Samsung Galaxy Core Prime: Budget Android Smartphone with Quad-Core CPU Launched in India; Price, Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Core Prime: Budget Android Smartphone with Quad-Core CPU Launched in India; Price, SpecificationsSamsung India e-Store

After weeks of speculations, Samsung has officially launched the new budget Android smartphone Galaxy Core Prime in India.

Samsung's new Galaxy Core Prime sports 4.5-inch WVGA screen with PLS technology for better wider viewing angle and house Android 4.4 KitKat powered by 1.2GHz quad-core CPU, 1GB RAM and expandable memory (up to 64GB).

It also boasts of 2,000mAh battery with ultra-power saving feature, where in the device can run for 1.2 days straight with just 10% power under stand-by mode.

Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Price and Availability Details:

As of now, the new Galaxy Core Prime is currently listed at the company's official Samsung India e-Store for ₹9,700, but the sale of the device is yet to take off. Details regarding the availability are expected to be announced by the company soon.

Competition:

Galaxy Core Prime will be up against the likes of Motorola Moto E, Moto G (Gen 1), Microsoft Lumia 535, Asus Zenfone 4 series, Huawei Honor Holly Android One series (Micromax Canvas A1, Spice Dream UNO & Karbonn Sparkle V), Xiaomi Redmi 1S, Panasonic Eluga S , Xolo Selfie 50, Xolo One, Micromax Canvas Xpress A99, and other domestic brands.

[Read More: Lumia 535 vs Galaxy Grand Prime vs Iris Selfie 50 vs Eluga S: Specification Comparison]

Key Specifications of Samsung Galaxy Core Prime:

Model

Samsung Galaxy Core Prime [SM-G360HHAD]

Display

4.5-inch WVGA(840x480p) screen with PLS technology for better wider viewing-angle

OS

Android 4.4 KitKat

Processor

1.2GHz Quad-core CPU

RAM

1GB

Storage capacity

Expandable up to 64GB

Camera

Main: 5.0-megapixel camera with LED flash, full HD video recording

Front: 2.0-megapixel camera

Battery

2000 mAh cell with Ultra-power saving mode

[It can run the phone for 1.2 days with 10-percent power under standby mode]

Network

3G

Add-ons

anodized metal trim finish on the corner, matte finish on the rear-side and 7 advance camera modes

Price

₹9,700

[Image credit: Samsung India e-Store]