This came as a surprise in my inbox today. Samsung announced the launch of Samsung GALAXY Express in Singapore. The Samsung GALAXY Express will be available in white, at S$598 (without contract) from 6 April 2013.
The Samsung GALAXY Express is a 4.5-inch smartphone with LTE and NFC. This phone is for the budget conscious. Some specs are entry level (5 MPX main camera and dual-core processor). If you are not a heavy user, this phone should be sufficient for most needs. Here is the specs for this Samsung GALAXY Express
Here is the Press Release
Press Release
Samsung Launches the GALAXY Express in Singapore
Singapore – April 5, 2013 – Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd, today announced the launch of the Samsung GALAXY Express in Singapore, a feature-rich multimedia powerhouse which offers great performance, connectivity, easy usability and superior battery life to enhance everyday experiences.
- The GALAXY Express is a value-driven 4G LTE smartphone, designed for the young social explorer. Internet browsing is extremely fast, allowing for faster multimedia streaming and downloads. In addition, video viewing and text chat sessions are now flawlessly stable and reliable.
- Sharing is now easier on the GALAXY Express with the AllShare Play feature which enables device-to-device remote sharing, which enables content to be shared across Samsung Smart TV and Smart mobile devices. In addition, thanks to S Beam, you can now easily touch and transfer your favourite movie or the latest songs just by tapping it to another device. The Mobile High Definition Link (MHL) feature is a simple mirroring interface that lets you link your smartphone directly to any HD display for convenient and comfortable viewing.
- The GALAXY Express is NFC-enabled and thus compatible with Samsung Tectiles, or postage stamp sized stickers, allowing consumers to automate everyday functions of a smartphone with a simple tap. These functions include silencing the phone when entering a meeting, setting an alarm, and dimming the smartphone display when going to bed, thus bringing greater convenience to their lives. In addition, consumers can also make secured NFC payment when they sign up for NFC SIM cards with respective mobile operators.
- The GALAXY Express delivers outstanding performance on a large 4.5 inch vivid and crystal clear Super AMOLED Plus screen that allows users to view videos, photos and webpages with better clarity.
- Fitted with the Android Jelly Bean OS, the device is extra-responsive to ensure that transitions are fast and smooth. Its attractive, comfortably contoured, slim design allows for a solid grip and makes it a pleasure for you to take the GALAXY Express with you anywhere you go.
The GALAXY Express will be available in white, at S$598 (without contract) from 6 April 2013.
About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. Through relentless innovation and discovery, we are transforming the worlds of televisions, smartphones, personal computers, printers, cameras, home appliances, LTE systems, medical devices, semiconductors and LED solutions. We employ 236,000 people across 79 countries with annual sales of US$187.8 billion. To discover more, please visit www.samsung.com.
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