Samsung Z1 Tizen
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Samsung Z1 Tizen Mobile Price in India
Features & Specifications
Samsung Tizen Z1 is the first Tizen powered phone launched in India and it is loaded with features set to impress even those who want to get hold of a high end smartphone. The phone comes with a bright 10.08 cm TFT screen which gives an outstanding and clear details. It also sports the latest 1.2 GHz Dual Core processor. The 3 MP primary camera is capable of capturing images in greater details unlike many phones with the same megapixel. It also has a 0.3 MP front camera that is pretty good for selfie and high video calls. The phone is also 3G enabled and has Wi-Fi connectivity to get you connected to the web. You can also use 2G SIM. There is also an FM Radio to keep you company on those long and sometimes slow city traffic. The removable 1500mAh battery is good enough to last a day under moderate use. You will also love the Ultra Power Saving Mode that allows you to surf the web and stay connected for hours even with low battery charge.
Design and Quality
The bar design 4-inch (10.08 centimeters) TFT with a capacitive touchscreen of 480 x 800 pixels resolution is pretty sleek. The screen supports 16M colors and the display is vivid for video viewing and the screen is also visible enough for outdoors. The phone is powered by Tizen operating system with 1.2GHz dual core processor, 512MB RAM, 4GB internal memory expandable up to 32GB.
OS and Tech
Samsung Z1 is the Korean manufacturer’s product with a Tizen OS (version Tizen 2.3). This entry-level dual SIM handset is powered by a 1.2 GHz dual-core CPU. It also supports 512 MB RAM and 4 GB internal memory which is expandable to 32GB via microSD. The user interface of the Z1 is a bit different from other Samsung handsets, but overall, it reflects the company’s brand with its well-defined layout. Being a small handset, the phone weighs just 115 gram! However, it has all the essential features like GPS, Bluetooth, video calls, Accelerometer etc.
Camera and Multimedia
It may not have an 8 MP or 13 MP camera but its 3 MP camera with LED flash captures sharp photographs even in low lighting conditions. The auto-selfie mode with the 0.3 MP front camera along with the auto-timer and face detection features is a plus point for selfie lovers.
Battery and Memory
Samsung Tizen Z1 is bundled with a powerful 1500 mAh Lion battery which you can use for playing online games, watch videos, browse the web and talk for up to 8 hours. However, if you use 3G for internet browsing battery life is about 7 hours. The outstanding feature of this phone is its ‘Ultra Power Saving Mode’ that keeps the phone running even at low battery levels.
With its 4 GB ROM, the Samsung Z1 smartphone allows you to store all your important files, images, videos and more in the smartphone for quick and easy access. Moreover, the memory of the Samsung smartphone can be further expanded up to 64 GB by using a microSD card.
Pros and Cons
For Pros:
· Offline web and maps feature enable you to access your favorite web pages and browse maps without data connectivity
· Excellent camera quality
· Dual SIM
· Power Saving Mode
· Expandable memory of 32GB via microSD
· Fits in pocket nicely
For Cons:
· Low RAM. Samsung could have come up with at least 1GB.
Verdict
Despite the low RAM, the Tizen OS powered Samsung Tizen Z1 is a trend-setter in India. It comes with 14 regional language support which and predictive Hinglish. For the mid-range phone market that is between Rs 4,000-Rs 7,000 this phone’s performance is really good. Micromax and Karbonn will now have hard time competing with the bankable Samsung brand in this segment now. The number of apps in the store may be a little turn off for some people, but that would not really matter for many others who are looking for a phone that will give them vivid and flawless photos even in low lighting