The new Samsung Z smartphone was featured during the Tizen Developer Conference on June 3. The new Samsung smartphone is equipped with an avant-garde technology in the form of the new Tizen OS. Accompanied with exciting new specs, the Samsung Z has a different design when compared to the other Android phones of Samsung. Aside from the fast Tizen OS, it also features the download booster and ultra power saving mode that is found on the Galaxy S5. On top of that, the Z also has a fingerprint sensor.

Specs of Samsung Z

  • Operating System: Tizen v2.2.2
  • Processor: 2.3 GHz Snapdragon Quadcore
  • Display: 4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED screen display (720p)
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Storage: internal storage of 16GB with SD card support
  • Cameras: 8mp rear; 2.1mp front
  • Battery: 2600 mAh Li-Ion
  • IR Sensor, NFC, LTE-A technology

DJ Lee, Samsung Electronics Mobile Communications Business President and Head of Global Sales and Marketing, said that "Samsung is committed to enhancing the mobile experience of consumers with innovation that is both personal and unique to their needs." He added that by incorporating Tizen's power and flexibility into Samsung Z, browsing the web will be much faster and app use will become more efficient.

Fitted with a unique application and home layout, the Samsung Z allows users to access their favorite apps and features easily. You can customize your gadget to whatever you want by using the Dynamic Box and Color Theme settings. A totally new appeal is provided by the new exterior design which features a thin, oblique design. The elegant lines give it a striking look and feel but still sustain the design identity of Samsung.

The Samsung Z is featured in black and gold colors and is set for release in the third quarter of 2014 in Russia. The Korean company plans to market Z to other countries as well. Samsung has yet to release the Z's price.