Samsung Galaxy Round
| Industry | Consumer electronics |
|---|---|
| Founded | March 1, 1938 in Suwon, South Korea |
| Headquarters | Suwon , South Korea |
| Products | Smartphones, tablets, consumer electronics |
| Owner | Samsung Group |
| Website | www |
Samsung Galaxy Round
Samsung Galaxy Round is an Android-based phablet smartphone developed by Samsung Electronics. Introduced in October 2013, this device represents a curved version of the Galaxy Note 3 and holds the distinction of being the first commercially available smartphone equipped with a curved display. Its initial release was exclusive to SK Telecom in South Korea on 10 October 2013.
Specifications
The Galaxy Round features a 5.7 in (140 mm) Full HD Super AMOLED screen with a pixel density of 388 ppi, displaying a resolution of 1920×1080 pixels. It adopts a slate design and falls under the phablet category.
The rear camera boasts a 13-megapixel sensor with autofocus and Back-illuminated sensor (BSI) technology, supporting video recording in both 1080p and 4K resolutions. On the front, it includes a 2-megapixel camera.
Running on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, the device incorporates multiple input methods such as a multi-touch touchscreen, three physical buttons, headset controls, proximity and ambient light sensors, a 3-axis gyroscope, magnetometer, accelerometer, barometer, hall effect sensor, hygrometer, gesture sensor, thermometer, assisted GPS (aGPS), GLONASS, RGB light sensor, and stereo FM radio.
Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 system-on-chip featuring a 2.3 GHz quad-core Krait 400 CPU and an Adreno 330 GPU, it includes 3 GB of LPDDR3 RAM and offers 32 GB of internal flash storage. Expansion is possible via microSDXC cards up to 64 GB.
Connectivity options encompass Wi-Fi standards 802.11a/b/g/n/ac operating on both 2.4 and 5 GHz bands, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi hotspot capabilities, DLNA support, Miracast, GPS/GLONASS navigation systems, NFC, Bluetooth version 4.0, infrared communication, USB 3.0 micro-B port with USB On-The-Go (version 1.3), MHL 2.0 for HDMI TV-out through MHL A/V link, and a standard 3.5 mm headphone jack.
The device is powered by a user-replaceable 2,800 mAh battery. Its physical dimensions measure 151.1 mm (5.95 in) in height, 79.6 mm (3.13 in) in width, and 7.9 mm (0.31 in) in thickness, weighing 144.3 g (5.09 oz).
As part of the Samsung Galaxy series lineup, the Galaxy Round was succeeded by the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge.
Specifications
The Galaxy Round draws significant inspiration from the Galaxy Note 3 in terms of design and internal components, sharing a similar overall appearance, including a plastic leather back panel. This model was exclusively offered in a "Luxury Brown" finish. Unlike the Note 3, the Galaxy Round features a body that curves inward along its length, resulting in a slightly slimmer and lighter profile, and it does not come with a stylus. Matching the Note 3’s hardware, it is equipped with a 2.3 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor, paired with 3 GB of RAM, a 5.7-inch 1080p Super AMOLED screen, and a 13-megapixel camera on the rear. The device also includes a removable battery rated at 2,800 mAh.[1][2][3]
The Galaxy Round launched running Android version 4.3 "Jelly Bean", enhanced with Samsung’s proprietary TouchWiz interface and software suite. It incorporates unique functionalities designed to utilize the curved chassis, such as "Quick Glance," which activates a clock and notification display when the phone is tilted upward from one side. Additionally, while in standby mode, users can skip backward or forward through tracks in Samsung’s music player by gently bouncing the phone on its left or right edge respectively.[3]
Reception
CNET commended the Galaxy Round for inheriting the "top-tier" specifications of the Note 3 alongside its pioneering curved design. The review highlighted its "subtle slants and attention to ergonomic detail," noting that it reduced glare during video playback. The device was regarded as "[an] ergonomically minded high-end smartphone [that] offers practical, real-world benefits" and was seen as paving the way for numerous intriguing and potentially advantageous applications for touchscreen devices.[3]
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