Samsung has launched the Galaxy Golden (GT-I9230), the company’s latest smartphone in the Galaxy series in India. It was launched in Korea back in August and packs dual 3.7 inch (800 x 480 pixels) Super AMOLED displays, powered by a 1.7 GHz dual-core Snapdragon processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 1.9-megapixel camera.
Since it has a display on the outside, it lets you use the phone without opening the folder. Inside it has a 3.7-inch display and a large 3×4 keypad for typing. It comes with Easy Mode and Hidden Receiver that allows users to take calls without opening the folder and provides high quality sound in noisy areas.
At the launch, Vineet Taneja, Country Head, Samsung Mobiles & IT, said,
At Samsung, we are committed to making lives easier and smarter for our customers and GALAXY Golden does exactly that. With its innovative dual display and premium golden finish, GALAXY Golden brings together the best of touch and type experience on a smartphone. This specially crafted device is aimed at consumers seeking seamless integration of stunning classic design and functionality to make their lives more efficient.
Samsung Galaxy Golden (GT-I9230) specifications
- 3.7-inch (480 x 800 pixels) dual touch screen Super AMOLED displays
- 1.7 GHz dual-core Snapdragon processor
- Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) OS
- 8MP rear camera with LED Flash
- 1.9MP front-facing camera
- Dimensions: 118 x 59.5 x 15.8 (mm), Weight 179 grams
- 3.5mm audio jack, FM radio
- 3G, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS / GLONASS
- 1.5GB RAM, 16 GB Internal memory, expandable memory with micro SD (up to 64GB)
- 1,820 mAh battery
The Samsung Galaxy Golden (GT-I9230) is priced at Rs. 51,900. It is already available online for Rs. 49,900, which might be the MOP of the phone. Check out the Samsung Galaxy Golden Photo Gallery.