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Samsung to Debut Latest Low-end Smartphone Galaxy A5 at Home


The world's No. 1 maker of smartphone's announcement of the local sales of the Galaxy A5 came a week after Samsung had said it will also launch another metal-framed model, the Galaxy A7, only 6.3 mm thick, in major emerging markets at the end of January. (Photo courtesy of Samsung Electronics)

The world’s No. 1 maker of smartphone’s announcement of the local sales of the Galaxy A5 came a week after Samsung had said it will also launch another metal-framed model, the Galaxy A7, only 6.3 mm thick, in major emerging markets at the end of January. (Photo courtesy of Samsung Electronics)

SEOUL, Jan. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea’s tech giant Samsung Electronics Co. said Wednesday it will start sales of the Galaxy A5, the latest in its low-end smartphone lineup, at home Thursday, as it seeks to expand its footing in the low-end sector.

The 5-inch Galaxy A5, equipped with a metal frame, will cost around 484,000 won (US$445.26) at home, the company said. It is equipped with a 13-megapixel rear camera with a 2,300 mAh battery capacity.

Samsung said its 5-megapixel front camera also allows users to take better selfies, as the device comes with various photo-related features, allowing them to take pictures by folding and unfolding hands. It is also able to take wide-angle photos expanding up to 120 degrees.’

The world’s No. 1 maker of smartphone’s announcement of the local sales of the Galaxy A5 came a week after Samsung had said it will also launch another metal-framed model, the Galaxy A7, only 6.3 mm thick, in major emerging markets at the end of January.

With a 5.5-inch display, the Galaxy A7 is the thinnest smartphone ever released by Samsung. The 4.7-inch Galaxy Alpha and A5 held the previous records at 6.7 mm. The price tag on the Galaxy A7 stands at 583,000 won.

 
Galaxy A5

The Galaxy A5 is equipped with a HD Super active mode organic light-emitting diode (AMOLED) display with a quad-core processor, whereas the Galaxy A7 boasts a Full HD AMOLED display with an octa-core processor.

Samsung has been making efforts to beef up its low-end lineup this year, also rolling out a smartphone powered by its own operating system, Tizen, in India, as its mainstay business continues to suffer amid the rise of Chinese rivals.

(Yonhap)

 

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