Samsung unveiled two mid-range Android smartphones which are its thinnest ever. The Galaxy A3 and Galaxy A5 are 6.9mm and 6.7mm thick respectively and come with Galaxy Alpha-like metallic unibody designs.

Samsung said on Friday that it will start selling the Galaxy A3 and A5 in China sometime in November. It classified them as mid-tier, and said they will be launched in other “select markets”, without disclosing the pricing.

Statement from Samsung said -

“The Galaxy A5 and A3 offer a beautifully crafted full metal unibody, slim design, superior hardware and the best possible social media experience. These devices make our advanced Galaxy experience even more accessible to young and trend conscious consumers.”

Specifications of Samsung A5 are -

• OS – Android 4.4 KitKat
• Display – 5-inch AMOLED 4.5-inch AMOLED
• Resolution – 1280 x 720 pixels
• Dimensions – 139.3mm x 69.7mm x 6.7mm
• Weight – 123 grams
• Rear Camera – 13-megapixel
• Front Camera – 5-megapixel
• Processor 1.2GHz quad-core
• Internal Storage – 16GB expandable up to 64GB
• RAM – 2GB
• Battery – 2,300mAh

Specifications of A3 are -

• OS – Android 4.4 KitKat
• Display – 4.5-inch AMOLED
• Resolution – 960 x 540 pixels
• Dimensions – 130.1 x 65.5 x 6.9mm
• Weight – 110.3 grams
• Rear Camera – 8-megapixel
• Front Camera – 5-megapixel
• Internal Storage – 16GB expandable up to 64GB
• RAM – 1GB
• Battery – 1,900mAh

Both A3 and A5 will come in six shades. There’s the usual black and white, gold and silver metallics, and blossom pink & light blue.

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Mega 2 in Thailand, and now it is all set to launch the phablet in India. The device has been listed on the vendor’s official e-store for Rs 20,900, with a ‘Not in Stock’ label.

Samsung has also loaded the Galaxy Mega 2 with some software tweaks including One-Handed Operation, Multi-Screen, Private mode, Quick Connect, Group Play, Story Album, S Health 3.0, S Voice, Screen Mirroring and more.

Specifications of Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 are -

• Display – 6.00-inch
• Processor – 1.2GHz
• Front Camera – 5-megapixel
• Resolution – 720×1280 pixels
• RAM – 1.5GB
• OS – Android 4.4
• Internal Storage – 8GB
• Dimensions – 163.60 x 84.90 x 8.60mm
• Weight – 194 grams
• Rear Camera – 8-megapixel
• Battery – 2800mAh

Samsung has introduced a new smartphone called Galaxy Core Max. The smartphone, sporting the model number SM-G5108Q, supports dual-SIM connectivity. The device is currently available in China. Global availability and pricing aren’t revealed as yet, but looking at the specifications it’s likely to be a mid-range or budget phone.

Specifications of Samsung Galaxy Core Max are -

• Display – 4.80-inch
• Processor – 1.2GHz
• Front Camera – 5-megapixel
• Resolution – 540×960 pixels
• RAM – 1GB
• OS – Android 4.4
• Storage – 8GB
• Rear Camera – 8-megapixel
• Battery – 2200mAh
• Dimensions – 136.3×69.6x6x8 mm
• Weight – 132 grams

Samsung on Wednesday revealed at a press event in Singapore that it will begin the sales roll-out of the new Galaxy Note 4 smartphone on October 11 in the South-East Asia. According to the company, Singapore will be the first market to get the phone in the region on October 11, followed by Thailand on October 13, Myanmar on October 15, Cambodia on October 17, Vietnam on October 24, and Laos, Indonesia & Philippines on October 25.

As per a Galaxy Note 4 marketing event schedule shared by Samsung on its official Facebook page, the phone will be launched on October 10 in the country.

Note 4 comes equipped with a 5.7-inch Quad-HD (1440×2560) Super AMOLED screen (515ppi), a 2.7GHz quad-core or an octa-core processor (1.9GHz quad-core + 1.3GHz quad-core), 3GB RAM, a 16 MP rear camera, a 3.7 MP front shooter, and 32GB of storage with microSD card slot. It will run Android 4.4 KitKat.

There is no word on pricing but it is expected to retail over INR 50,000 in the country.

The Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 is now officially listed on one of the company’s official websites, Thailand’s webpage. The device runs on the latest Android KitKat version. The handset is expected to retail at around $400. As of now, there is no word on global availability but we can expect the phone to be available globally.

Features of Galaxy Mega 2 are -

• 6-inch HD display
• Multi-Window function
• Special Energy Saving Mode
• One Hand Functionality

Specifications of Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 are -

• Display – 6-inch HD
• Resolution – 720 x 1280 pixels
• Processor – 1.5GHz
• Internal Storage – 16 GB expandable up to 64GB
• RAM – 1.5 GB
• Rear Camera – 8 megapixel with LED Flash
• Front Camera – 2.1 megapixel
• Battery – 2,800 mAh
• OS – Android 4.4 KitKat
• Dimensions – 163.6 x 84.9 x 8.6mm
• Weight – 194g
• Colors – Cosmic Black, Blizzard White

Samsung has slashed the price of Galaxy Core 2, a mid range phone launched in July, by around 30 per cent. The phone, which was launched with a price tag of Rs 11,990, now has a the retail price of Rs 7,990.

The price cut follows the launch of Google’s Android One smartphones that offer better hardware specifications and are priced below Rs 6,500.

Samsung Galaxy Core 2 comes with a 4.5-inch WVGA (480×800 pixels) TFT display. It is powered by a quad-core processor clocked at 1.2GHz coupled with 768MB of RAM. Galaxy Core 2 sports a 5MP rear camera with LED flash and a VGA front camera. Connectivity options in the device include 2G, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 and micro USB 2.0. Powered by a 2,000mAh battery, the smartphone is available in two colors — black and white and weighs 138 grams.

Samsung on Wednesday launched the latest Samsung galaxy Note 4 as well as a galaxy Note Edge with an extended curved screen as a precursor to IFA 2014 in Berlin.

Highlights of Samsung Note Edge are -

• Side display for information such as weather and time can be seen from the side
• Act as night stand next to the bed.
• Camera functions more like a stand-alone, point-and-shoot camera
• Shutter button and other functions appear on top when the phone is held horizontally.
• One tap access to various apps normally found on the home screen
• Provide functions such as flashlight and the stopwatch

Specifications of Galaxy Edge are -

• Display – 5.60-inch
• Processor – 2.7GHz
• Front Camera – 3.7-megapixel
• Resolution – 1440×2560 pixels
• RAM – 3GB
• OS – Android 4.4
• Storage – 32GB
• Rear Camera – 16-megapixel
• Battery – 3000mAh

Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Note 4: its fourth-generation smartphone with a stylus for taking notes and sketching. The Note 4 looks much like the Note 3, having the same size 5.7in screen, soft-textured back and metal band around the edge. The Note 4 will go on sale in October.

DJ Lee, executive vice president and head said -

“We will never slow down. Our industry is at a very important moment.”

Samsung as the innovation leader on everything from the S-Pen stylus to user interface to screen resolution and battery improvements.

Highlights of Samsung Note 4 are -

• Camera with better viewing angles and response times
• Refined Multi Window feature
• Smart Optical Image Stabilizer that counter-balances camera shake
• Fast Charging feature and Ultra Power Saving Mode
• Equipped with multiple microphones
• Improved Fingerprint Scanner
• Dynamic Lock Screen
• Advanced stylus and handwriting recognition

Specifications of Galaxy Note 4 are -

• Display – 5.7 inch Quad HD Super AMOLED
• Processor – 2.7GHz
• Front Camera – 3.7-megapixel
• Resolution – 1440×2560 pixels
• RAM – 4GB
• OS – Android 4.4
• Internal Storage – 32GB expandable up to 64GB
• Rear Camera – 16-megapixel
• Battery – 3200mAh
• Dimensions – 153.5 x 78.6 x 8.5mm
• Weight – 176 grams

Samsung has launched an LTE-A variant of the Galaxy S5 , called the Galaxy S5 4G+, in Singapore. The smartphone will be available in the price range between SGD 0 to SGD 688 (Rs. 33,000 approximately), depending on the plan.

Samsung has launched the Galaxy S5 4G+ in Singapore. It is a variant of the Galaxy S5 broadband LTE-A that was launched in Korea in June. It is powered by a 2.5 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 805 processor and has LTE-A support up to 300 Mbps. Other specifications are similar to the global Galaxy S5 variants, including a 5.1-inch 1080p display, 2GB RAM, 16GB of storage with expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD and a 2800 mAh battery.

Specifications of Samsung Galaxy S5 4G+ are -

• Display – 5.1-inch Super AMOLED
• Resolution – 1920 x 1080 pixels
• Processor – 2.5 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 805
• OS – Android 4.4.4 KitKat
• Rear Camera – 16MP with LED Flash
• Front Camera – 2.1MP
• Dimensions – 142.0 x 72.5 x 8.1mm
• Weight – 145g
• RAM – 2GB
• Internal Storage – 16GB expandable up 128GB
• Battery – 2800 mAh
• Colors Available – Charcoal Black, Copper Gold, Electric Blue, and Shimmer White

Samsung has officially announced its ultra-thin and metal-framed Galaxy Alpha. The smartphone features a 4.7-inch HD Super AMOLED display, octa-core processor, 12-megapixel rear camera, and is 6.7mm thin.

The Galaxy Alpha’s metal build and sleek profile, as well as its 4.7-inch screen size, position it as a direct rival to the upcoming Apple iPhone 6 that is also expected to ship with a 4.7” display and a metal body. Apart from the metal frame, though, the Alpha looks a lot like the Galaxy S5 in terms of design with similarly position buttons and overall styling. The Alpha has also got a removable plastic back cover with a slightly different, denser pattern. The new handset has a fingerprint reader just like the S5, but it’s not water-resistant.

Specifications of Samsung Galaxy Alpha are -

• Display – 4.7-inch Super AMOLED
• Resolution – 720 x 1280 pixelds
• OS – Android 4.4.4 KitKat
• Processor – Octa-core
• RAM – 2GB
• Rear Camera – 12-megapixel
• Front Camera – 2.1-megapixel
• Internal Storage – 32GB
• Battery – 1860mAh
• Dimensions – 132.4 x 65.5 x 6.7 mm
• Weight – 115 grams