Only this weekend! Samsung Discover deals! Galaxy S24 Ultra, Watch 6, Z Fold 5 or, Z Flip 5.

SamMobile has affiliate and sponsored partnerships. If you buy something through one of these links, we may earn a commission.

Notifications
    News for you

    Samsung (finally) launches its first Tizen phone: the Samsung Z

    Phone
    By 

    Last updated: June 2nd, 2014 at 06:49 UTC+02:00

    Well, it looks like Samsung finally managed to do what it has been trying to do for a painfully long time — the Korean manufacturer has made its first Tizen-powered phone official. Called the Samsung Z, the phone features a 4.8-inch Super AMOLED display of 1280×720 resolution and is powered a quad-core 2.3GHz processor (most like a Snapdragon 800), and runs on version 2.2.1 of Tizen. The Z comes with a new look that should come as a breath of fresh air for those who have gotten bored of Samsung's design language on Android devices (let's face it, who hasn't?), though the overall design seems to be along the same lines as the company's previous efforts.

    The Samsung Z also sports a fingerprint and heart rate sensor and comes with features such as Download Booster and Ultra Power Saving Mode, things that debuted on the Galaxy S5. The hardware specs include 2GB of RAM, an 8-megapixel camera with the usual camera modes that we've seen on Samsung's Android phones (and a 2.1-megapixel front-facing camera), 16GB of internal storage and a microSD slot, connectivity features including LTE-A, NFC and an IR sensor, and a 2,600 mAh battery. It's basically a mix of the previous three Galaxy S flagships, and for a first device with a new OS, doesn't really have anything impressive or different to offer.

    samsung-z-tizen-1

    As for Tizen itself, Samsung is touting fast, optimal performance with “improved memory management”, a quality web browsing experience, a “distinctive home and application layout,” and the ability to customize how the interface looks using built-in themes. Just how good an experience Tizen offers in real-world usage remains to be seen, though we're hoping it's not as resource-heavy or bloated as the software on Samsung's Android phones,

    Like the hardware on the Samsung Z, Tizen doesn't really seem to bring anything new to the table, but that isn't exactly surprising considering Samsung would want its consumers to have a similar experience no matter which OS they choose (though the lack of the Galaxy branding might mean consumers won't be that attracted to Tizen at the moment.) Even the overall look and feel of the software remains similar, which would certainly help in keeping the learning curve for users to a minimum.

    The Z will launch in Russia in Q3 and expand to other markets later on, and will also be showcased at Samsung's Tizen developer conference on June 3rd. However, as Samsung has said in the past, don't expect to see any Tizen phone in the US and some European markets, as the Korean manufacturer doesn't believe such markets are ready for a new OS yet. Pricing details weren't announced, but we're guessing it will be similarly priced to Samsung's Android flagships.

    So, who's looking forward to buying the Samsung Z?

    samsung-z-tizen-5

    samsung-z-tizen-2

    samsung-z-tizen-3

    samsung-z-tizen-4

    Source

    Phone Samsung ZTizen

    You might also like

    YouTube-like video streaming app from X (Twitter) coming to Samsung TVs

    YouTube-like video streaming app from X (Twitter) coming to Samsung TVs

    After a decade-long cord-cutting boom that started in 2007, video streaming services have consolidated over the past couple of years. However, there is one new video streaming service on the horizon. X (formerly Twitter) plans to launch an app that lets you watch long-form videos. X (Twitter) plans to launch a video streaming app for […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 5 days ago
    Samsung’s new TVs receive important security certification

    Samsung’s new TVs receive important security certification

    Samsung has announced that its new TVs, featuring Samsung Knox, have received the important International Common Criteria (CC) security certification. The company launched its new TV lineup last month for the year 2024, and it includes QLED TVs, Neo QLED TVs, OLED TVs, and Micro LED TVs. The South Korean firm has been shipping smart […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 2 weeks ago
    Samsung partners with FlexIt to bring health and wellness training to its TVs

    Samsung partners with FlexIt to bring health and wellness training to its TVs

    Last month, Samsung unveiled its new lineup of smart TVs that includes QLED TVs, Neo QLED TVs, OLED TVs, and Micro LED TVs. All these new TVs run a new version of Tizen (7.0) that brings new content, connectivity options, and features. They also feature Samsung Daily+, which is a central hub where users can […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 3 weeks ago
    Samsung expands SmartThings and Tizen 7.0 to its commercial displays

    Samsung expands SmartThings and Tizen 7.0 to its commercial displays

    Earlier this month, Samsung unveiled its new TV lineup, featuring new Micro LED, Mini LED, OLED, and QLED TVs, at the CES 2024 expo in the USA. These TVs feature improved picture quality, a new version of Tizen, and improved SmartThings. Now, the company is bringing over those improvements to its commercial display lineup, which […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 2 months ago
    Samsung’s smart TVs get Education Hub for students in India

    Samsung’s smart TVs get Education Hub for students in India

    Samsung has debuted a new feature called Samsung Education Hub for its smart monitors and TVs. It is an education app for students and was created in collaboration with the Indian online education firm Physics Wallah. This new feature will soon be available to all Samsung smart monitors and TVs released in 2023 and later. […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 2 months ago
    Samsung’s Ballie AI companion robot is powered by Tizen OS

    Samsung’s Ballie AI companion robot is powered by Tizen OS

    Samsung unveiled several new home appliances, technologies, and TVs at the CES 2024 expo last week. Among those devices was Ballie, an ‘AI Companion' robot that Samsung first unveiled four years ago at CES 2020. It was certainly among the most talked-about devices at CES 2024. Ballie has received several changes, including a new design, […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 2 months ago