Samsung expands Galaxy line with Galaxy Trend 2, Galaxy Core 2 and Galaxy Young 2

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New devices to offer intuitive smartphone experience at an affordable price 

London, UK - July 1, 2014 - Samsung Electronics today introduced three new additions to its popular Galaxy line in the UK with the Galaxy Trend 2, Galaxy Core 2 and Galaxy Young 2. Offering powerful performance, intelligent features and refined designs, the new models deliver an exceptional smartphone experience at an affordable price.

Galaxy Trend 2 

The Galaxy Trend 2* sports a premium design in a compact form giving you both comfort and portability. Combining a premium design with a compact and portable form, the Galaxy Trend 2 offers world-class technology housed in a sleek and stylish exterior.

The Galaxy Trend 2 is powered by a 1.0 GHz dual-core processor with enhanced computing power for seamless performance and multitasking as well as a 1500mAh battery. Featuring the Android 4.4 operating system, you can enjoy the latest Android OS with new features such as wireless printing, quick office, and smart storage access. The Galaxy Trend 2 comes equipped with Samsung's simplified TouchWiz Essence interface and enhanced camera UI, for a seamless and user friendly mobile experience.

*Please note, the Galaxy Trend 2 is called the Galaxy Ace 4 outside of Europe

Galaxy Young 2

Compact yet fully equipped with a range of unique features, the Galaxy Young 2 is ideal for anyone looking for world-class technology, a range of useful features and a premium design. Seamlessly powered by a 1.0 GHz single-core processor, this sleek device features a long-lasting 1300mAh battery, 3MP camera and an impressive 3.5-inch HVGA display, which provides a touch screen experience that is incredibly easy to use and navigate. The Galaxy Young 2 also offers Samsung's user-friendly TouchWiz Essence interface, the latest Android 4.4 software and eight brand new Gameloft games for an all-around enhanced and enjoyable user experience.

Galaxy Core 2

The Galaxy Core 2 is the perfect device for anyone who wants a smartphone with the ultimate mix of style, portability and power. It sports a refined leather-like back cover design and comes with a 1.2GHz quad-core processor to perform data intensive tasks with speed and ease. Activities are enhanced by a beautiful 4.5-inch display and long-lasting 2,000mAh battery for extended usage. The device also offers a 5-megapixel camera with LED flash, Samsung's simplified TouchWiz Essence interface, and the latest Android 4.4 operating system. These features are supported with the Galaxy Core 2's Dual SIM technology, meaning you can more easily maintain your work-life balance.

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Samsung Galaxy Trend 2 Product Specifications

 

Network

HSPA+ 21/5.76 900/2100

EDGE/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900

Processor

Dual-core 1.0GHz

Display

4.0" WVGA TFT

OS

Android 4.4 (KitKat)

Camera

5MP + VGA with Flash

Video

H.263,H264(AVC),MPEG4,VP8

Recording / Playback: 720p@30fps

MP3,AMR-NB,AMR-WB,AAC,AAC+,eAAC+,Vorbis,FLAC

Audio

Services & Additional Features

ChatON, FM Radio, Kies, Samsung Apps,

Google Mobile Services

Google+, Google Talk, Google Maps (Turn-by-turn Navi.)

Connectivity

Bluetooth® 4.0, WiFi b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct

Sensor

Accelerometer

Memory*

512MB RAM + 4GB Internal Memory

microSD (up to 64GB)

GPS

A-GPS+GLONASS

Dimension

121.4 x 62.9 x 10.8 mm, 123.8g

1,500 mAh

Battery

Colours

Iris Charcoal, Classic White

 

Samsung Galaxy Young 2 Product Specifications

 

Network

HSPA+ 21.1/5.76 900/2100, GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900

Processor

Single-core 1.0GHz

Display

3.5" HGVA TFT

OS

Android 4.4 (KitKat)

Camera

3MP FF

Video

Recording: VGA (480p) @ 24fps; Playback: HD (720p) @ 30fps

Audio

3.5mm earjack

Services & Additional Features

ChatON, FM Radio, TouchWiz Essence, Dual SIM, HD Voice, Easy Text, Kies

Google Mobile Services

Google Talk

Connectivity

Bluetooth® 4.0, WiFi b/g/n

Sensor

Accelerometer

Memory*

512MB (RAM) + 4GB Internal Memory,

microSD (up to 32GB)

GPS

A-GPS + GLONASS

Dimension

109.8 x 59.9 x 11.8mm, 108g

Battery

1,300mAh

Colours

White, Iris Charcoal

 

Samsung Galaxy Core 2 Product Specifications

 

Network

HSPA+ 21Mbps*

Processor

Quad-core 1.2GHz

Display

4.5" WVGA TFT

OS

Android 4.4 (KitKat)

Camera

5MP AF w/Flash LED + VGA Front

Video

H.263, MPEG-4, H.264; Playback 720p @ 30fps, Recording 480p @ 30fps

Audio

AMR-WB, MP3, AAC, ACC+, WAV, 3.5mm earjack

Services & Additional Features

ChatON, Kies, FM Radio, Dual SIM, TouchWiz Essence

Google Mobile Services

Google +, Google Hangouts, Google Maps (turn-by-turn navigation)

Connectivity

WiFi b/g/n, Bluetooth® 4.0, USB 2.0

Sensor

Accelerometer

Memory*

768MB RAM + 4GB Internal Memory

microSD (up to 64GB)

GPS

GPS + GLONASS

Dimension

68 x 130.3 x 9.8mm, 138g

Battery

2,000mAh

Colours

White, Black

 

* All functionality, features, specifications, and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice or obligation.

* May differ by countries and carriers.

* User memory space may be less than the total memory space due to system files. User memory may differ by region, carrier, and supporting language, and may change after software upgrade.

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

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