The Samsung Z is the industry's first smartphone to come running the new Tizen smartphone platform. It will be officially unveiled at the Tizen Developer Conference.
Samsung has today introduced the Samsung Z, the first smartphone to come running the new Tizen operating system.
Tizen is in some ways similar to Android in that it can be designed to be device-specific. It is currently available across several platforms: Tizen Mobile, Tizen TV, Tizen Wearable and Tizen IVI (in-vehicle infotainment).
The new platform has yet to fully take off, although it can be found running on two other Samsung products: the NX300M Smart camera and the Galaxy Gear smartwatch.
The Z comes sporting a 4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED display, 2.3GHz Quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM, 8MP and 2.1MP rear and front-facing cameras, and a 2800mAh battery.
Samsung claims the Z will be able to provide a fast, optimal performance for users, with improved memory-management. The Z is also claimed to offer a faster start-up time and immediate multi-tasking capabilities.
Available in black and gold finishes, the Samsung Z features a slim, angular design with a leather-look rear panel, much like the one found on the Galaxy Note 3.
The Samsung Z will initially be available in Russia in Q3 of 2014, with availability in other territories to follow.
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Max is a staff writer for What Hi-Fi?'s sister site, TechRadar, in Australia. But being the wonderful English guy he is, he helps out with content across a number of Future sites, including What Hi-Fi?. It wouldn't be his first exposure to the world of all things hi-fi and home cinema, as his first role in technology journalism was with What Hi-Fi? in the UK. Clearly he pined to return after making the move to Australia and the team have welcomed him back with arms wide open.
