Samsung Galaxy R I9103 joins the Galaxy line of smartphones from Samsung that boast of powerful features packed into a premium design. Running on Android v2.3 (Gingerbread) operating system, the Galaxy R is powered by a 1 GHz dual core ARM Cortex A9 processor that helps you in multitasking and efficient Web browsing. You can play console quality games in the Samsung I9103, courtesy the GeForce GPU.
Samsung Galaxy R sports a 4.19-inch touchscreen having a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels. The Galaxy R uses Samsung's TouchWiz user interface that has features such as pan and tilt as well as drag and drop technology. Samsung has included the AllShare technology in this DLNA certified smartphone that allows you to connect compatible DLNA based devices like TV or laptop wirelessly with the I9103 and share multimedia files.
With the Samsung Galaxy R in your hands, you can click pictures on the go as it is fitted with a 5 megapixel camera. The built-in LED flash lets you take photos even in low light conditions. This smartphone from Samsung packs in nifty features like smile detection, face detection, white balance, auto-focus, image editor and others so that you can have an enhanced photography experience.
The I9103 also features Geo-tagging feature through which you can include the name of the place where you clicked a particular photo. A 1.3 megapixel front-facing camera present in the Galaxy R lets you take self-portraits. You can record and play your memories in 720p HD videos in the Samsung I9103.
Design
The Galaxy R has a premium metallic finish that gives it a classy look. This slim and lightweight handset from Samsung has a Super Clear LCD display that provides wider viewing angle and better brightness. The design of the Samsung I9103 is akin to other phones in the Galaxy family, with the right side housing the power button and the left side making room for the volume rocker. Sensors like accelerometer, proximity sensor, gyroscope and digital compass present in the Galaxy R I9103 add to your convenience.
Storage and Battery
The Samsung I9103 is packed with 8 GB of internal memory for you to store your music, videos and photographs. You can also expand the storage space to up to 32 GB using microSD cards. A rechargeable Lithium Ion battery is present under the hood of the Galaxy R. The 1650 mAh capacity battery serves a talk time of 22 hours in 2G and 9 hours in 3G network.
Connectivity and Features
You can connect to the Internet on the Samsung Galaxy R through GPRS, EDGE, 3G and Wi-Fi. The preinstalled Android browser lets you surf the Web effortlessly. For file transferring, Samsung has included USB and Bluetooth connectivity in the I9103. The Wi-Fi hotspot feature of this Android smartphone allows you to share your Internet connectivity with others.
Through the Pushmail option present in the Samsung I9103, you can receive real time emails on your phone. You can create business presentations with Document Editor and preview them with the help of Document Viewer on the Galaxy R. Typing on the I9103 is very easy, thanks to the Swype feature that lets you input words with one continuous finger motion.
The integrated A-GPS in the Samsung Galaxy R helps you find directions to a new place. The Social Hub unifies all your social contacts in one place for a more streamlined interaction with your friends. Features like Readers Hub and Music Hub are also included in the I9103 that take your smartphone experience to the next level.
Samsung Galaxy R Price in India is Rs.21500/-
Samsung Galaxy R Specifications:
| Touch Screen: | Yes, Capacitive |
| Business Features: | Document Viewer, Document Editor, Pushmail, Mobile Printing |
| Call Features: | Conference Call, Speed Dialing, Loudspeaker, Call Timer, Call Divert |
| Handset Color: | Metallic Grey |
| PLATFORM |
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| Operating Freq: | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900; UMTS 2100 |
| OS: | Android v2.3 (Gingerbread) |
| User Interface: | TouchWiz |
| Java: | Yes |
| Processor: | 1 GHz ARM Cortex A9, Dual Core |
| Graphics: | GeForce |
| DISPLAY |
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| Type: | Super Clear LCD |
| Size: | 4.19 Inches |
| Resolution: | WVGA, 480 x 800 Pixels |
| Colors: | 16 M |
| CAMERA |
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| Primary Camera: | Yes, 5 Megapixel |
| Secondary Camera: | Yes, 1.3 Megapixel |
| Flash: | LED |
| Video Recording: | Yes, 1280 x 720, 30 fps |
| HD Recording: | HD |
| Other Camera Features: | Geo-tagging, Smile Detection, Auto Focus, Multi-shot Mode, Photo Effects, White Balance, Face Detection, Image Editor |
| DIMENSIONS |
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| Size: | 66.7 x 125.7 x 9.55 mm |
| Weight: | 132 g |
| BATTERY |
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| Type: | Li-Ion, 1650 mAh |
| Talktime: | 22 hrs (2G), 9 hrs (3G) |
| Standby Time: | 660 hrs (2G), 550 hrs (3G) |
| MEMORY AND STORAGE |
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| Internal: | 8 GB |
| Expandable Memory Slot: | microSD, upto 32 GB |
| INTERNET & CONNECTIVITY |
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| Internet Features: | Email |
| Preinstalled Browser: | Android |
| GPRS: | Yes |
| Edge: | Yes |
| 3G: | Yes, 21 Mbps HSDPA; 5.76 Mbps HSUPA |
| Wifi: | Yes, 802.11 a/b/g/n |
| USB connectivity: | Yes, micro USB, v2 |
| Tethering: | Wi-fi Hotspot |
| GPS Support: | Yes, A-GPS with Google Maps |
| Bluetooth: | Yes, v3, Supported Profiles (GAP, SSP, SDAP, HSP, HFP, A2DP, SAP, OPP, PBAT, MAP, AVRCP, HID) |
| Audio Jack: | 3.5 mm |
| DLNA: | Yes |
| MULTIMEDIA |
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| Music Player: | Yes, Supports MP3, WAV, eAAC+ |
| Video Player: | Yes, Supports MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, HD Video Playback |
| FM: | Yes |
| Ringtone: | MP3, WAV, 64 Polyphonic |
| OTHER FEATURES |
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| SMS Memory: | Yes |
| Sensors: | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Gyroscope, Digital Compass |
| Additional Features: | Video Streaming, Video Telephony, Predictive Text Input, vCard and vCalendar, Calendar, Scheduler, To-do List, Clock, World Time, Alarm, Calculator, Memo Book, Stop Watch, Countdown Timer, Mobile Tracker, Readers Hub, Music Hub, Social Hub, Game Hub, AllShare Technology, Kies PC Sync Application, Voice Input |
| Important Apps: | Instant Messaging, Google Talk, Facebook, Swype |
