Samsung just pulled the wrapper off of their new i8520 ‘Halo’ handset, which appears to be a true stunner. It’s packed with all the things we love about the next generation Android handsets, including a 3.7-inch “Super” AMOLED screen, Android 2.1, and 8 mega-pixel camera. In a first for Android phones, the Halo features a Texas Instruments pico projector which displays images anywhere from 5 to 50 inches in size.
Other notable specs include:
- HSDPA 7.2Mbps/HSUPA 5.76Mbps UMTS (900/1900/2100), EDGE / GPRS (850/900/1800/1900)
- 3.7” WVGA Super AMOLED
- 8MP AF w/ Flash (Front : VGA)
- Bluetooth v2.1 / USB 2.0 High Speed
- Internal memory: at least 2GB (4Gb ROM / 3Gb RAM + 16GB MoviNAND) External memory: MicroSD (up to 32GB)
- 1800 mAh Battery
Although the processor speed isn’t listed, we’re expecting something in the ballpark of 800MHz-1GHz. This would line up with their current staple of Android phones and fit nicely with the next generation. Look for pricing and carrier announcements in the near future.
Source: Engadget
| HSDPA 7.2Mbps/HSUPA 5.76Mbps UMTS (900/1900/2100), EDGE / GPRS (850/900/1800/1900) |
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| Display | 3.7” WVGA Super AMOLED |
|---|---|
| Camera | 8MP AF w/ Flash (Front : VGA) |
| Video | H.264, H.263, MPEG4, Divx/Xvid, VC-1, 720p@30fps(de/encoding) |
| Audio | MP3, OGG, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WMA, WAV, MID, AC3 FM Radio with RDS, 3.5mm Ear jack, 3D Sound Effect(Dual Speaker) |
| Value-added Features | A-GPS, Wi-Fi(b/g/n), Specialized Projector UI, Hybrid Widgets, IM, Email, DLNA, Samsung Kies, Push Service(SNS, IM, Email) |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth v2.1 / USB 2.0 High Speed |
| Memory | Internal memory: at least 2GB (4Gb ROM / 3Gb RAM + 16GB MoviNAND) External memory: MicroSD (up to 32GB) |
| Size | 123 x 59.8 x 14.9 mm / TBD g |
| Battery Life | 1800 mAh (Talk time: up to 470 mins (On 3G mode)/ up to 850 mins (On 2G mode)) (Stand-by time: up to 530 hrs (On 3G mode) / up to 630 hrs (On 2G mode)) |
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