Samsung Unveils Galaxy Spica (I5700), Its Newest Android-powered Smartphone

Posted on: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST


Symbols: SSNJY
SEOUL, South Korea, Nov 16, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) --
SSNJY | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating -- Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a leading mobile phone provider, today
officially announced its newest Android-powered smartphone, the 'Galaxy
Spica' (I5700).

Samsung Galaxy Spica is a powerful Android-powered smartphone that
offers seamless connectivity, highlighted by smooth access to Google(TM)
mobile services and easy connection to popular social network sites such
as Facebook and MySpace.

The Galaxy Spica shows faster and more powerful performance than ever
before by providing 800 MHZ application processor, so users can enjoy a
variety of applications that can be downloaded from Android Market(TM).

"Samsung has made a great effort to strengthen our smartphone line up
with a wide range of innovative products for every user," said JK Shin,
Executive Vice President and Head of the Mobile Communications Division,
Samsung Electronics. "The Samsung Galaxy Spica, powered by Android, is
the perfect fit for users who want to enjoy a powerful and fast mobile
experience", he added.

Samsung Galaxy Spica provides an exceptional multimedia experience by
supporting DivX for the first time on Android-powered phones to
eliminate the hassle of file format conversions. Equipped with DNSe 2.0
for better sound quality and 3.5 mm ear jack, the Galaxy Spica offers
the fully comprehensive multimedia feature set. Moreover, a long enough
battery life (1500mAh) allows its users to enjoy all the applications
and multimedia content. The phone also boasts its slim and compact
design with mere 13.2 mm thickness.

The Samsung Galaxy Spica supports the full suite of Google services,
including Google Search(TM), Google Maps(TM), Gmail(TM), YouTube(TM), and Google
Talk(TM), letting users enjoy the familiar desktop computer experience
while on the move.

The Samsung Galaxy Spica is now available in Europe, CIS, and will be
expanded to MEA region.

Samsung I5700         Product Fact Sheet
Network HSDPA 3.6Mbps (900/2100)
EDGE/GPRS (850/900/1800/1900)
OS Android (ver. Android 1.5)
Display 3.2" HVGA(320x480) TFT
Camera 3MP Camera (Auto Focus)
Video / Audio Video: MPEG4, H.263, H.264, WMV, DivX
Audio: MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA
Value Added Features Full Web Browser, Google Search, Google Maps, Gmail, YouTube,
Google Talk, Android Market, 3.5mm Ear jack, GPS
Connectivity Bluetooth(R) 2.1, USB 2.0, MicroUSB, WiFi
Memory Internal memory: 180MB
External memory: Micro SD (Up to 32GB)
Battery 1500 mAh
Size 115 x 57 x 13.2mm

* Android, Google, Android Market, Google Search, Google Maps, Gmail,
YouTube, Google Talk are trademarks of Google Inc.

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor,
telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies
with 2008 consolidated sales of US$96 billion. Employing approximately
164,600 people in 179 offices across 61 countries, the company consists
of two business units: Digital Media & Communications and Device
Solutions. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands,
Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips,
mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com

SOURCE: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.


Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Yeonhee Park, +82-31- 277-1099
yeony.park@samsung.com

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