Although Samsung probably would like to see anyone buying a Samsung device run out and grab one of their top devices like a Samsung Galaxy S 4 or a Samsung Galaxy Note II, they know that realistically there will be many people looking for something a little less expensive even if it means giving up some ground on technical specs. In response to that market segment, information about a new mid- to lower-tier device dubbed the Samsung Galaxy Core has been uncovered. The GT-I8262 model which has not yet been officially announced is expected to hit the Russian and Chinese markets in mid-May and may eventually find its way into some other European and Asian markets.
The Galaxy Core is certainly not going to overwhelm anyone with the hardware it makes available. Reports indicate it will have a 4.3-inch 480×800 display, 768MB of RAM, and will be powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core processor. The device will have the benefit of accepting a microSD card to beef up the 8GB of onboard storage, handy if users decide to take advantage of the cameras, including a 5MP front-facing camera. While not the most powerful device by a long shot, it will come loaded with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.
The Galaxy Core does appear to be dual-SIM capable, so that will be a nice bonus for buyers. Estimates are that it will be available for 12,990 rubles ($417 USD).
source: phoneArena
Come comment on this article: Mid-range Samsung Galaxy Core for Asian, European markets leaks