Is that a Galaxy Mega 6.3 smartphone in your pocket or are you really, really happy to see me?
That may well be the question asked to anyone strutting around with Samsung’s monster new handset, Galaxy Mega 6.3, a beast of a thing that straddles the gray area between phone and tablet rather precariously.
Packing a mahoosive 6.3-inch screen size, the handset runs Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, comes with a dual-core processor, with up to 64GB of internal storage .
Also bundled in the package are the usual slew of Samsung apps like Group Play, S Translator, S Travel and ChatON.
Samsung say the new phone is ultra-thin and portable enough to put in a pocket or held in one hand, and mixes up popular smartphone and tablet features – like split screen multitasking – to provide a compelling user experience.
Two sizes: big and even bigger
There’s two flavours on offer: the Mega 6.3 has a a 6.3-inch 720p display, LTE connectivity, 8GB/16GB of storage and 1.7GHz dual-core processor, while the smaller-but-still-big Mega 5.8-inch model has a qHD display, HSPA connectivity, 8GB of storage, and a 1.4GHz dual-core processor.
Both handsets come with an 8-megapixel camera, microSD slot, 1.5GB of RAM and the ultra handy IR port for controlling televisions.
Pricing hasn’t been announced, but given their mid-range specs, we reckon they’ll come in below the Galaxy Note 2 and Galaxy S 4.
The Samsung Galaxy Mega should roll out in May across Europe and Russia, with other markets to follow.
Check out UberGizmo’s early hands on with the 6.3 – their verdict? “Impressive.”
Samsung GALAXY Mega 6.3 Product Specifications:
Network
LTE100/50Mbps, HSPA＋21/5.76 Display
6.3-inch (159.7mm) HD TFT Processor
1.7GHz Dual Core AP OS
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) Camera
Main (Rear): 8 megapixel rear-facing camera
Sub (Front): 1.9 megapixel front-facing camera
Camera Feature
Beauty Face, Best Photo, Best Face, Drama, Rich Tone (High Dynamic Range),
Sound & Shot, Sports, , Continuous shot
Video
3GP, MP4, AVI, WMV, FLV, MKV
Audio
MP3, M4A, MP4, 3GP, 3GA, WMA, OGG, OGA, AAC, FLAC Services
&
Additional
Features
Group Play: Share Music, Share Picture, Share Document, Play Games Story Album, S Translator
Air View, Multi Window, Pop Up Play
Samsung ChatON mobile communication service
Samsung WatchON
Samsung Link, S Travel (TripAdvisor), S Voice 2.0
Google Mobile
Services
Google Search, Google Maps, Gmail, Google Latitude,
Google Play Store, Google Plus, YouTube, Google Talk,
Google Places, Google Navigation, Google Downloads, Voice Search
Connectivity
Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac, WiFi Direct
BT 4.0(BLE), USB 2.0 H/S
GPS＋GLONASS, NFC, MHL
Sensor
Accelerometer, RGB light, Geomagnetic, Proximity, Gyroscope
Memory
8/16GB Internal Memory (microSD up to 64GB) ＋ 1.5GB RAM
Dimension
167.6 x 88 x 8.0 mm , 199g
Battery
Standard battery, Li-ion 3,200 mAh
Samsung GALAXY Mega 5.8 Product Specifications
Network
HSPA＋21/5.76 Display
5.8-inch (147mm) QHD TFT Processor
1.4GHz Dual Core AP OS
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) Camera
Main (Rear): 8 megapixel rear-facing camera
Sub (Front): 1.9 megapixel front-facing camera
Camera Feature
Beauty Face, Best Photo, Best Face, Drama, Rich Tone (High Dynamic Range),
Sound & Shot, Sports, , Continuous shot
Video
MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM
Audio
MP3, M4A, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA
Services
&
Additional
Features
Group Play: Share Music, Share Picture, Share Document, Play Games Story Album, S Translator
Multi Window, Pop Up Play
Samsung ChatON mobile communication service
Samsung WatchON
Samsung Link, S Travel (TripAdvisor), S Voice 2.0
Google Mobile
Services
Google Search, Google Maps, Gmail, Google Latitude,
Google Play Store, Google Plus, YouTube, Google Talk,
Google Places, Google Navigation, Google Downloads, Voice Search
Connectivity
Wi-Fi a/b/g/n, WiFi Direct
BT 4.0(BLE), USB 2.0 H/S
GPS＋GLONASS
Sensor
Accelerometer, Geomagnetic, Proximity, Light, Gyroscope
Memory
8GB Internal Memory (microSD up to 64GB) ＋ 1.5GB RAM
Dimension
162.6 x 82.4 x 9.0 mm, 182g
Battery
Standard battery, Li-ion 2,600 mAh
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Samsung press release:
Samsung Introduces the GALAXY Mega
April 11, 2013
New GALAXY Mega offers the latest smartphone features with an extensive viewing experience.SEOUL, Korea, April 11, 2013 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, today announced the Samsung GALAXY Mega, a device that combines the portability and convenience of a smartphone with the power, multitasking capabilities and extensive viewing experience of a tablet. The newest addition to the GALAXY family balances an optimal viewing experience on a 6.3-inch HD screen, yet is ultra-thin and portable enough to put into a pocket or hold in one hand. The GALAXY Mega offers a mix of popular smartphone and tablet features such as an effortless user experience, a split screen, multitasking between video and other apps and more.
“We are aware of a great potential in the bigger screen for extensive viewing multimedia, web browsing, and more,” said JK Shin, CEO and Head of IT & Mobile Business, Samsung Electronics. “We are excited to provide another choice to meet our consumers’ varying lifestyles, all while maintaining the high-quality features of the award-winning GALAXY series.”
Best of Both Worlds
The GALAXY Mega is an ideal choice for customers who want to get the most out of one device that brings great quality at an even greater value. With a 6.3-inch HD LCD screen with landscape mode support, the GALAXY Mega enables an exceptional widescreen view for various applications including web browsing, video, and SNS.
The GALAXY Mega is also light and thin for incredible portability and easy, convenient mobile phone use. Customers can stay connected with a variety of new phone features including:
‘Group Play’: Enables easy content sharing for up to 8 devices on the same Wi-Fi network.
‘Samsung WatchON’: Transforms into an IR remote controller for a richer TV experience. Connect the device to your home entertainment system, and it will provide program recommendations, schedules, and even remotely control your TV.
‘Samsung Link’: Easily streams photos, videos, notes, or music to your television, tablet or computer.
‘S Translator’: Say or text what you need translated into the GALAXY Mega, and it will provide instant translation, using text or voice translation on applications including email, and ChatON.
‘ChatON’: Share what’s on your screen with friends to stay more connected.
Productivity and Multimedia for the Multi-TaskerGALAXY Mega users will accomplish more with the rich, interactive experience and increased usability of the widescreen mode. Split screen capability for a variety of applications including email, messages, ‘MyFiles,’ ‘S Memo,’ ‘S Planner’, and more, makes for increased efficiency. With the popular ‘Air View’ feature, customers can preview information in emails, photos in Gallery, and speed dial contacts.
The GALAXY Mega is equipped with an enhanced 8 megapixel rear-facing camera with a 1.9 megapixel front-facing camera, along with a variety of camera modes including ‘Drama Shot’(merging continuous shots of a moving object), ‘Sound & Shot’ (captures 9 seconds of sound and voice together as the picture is taken to capture moments), ‘Rich tone,’ ‘Sports’ and more. The device also packs various newly-introduced features for endless entertainment, including:
‘S Travel’: Provides trip information, local guides and resources and more
‘Story Album’: Allows customers to create albums of daily events, keep special moments in one place using a timeline, geo-tag information and publish digital albums in hard copy
For users seeking the same great tablet features with even more portability, Samsung is introducing the GALAXY Mega 5.8. This more compact version features a 5.8-inch screen.Both GALAXY Mega 6.3 and 5.8 run on the latest Android 4.2 Jelly Bean experience, and feature Dual Core Processor, spacious internal storage along with up to 64GB of expandable memory to store favorite apps, music, videos, photos and more. The devices’ advanced software also facilitates more efficient processor use for improved battery life, meaning users can enjoy longer talk time and multimedia use.
The GALAXY Mega will be available globally beginning May from Europe and Russia. The product availability varies by market and will be rolled out gradually.
