Recent Samsung design patent shows a possible Galaxy K Zoom successor

The Zoom series of smartphones from Samsung have been aimed to put a powerful point-and-shoot camera machine in smartphone handsets. Last year Samsung announced its Galaxy K Zoom which had a 4.8” AMOLED display baked with a hexa-core Exynos chipset with 2GB of RAM memory. The device boasts a powerful 20.7MP camera with xenon flash having a ½.3” sensor and 10x optical zoom and a lot many photography features.

Now the recent report shows that a new camera centric handset successor to the Galaxy K Zoom is likely to arrive soon. This can be derived from the new design patent images released by the country. Samsung has recently acquired these patents from USPTO. The images show a ignoramus snapper to its back as seen in an mid-range point-and-shoot camera.

The patent images doesn’t talk about position of flash here but a round cut-out seen on the camera module might be an probable place for it. At the moment, nothing can be said with surety that whether such a device is in making or not! Take a look at the design images below.

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Recent Samsung design patent shows a possible Galaxy K Zoom successor

Samsung Galaxy K Zoom price drops to $450 in US markets

The Samsung Galaxy K Zoom has yet to been released officially in the US market yet! However fans who want to quickly grab the device and are much eager for the gadget can soon book their own Galaxy K Zoom via eBay. Through eBay’s Daily Deals, the device can be bought for a price of just $499.99. But just be cautioned as the Galaxy K Zoom that is currently being sold via eBay comes ‘without’ LTE with a compatibility with only AT&T’s 3G network. At the other hand, Amazon is selling the device with similar connectivity options for a price of $529.72.

So for customers for whom skipping LTE doesn’t make a big deal, this is certainly a very good option available. The Samsung Galaxy K Zoom comes with a 4.8inch display having 1280×720 pixel resolution running the Android 4.4 KiKat. The major USP of the device is its 20.7MP camera with 16x optical zoom, Optical Image Stabilization, Xenon and LED flash. At its heart lies a hexa-core Exynos processor supported with 2GB of RAM memory and 8GB of expandable internal memory. However, the device is quite bulky measuring 0.65 inches in thickness and weighing 200 grams. If the size doesn’t concern you much, and more importantly if you are looking for a smartphone with excellent camera, you aint get any better choice than the Galaxy K Zoom. Know more about the Galaxy K zoom in our complete review . Check out its promo video here.

 

Samsung Galaxy K Zoom price drops to $450 in US markets

Samsung today officially announces its Galaxy K Zoom

Today as decided, Samsung finally unveiled its point and shoot hybrid camera smartphone the Galaxy K Zoom at the Red Dot Museum in Singapore. The device comes with major upgrade of a 20.7 shooter with 10x optical zoom and has gone much slimmer compared to its predecessor.

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Taking a look at its specs, the device comes with a 4.8 inch Super AMOLED HD display with 1280×720 resolution, a hexa-core processor with 1.7GHz dual core and 1.3GHz Quad-core, 2GB RAM, Android 4.4 KitKat on-board, 8GB internal memory with microSD card, 20.7MP rear camera with Xenon flash, 2MP front-facing shooter and a 2430mAh of battery life.

The Samsung Galaxy K Zoom comes with several improvements as the device has gone even slimmer taking it much closer to the edge of an smartphone rather than a camera. Moreover, the Galaxy K Zoom comes with 10x optical zoom giving out stunning images results and more detailed images.

Well this device would be a dream for fans of selfie shots as it comes with a Selfie Alarm. Here a user just need to select an area on the screen where he/she wants their head to be positioned. Turn the smartphone with the main lens facing your eyes and once your head lies in the selected section an alarm will sound after which you can grab your selfies nicely and accurately.

The device also offers other features like S Health that serves for personal health and fitness coaching, Studio app for editing images and Ultra Power Saving Mode that makes judicious use of the battery juice. Here is an official video from Samsung.

Senior Vice President of Mobile Communications Business at Samsung Electronics, Sun Hong Lim shared a word on the launch saying “With the introduction of the Galaxy K zoom, Samsung continues to demonstrate our commitment to creating products that meet the diverse demands of our consumers. The new Galaxy K zoom empowers users to effortlessly capture and share their most important everyday moments in stunning clarity, with the convenience and connectedness of a Galaxy smartphone, for a unique, all-in-one mobile experience.”

Samsung has launched this device in three stunning color variants of Charcoal Black, Electric Blue and Shimmery White. The Galaxy K Zoom is likely to release globally next month in May. Take a look at the image gallery and the official video released by Samsung.

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Samsung today officially announces its Galaxy K Zoom