Tizen based Samsung Z2 launched in India for Rs 4,590

With the aim to cater to the consumers seeking low-price smartphones, South Korean Samsung on Tuesday launched its lightweight Tizen OS-based new device Z2 in India that comes packed with free Reliance Jio Preview Offer.

The 4G-enabled, Dual-SIM Z2 is loaded with a 4-inch WVGA display, 1,500mAh battery, 1GB RAM, 8GB onboard memory (expandable up to 128GB) and VoLTE support.

Powered by 1.5 Ghz Quad core processor, the Z2 is priced at Rs 4,590 and will be available at all offline stores and online partner Paytm from August 29.

The device, available in black, gold and wine red colours, comes with a 5MP primary camera with LED flash and a VGA front shooter with beauty face and wide selfie features.

“Samsung Z2 makes 4G accessible and relevant to the unique needs of the feature phone users and the first-time smartphone buyers. It brings consumers fast and affordable mobile internet experience that will democratise 4G usage in the country,” Manu Sharma, Vice President, Mobile Business, Samsung India Electronics, told reporters here.

The Jio Preview Offer with Samsung Z2 will enable users to enjoy unlimited access to Jio services for 90 days.

As part of the offer, users will get unlimited HD Voice calls and video calls, unlimited SMS, unlimited high-speed data and a host of Jio Premium apps. The customers can get access to premium services like My Jio, Jio on Demand for movies and TV shows and Jio Beats for HD songs in 20 languages.

The device has Samsung’s ultra power, ultra data saving mode, S-bike mode and a new “My Money Transfer” feature for internet-free mobike banking.

Samsung also said that it plans to make a 100 per cent connected ecosystem in the next five years in the country.