsung Galaxy ExpressSamsung this week announced a new mid-range addition to its Galaxy line of smartphones. The Samsung Galaxy Express is billed as a “value-driven 4G LTE smartphone.” Essentially, Samsung is pushing former flagship smartphone characteristics like larger displays and LTE connectivity down to cheaper models.

Samsung GALAXY Express specifications:

  • Processor: 1.2GHz dual-core
  • Operating system: Google Android 4.1 Jelly Bean with Samsung TouchWiz
  • Cellular connectivity: LTE/HSPA+/EDGE
  • Other connectivity: A-GPS/GLONASS, 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC
  • Display: 4.5-inch WVGA (800×480) AMOLED Plus
  • Input: Capacitive touchscreen
  • Memory: 1GB RAM
  • Storage: 8GB onboard and microSD cards up to 32GB
  • Rear-facing camera: 5MP AF with LED flash
  • Front-facing camera: 1.3MP
  • Connectors: 3.5mm audio jack
  • Battery: 2,000mAh
  • Dimensions / weight: 132.2 × 69.1 × 9.3 millimeters / 139.1 grams
  • Colours: White

Specific availability and pricing details were not announced.

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