Samsung expands Galaxy range with budget smartphones

PanARMENIAN.Net - Samsung has expanded its Galaxy range with the introduction of four budget smartphones, Digital Spy reported.

The Galaxy Core II, Galaxy Star 2, Galaxy Ace 4 and Galaxy Young 2 are all powered by the Android 4.4 operating system and will launch at an "affordable price".

Powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core processor, the Galaxy Core II features a 4.5-inch display, a 2,000mAh battery, 5-megapixel rear-facing camera, dual-SIM support and a faux-leather finish.

Both 3G and 4G variants of the Galaxy Ace 4 will be available, with the former packing a 1.0 GHz dual-core chip and 1,500mAh battery and the latter sporting a 1.2 GHz dual-core processor and 1,850mAh battery.

Each includes a 4-inch display and 5-megapixel rear camera.

Samsung's Galaxy Young 2 comes with a 3.5-inch HVGA screen, a 1.0 GHz single-core processor, a 1300mAh battery, and a 3-megapixel rear-facing camera.

Rounding off the budget range, the Galaxy Star 2 features a 3.5-inch HVGA display, a 1.0GHz single-core processor, a 1,300mAh battery, and a 2-megapixel rear-facing camera.

All of the phones will be available in black or white colour options, but specific pricing and release information is yet to be announced.