Samsung unveils Galaxy S7 at Rs. 48,900

Korean electronics giant Samsung on Tuesday said its flagship Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge smartphones will be up for sale in India later this month, priced at Rs. 48,900 onwards. The launch in India, which comes within two weeks of the global unveiling, will help the company bolster sales to buck the slowdown in the global smartphone industry growth. “Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge (priced at Rs. 56,900) bring refined design language, advanced imaging capabilities, streamlined software functionality and unparalleled connectivity with a host of services and experiences,” Manu Sharma, of Samsung India, said. As part of customisation for Indian users, the company has built in ‘Samsung Concierge’ that delivers personalised experience for users. “Samsung Concierge is an expansion of the My Galaxy platform. The consumer engagement platform has been customised to offer services like My Assistant, Phone pick up and drop, Fast Track and Live Chat for customer care,” he said. The Galaxy S7 features a 5.1-inch display and a 3,000 mAh battery, while the S7 Edge has a 5.5-inch display and a 3,600 mAh battery. With Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge, Samsung has introduced the first dual-pixel camera on a smartphone. The 4GB RAM devices are constructed with 3D glass and metal and are water and dust resistant. The hybrid SIM card tray allows users to insert a microSD card for up to 200GB of additional storage and in some select countries; the tray can be used with dual SIM cards. Both have 32GB internal memory.   PTI