MEDION® expands its smartphone line-up with new S-Series

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MEDION® S-Series smartphones captivate with a powerful octa-core processor, LTE and an elegante design available in two color variations

Barcelona, 23 February 2016 – At Mobile World Congress, MEDION presents its first smartphones from the new S-Series, aimed at mobile users who value high performing technical specs and design. Both smartphones support LTE for fast web browsing and are available in black with a grey metal frame, or white with a silver metal frame.

The MEDION S5004 features Android™ 5.1, Lollipop and is equipped with a powerful 1.36 GHz octa-core processor. The 12.70 cm / 5" HD display with a resolution of 1,280 x 720 pixels offers crystal clear sharpness. The 13 MP rear camera with flash, autofocus and digital zoom guarantees stunning photographs and videos. The high resolution 5 MP front camera with flash is ideal for selfies and video chats[1]. The 16 GB internal memory provides plenty of space for movies, music or photos and can be expanded by to up to 64 GB with a microSD or microSDHC memory card.

The 2,320 mAh li-ion battery runs for a long talking time of up to 400 minutes and for up to 160 hours in standby. The dual SIM function allows for two micro-SIM cards, so that two phone numbers can be used at the same time.

With the MEDION S5504, MEDION offers another LTE smartphone at an attractive price level with a similar design to the MEDION S5004. The MEDION S5504 features a 13.97 cm / 5.5“ HD-Display, 2 GB RAM and 32 GB internal memory. It is equipped with a 13 MP rear camera with flash, autofocus and digital zoom, as well as an 8 MP front camera and a 2,500 mAh battery. In addition, the smartphone features NFC transmission standard.

Pricing and availability

The MEDION S5004 will be priced at £179 and the MEDION S5504 at £199. Both will be available from early April.

Tech Specs of MEDION® S5004:

  • LTE – bring your surfing experience up to maximum speed with LTE
  • 12.70 cm / 5" HD display (1,920 x 1,080 pixels)
  • Powerful 1.36 GHz octa-core processor
  • Android™ 5.1, Lollipop
  • 13 MP rear camera with autofocus, flash and digital zoom and 5 MP front camera with flash
  • 2,600 mAh li-ion battery
  • 3 GB RAM
  • 16 GB internal memory (partially occupied by the operation system)
  • Internal memory can be increased with a microSD-/microSDHC memory card up to 64 GB
  • USB Host function
  • Cellular and wireless[2]

o   LTE CAT4: download speed of up to 150 Mbit/s, upload speed of up to 50 Mbit/s

o   UMTS 900/2100 MHz

o   HSPA+: download speed of up to 21 MBit/s, upload speed of up to 5.76 Mbit/s

o   GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz

o   WLAN 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz)

  • Bluetooth 4.0 function
  • GPS function, MP3 player, video player, UKW radio, organizer functions
  • Over one million apps and games available on Google Play[3]
  • Dual SIM[4]: 1 x micro-SIM, 1 x micro-SIM

Pre-installed apps:

  • MEDION® OTA (Over the Air) updates
  • McAfee Mobile Security (30 days trial version)

Connections:

microUSB 2.0, microSD-/microSDHC memory card reader, 3.5 mm headset jack 

Dimensions (W x H x D) / weight:

Approx. 142 x 70 x 7 mm / approx. 128 g

Scope of delivery:

Smartphone S5004, mains adapter, USB data and charging cable, quick start guide, safety manual

Tech Specs of MEDION® S5504:

  • LTE – bring your surfing experience up to maximum speed with LTE
  • 13,97 cm / 5,5“ HD display (1.280 x 720 pixels)
  • Powerful 1.36 GHz octa-core processor
  • Android™ 5.1, Lollipop
  • 13 MP rear camera with autofocus, flash and digital zoom and 8 MP front camera with flash
  • 2,500 mAh li-ion battery
  • 2 GB RAM
  • 32 GB internal memory (partially occupied by the operation system)
  • USB Host function
  • Cellular and wireless2

o   LTE CAT4: download speed of up to 150 Mbit/s, upload speed of up to 50 Mbit/s

o   UMTS 900/2100 MHz

o   HSPA+: download speed of up to 21 MBit/s, upload speed of up to 5.76 Mbit/s

o   GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz

o   WLAN 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz)

  • Bluetooth 4.0 function
  • GPS function, MP3 player, video player, UKW radio, organizer functions
  • Over one million apps and games available on Google Play3
  • NFC
  • Dual SIM4: 1 x micro-SIM, 1 x micro-SIM

Pre-installed apps:                

  • MEDION® OTA (Over the Air) updates
  • McAfee Mobile Security (30 days trial version)

Connections:

microUSB 2.0, 3.5 mm headset jack

Dimensions (W x H x D) / weight:

Approx. 151 x 75 x 7 mm / approx. 135 g

Scope of delivery:

Smartphone S5504, mains adapter, USB data and charging cable, quick start guide, safety manual

About MEDION®

MEDION is Germany’s leading manufacturer of consumer electronics and provider of digital services for all-comers. Its portfolio spans smart multimedia products, telecommunication services and electronic accessories that all offer excellent value for money.

Since 2011 the company has been part of the international Lenovo Group, the world’s largest PC supplier.

[1] Additional app required.

[2] Depending on the terms and conditions of your mobile phone contract.

[3] Google Play™ is accessed via an automatic internet connection, which can lead to further charges both at home and abroad.

[4] Yoursmartphone is equipped withtwo SIM card slots. Both can be used for telephony and wireless functions. Please determine in advance which one is to be used for wireless functions. The confguration of the SIM card slots occurs via the software. MicroSD memory cardsand nano-SIM cardsare used in the same card slot and cannot be used at the same time.