Samsung today began their new “Mega” series of smartphones with the launch of new “Mega 5.8” Phablet in India along with its elder brother “Mega 6.3“. As the name suggest the device features a large 5.8 inch qHD TFT capacitive touch screen display offering 960 x 540 pixels resolutions and is covered with TouchWhiz UI. Running on latest Android 4.2.2 operating system Mega 5.8 is powered with 1.4 GHz dual-core processor and 1.5GB of RAM making the device pretty powerful in performance and multitasking. Furthermore users get a 8 Megapixel rear camera with auto-focus and LED Flash allowing to capture your favorite moments in Full HD video recording and high quality images. There is also a 1.9 Megapixel front facing camera for making video calls and conferencing in high quality as well.
As per storage the Dual SIM Galaxy Mega 5.8 comes with 8GB onboard storage capacity that can be expanded upto 64Gb using micro SD Card. It also seems good in connectivity with support of options like 3G HSPA＋21Mbps, Wi-Fi a/b/g/n, WiFi Direct, Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS＋GLONASS. The device is running on 2600 mAh battery offering the battery life upto 10 to 12 hours on 3G. Lets have a look at its specifications list:
- Android 4.2 Jelly Bean OS
- Dual SIM with dual standby
- 5.8-inch qHD TFT capacitive touch screen display
- Samsung TouchWhiz UI
- 960 x 540 pixels resolutions
- 1.4 GHz dual-core processor
- 1.5GB of RAM
- 8MP primary camera with auto-focus and LED Flash, 1.9 MP front-facing camera
- 8 Internal Memory, expandable upto 64GB using microSD Card
- 3G HSPA+21Mbps, Wi-Fi a/b/g/n, WiFi Direct, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS+GLONASS
- 2600 mAh battery
The device will start shipping probably in the first week of June 2013 at the price of Rs. 25,100/- If you buy galaxy Mega 5.8 with combo of Reliance Network you will get unlimited WhatsApp, Twitter and Facebook data offer.
