Samsung Opens Pre-Reserve for The Much-Awaited Smart Monitor M8 in India with Exciting Offers

Samsung Smart Monitor M8, the latest addition to its premium lifestyle smart monitor series, is set to come to India soon. From June 3-9, 2022, Smart Monitor M8 can be pre-reserved on Samsung’s official online store Samsung Shop

https://www.samsung.com/in/offer/online/pre-reserve-smart-m8-32-inch-uhd-4k/

 

Consumers can pre-reserve Smart Monitor M8 for INR 3,000 and get an INR 5,000 coupon that can be availed while making the purchase. Consumers will also get free Galaxy Buds2 and a wireless keyboard.

 

Samsung launched world’s first Smart Monitor in India in April 2021. The latest addition to the series is Smart Monitor M8. It comes with futuristic design to enhance the glam quotient of your living space and offers advanced video calling and IoT features. Smart Monitor M8 enables a seamless transition between work and entertainment. When the work is done, it allows users to enjoy a variety of OTT services, including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV and Samsung TV plus via Wi-Fi.

In addition to above, the Monitor also comes with SlimFit camera that can be tilted to adjust viewing angles and detach as well to protect your privacy.

The monitor comes with its own processing and apps, which means that you don't need to connect a computer for browsing web or even working on productivity apps like Microsoft office 365. 

If above features and offer excites you, then we suggest not to wait and get your pre-reserve pass to enjoy additional benefits. In case you change your mind, then you can simply apply for cancellation as FAQ's on official website suggest. Below is the exact answer to refund question from Samsung.

You can cancel Pre-reserve benefits by accessing samsung.com (My Account >> Orders >> Cancel) or you can get in touch with us at https://www.samsung.com/in/online-help and we would refund 100% of amount paid during Pre-reserve.

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Samsung Launches most affordable 4G Tablet Galaxy Tab A 7.0 in India for Rs 9500 with Cashback offer of RS 2000

Samsung, India’s biggest and most trusted smartphone brand today launched Galaxy Tab A 7.0, that guarantees non-stop entertainment. Galaxy Tab A 7.0, the most affordable 4G tablet from Samsung, combines refined design, superior display, and powerful battery to deliver enhanced performance.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A7.0

Galaxy Tab A 7.0, with its slim design, round edges and non-slip pattern makes it easy for users to hold it in one hand and convenient to carry the device anywhere, anytime. It comes with a better than HD display for superior viewing experience. Powered by a massive 4000mAH battery, Galaxy Tab A 7.0 provides up to 9 hours of video playback. Its memory can be expanded via a microSD card to up to 200GB, making it a powerhouse to store all your memories in the form of photos and videos.

"Consumer-centric innovation is at the forefront of our business. With Galaxy Tab A 7.0, we are providing our customers a device that is the perfect blend of refined design, Superior display great performance and non-stop entertainment. Galaxy Tab A 7.0 caters to consumers’ On-the-go and Me-time needs thereby acting as a perfect companion for their active lifestyle,” Mr. Vishal Kaul, Director, Samsung India, said.

Galaxy Tab A 7.0 comes loaded with Kids Mode that provides educational and beneficial content designed especially for kids. The device also provides parental control, making it a fun yet safe experience for kids. Parental Control offers features such as setting usage time limits and restricting app access.

Galaxy Tab A 7.0 is powered by 1.5 GHz Quad Core processor, 1.5GB RAM and 8GB internal memory (expandable via microSD up to 200GB). The 5 megapixel AF rear camera allows users to take vivid images. Galaxy Tab A 7.0 also sports a 2 MP front camera.

Price and Availability

Galaxy Tab A 7.0 will be available for INR 9,500 and will come in two colours - White and Black. It will be available across retail stores starting January 5, 2018. Galaxy Tab A 7.0 will also be available on Amazon.

Exclusive INR 2000 Cashback for Jio Users

On using this device with Jio, get an exclusive cashback of INR 2,000 in your JioMoney account, on recharging with Jio Plan of INR 299 for 24 months. As part of this offer, users will get INR 800 after the first 12 months, and INR 1,200, after the subsequent 12 months, in the JioMoney account, after performing 13 successful recharges of INR 299 every 12 months.

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Vodafone ties up with Samsung to offer upto INR 1500 cashback in 24 months on selected smartphones

Vodafone, one of India’s leading telecommunications service providers, today announced a strategic partnership with Samsung, the leading mobile handset manufacturer, to make a select range of Samsung 4G smartphones more affordable and accessible with an attractive cashback offer.  Vodafone customers, both existing and new, can purchase any of the popular Samsung 4G smartphones - Galaxy J2 Pro, Galaxy J7 Nxt or Galaxy J7 Max to enjoy the cash back offer of Rs. 1500.

To avail this special offer, prepaid customers have to simply recharge with Rs 198/- per month for 24 months which would give them unlimited voice calls and 1GB data/day (the customer can also do any other recharge cumulating to Rs. 198/- per month). Postpaid customers need to opt into any one of Vodafone’s attractive Red Plans. At the end of the first12 months, users will receive a cash back of Rs. 600/- and after another 12 months, a cash back of Rs. 900/- respectively, thus availing a total cashback of Rs. 1500/-. The cash back will be credited to their Vodafone M-Pesa wallets.

Speaking about the offer, Avneesh Khosla, Associate Director – Consumer Business, Vodafone India said, “We are incentivizing our customers to enjoy the Vodafone SuperNet 4G data strong network on some of Samsung’s most popular 4G Smartphones. With this partnering, we now offer cashback over the widest spectrum of 4G smartphones across various price points. This is in line with our strategy to democartise data and make 4G more accessible. Our offer with Samsung will encourage customers to buy/upgrade their smartphones for a richer voice and data experience.”

Mr. Ranjivjit Singh, Chief Marketing Officer, Samsung India, said “We are happy to partner with Vodafone as it gives us another opportunity to enhance consumer experience, combining our popular Galaxy J series smartphones with their services at affordable prices. Today, every third smartphone sold in India is a Galaxy J series device. These smartphones come with several consumer centric innovations developed under the Samsung ‘Make for India’ initiative.”

Details of models and cash back offer extended

Model	Cash Back 12 Months (Rs.)	Cash Back 24 months (Rs.)	Handset MOP	Total Cash Back	Effective price (Rs.)
Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro	600	900	8490	1500	6990
Samsung Galaxy J7 Nxt	600	900	10490	1500	8990
Samsung Galaxy J7 Max	600	900	16900	1500	15400

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Samsung launches its first product of year, the Gear S3 smartwatch for Rs 28,500 in India

Samsung India has launched its first product for the year, the company unveiled Samsung Gear S3, the successor to Gear S2 in India yesterday in an event held in Delhi. The Gear S3 has upped the ante with lot of processing power and sensors on board. The new watch now has the much required Barometer and Altimeter for those who are avid trekker and look out for such details in their gadgets.

Inspired by traditional timepieces and the art of watchmaking, the Gear S3 combines timeless watch design with the absolute cutting edge in mobile wearable technology, including IP68 water resistance, up to 4 days of battery backup, dedicated app store and built-in speaker and GPS, making it the ideal addition to any watch collection.

Samsung Gear S3 is available in two design patterns to suit different users’ lifestyles: frontier and classic. Inspired by the active explorer, the Gear S3 frontier evokes a rugged outdoor look with an enduring style that blends form and function. The frontier was designed to perform in any setting or environment – whether business or leisure. We personally liked Frontier.  The Gear S3 classic design is minimalist, elegant style found in the most iconic timepieces. The classic was designed with meticulous attention to detail – with its size and shape chosen to attain the same consistency and balance of a well-crafted luxury watch. 

The Gear S3 comes with Corning Gorilla Glass SR+ designed specially for wearables to give them more toughness along with a crisp display. The case is crafted from high end watch grade 316L steel. The 16 million colors full-color Always On Display (AOD) and Super AMOLED technology further differentiates the Gear S3 from other smartwatches. The AOD always shows the time rather than automatically fading to black, causing the Gear S3 to exude the aura of a luxury analog watch with a perpetually visible watch face & a ticking second hand.

The Gear S3 puts convenience at the flick of the wrist, allowing users to leave their smartphone behind when they don’t need it on-hand. Pushing the connectivity envelope to the hilt, the Gear S3 offers ‘hyper-connectedness’ with the Remote Connectivity feature that allows the Gear S3 to receive phone notifications way beyond the limits of BT or WiFi. All that is required is for ‘Remote Connectivity’ to be turned on in the Gear Manager app. The built-in GPS functionality enables users to accurately monitor their daily fitness activities while the Alti/barometer and Speedometer allow users to track everything from altitude and atmospheric pressure to sudden changes in weather, distance traveled and speed. 

Additionally, with the built-in speaker, users can take calls, activate voice messaging and listen to their favorite tunes. The battery is also a significant leap forward for the segment in terms of delivering the smartwatch experience uninterrupted. Lasting up to four days on a single charge, users can enjoy their music, make calls and show off their stylish smartwatch longer.

The Gear S3 was designed with consumers’ safety in mind. In case of an emergency, users can activate the SOS from the designated button to alert family, friends and emergency professionals about crisis situations, even when their phone isn’t in-hand.

Consumers can access a diverse range of apps, including fitness, music, news, sports and travel apps – all optimized for the Gear S3. With a variety of customizable watch faces available for download, users can personalize the circular UI to fit their lifestyle. Select apps and watch faces are also available for download directly from the Gear S3 without the need to download via a smartphone. Through an open collaboration with developers and partners, Samsung continues to enrich its wearables ecosystem and provide users with a unique smartwatch experience. 

For the first time ever on a smartwatch, the Samsung Knox Tizen Wearable SDK will be available to third-parties, enabling management capabilities and the development of customized applications for Samsung’s wearable ecosystem. With the Samsung Knox security platform, the Gear S3 will enable broader enterprise business opportunities.

Both the Gear S3 classic & frontier will go on sale from 18^th of January, 2017 and will be available in all leading Samsung sales channels at a price of Rs. 28,500/-.

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The Mid Range Fight: Vivo V5 Vs Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime

Chinese handset maker Vivo recently launched the Vivo V5 in India. It’s basically a phone which is entirely targeted at selfie enthusiast. In case you don’t know, let us tell you that it comes equipped with a whopping 20-megapixel front-facing camera, which is highest in the market at this point. We are going to compare the Vivo V5 with the Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime, which is priced almost similar as the Vivo V5. So let’s find out whether it’s a win-win situation for both of them or not.

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Vivo V5

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Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime

Build & Design:

In terms of the design and looks, the Vivo flaunts a metal unibody construction whereas the Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime also crafted in all metal body. So, we can easily put it this way: Both the devices feel premium and comfortable to hold. In spite of that, the Vivo V5 is comparatively slimmer and lighter than the Galaxy J7 Prime.

Both the phones sport a bigger 5.5-inch display, but it’s also worth that the display size is not everything. It’s also about the display resolution which plays a major role in the decision-making process. This is where Samsung leads the flight as it features a 1080p Full HD display with Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protection as opposed to the 720p HD on the Vivo V5 having no screen protection at all.

Performance:

Moving on, powering the Vivo V5 is MediaTek MT6750 processor whereas what powers the Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime is Exynos 7870 processor. Here, the Exynos 7870 easily outranks the likes of MediaTek. However, the Vivo V5 packs  in 4GB of RAM whereas the Galaxy J7 Prime has a 3GB RAM running inside.

Camera:

Both, the Vivo V5 and Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime houses a 13-megapixel rear camera. Nevertheless, when it comes to taking selfies, it’s the Vivo V5 which is playing on the front foot. Even in terms of features and recording abilities, the Vivo V5 is way ahead than its competitor. It’s attributed to the Galaxy J7 Prime’s lack of 4K video recording support.

As far as the memory is concerned, the Vivo V5 comes with 32GB of internal storage which is expandable up to 128GB via microSD card. Samsung, on the other side, is partially on the downside with 16GB of storage. Even though Samsung phone has a lesser storage in comparison with the Vivo phone, it supports storage expandability up to 256GB. Finally, the Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime has a bigger 3300mAh battery as opposed to 3000mAh on the Vivo V5.

Conclusion:

Looking at this comparison, one thing is primarily visible that there is no clear winner here. If your requirement is for a good selfie phone, then you should straightaway consider the Vivo V5. However, if your need a phone with overall balanced set of specifications at best available price, then Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime is a good option.

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Samsung ready to tap Indian govt. and enterprise sector with Iris recognition tech enabled Galaxy Tab Iris priced at Rs 13,499/-

Samsung India today announced the launch of first of its kind Iris recognition tech enabled Galaxy Tab Iris which said to be Aadhar authentication through an integrated and highly secure biometric device. The device is targeted for Indian government and enterprises which will provide cashless and paper less service in sectors like banking, eGovernance services such as passport, taxation, healthcare and education.

Dr. Ajay Bhushan, DG and Mission Director, UIDAI; Mr. Sukesh Jain, Vice-President, Samsung India Electronics; Mr. R.S. Sharma, Chairman, TRAI; Mr. Ken Kang, Managing Director, Mobile & IT, Samsung India Electronics; Dr. Aloknath De, Corporate Vice-President and CTO, Samsung India R&D at the launch of Samsung Galaxy Tab Iris in New Delhi today.

The solution implemented in the device will help India spread its Digital India vision of providing technology so that every citizen can have access to financial inclusion benefits. The solution will support Government benefit programs and help financial institutions streamlining the process of individual authentication.

The device is Aadhaar-compliant and STQC-certified. Galaxy Tab Iris is yet another Make for India innovation from Samsung. Embedded in a secure device, the advanced iris-recognition technology will provide an integrated solution that will help to solve the hassles of using separate devices for biometric identification.

“We’re excited to offer biometric-based services to the billion plus people enrolled in Aadhaar,” said Dr. Aloknath De, Corporate Vice President & CTO, Samsung India R&D. “Our India R&D team has made significant investments in biometric technology research and we built this product leveraging our knowledge in hardware design, biometrics and security for a high speed scan, greater accuracy and high reliability.”

“Along with the device, we are providing an Identity SDK for application developers to build financial inclusion, payments and authentication solutions. This will encourage our start-up ecosystem to rapidly build relevant apps and services. We strongly believe this overall offering will in turn strengthen government programs such as Jan-Dhan Yojana and E-Citizen services under the Digital India initiative,” he said.

The official press release from the company gave several use cases where the IRIS recognition based tech combined with Aadhar data can help India in different ways such as implementing Advance Data Security for schemes like Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna, National Health Mission, eHospital program, DigiLocker.

Developing a Robust Ecosystem

The Samsung Galaxy Tab Iris powered by iris technology will enable users to access services remotely by embedding Aadhaar iris-biometric authentication capabilities. This alignment will provide a more secure authentication and verification process and help the country transition away from traditional authentication processes. It is a breakthrough technology as E-KYC can be carried out in seconds whereas the traditional KYC takes up to 2 to 7 days.

Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)

The Galaxy Tab Iris is UIDAI compliant. It can be used for child enrolment program where biometrics of the parent is used to authenticate children for Aadhaar enrolment. The tablet will negate the need for multiple pieces of equipment by providing an integrated solution for the child enrolment process.

Financial Inclusion

Biometrics is playing a major role in the banking sector to improve speed and security. The capability of the Galaxy Tab Iris is to function as an authentication device enabling banks and financial institutions to easily authenticate an individual’s data for account integration with their Aadhaar numbers as well as provide an additional layer of security for banking services such as locker access, fixed deposits, where authentication is required. The iris-recognition technology will also further reduce the need for cumbersome paperwork, allowing people to enrol for banking and financial services in a more efficient paperless manner. With the majority of these processes being digitized with the use of the Galaxy Tab Iris, language and literacy barriers will no longer be an issue, allowing a larger section of the society to available services, promoting inclusion and financial security.

Accessing Citizen Services

The Galaxy Tab Iris can be used for accessing citizen services for purposes ranging from E-PDS (Electronic Public Distribution system), MNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural employment Guarantee Act) payments, pension schemes, various subsidy programmes and entitlements distribution. Multiple citizen services such as income tax filing, passport issuance/renewal, car registration, property registration, railway/airport passenger verification can be made paperless with the use of the Adhaar based Iris technology.

Versatile Product with a More Powerful Technology

The Galaxy Tab Iris is a sleek, compact tablet with a robust design and powerful technology. The dual-eye scanner provides for a contactless scan and greater security. The tablet also sports a vivid 7.0-inch display providing precise details for a good screen experience, along with a 5-megapixel auto focus rear camera for clicking brighter pictures and scanning documents. It delivers true value and is complemented by its extremely light, easy-to-carry 327g weight and slim 9.7mm profile. USB OTG Host ensures extra attachments support while Bluetooth 4.1 low energy offers optimum connectivity. The tab surpasses the language barrier with support of 14 local languages and a host of other useful features. The device comes with an 8GB memory, up to 200GB expandable memory and a strong 3600mAh battery.

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Samsung launches Galaxy J5 and J7 2016 editions for Rs 13990 and Rs 15990 respectively

Samsung India today launched 2016 edition of its much successful mid range smartphone series J5 and J7. With addition of new Galaxy J5 and Galaxy J7 consumers have more options to choose from in this segment from Samsung. The new smartphones are enhanced versions of their predecessors, while J5 got an additional 0.2 inch in display which measures 5.2" as compared to 5" of its predecessor, on the other hand Galaxy J7 will sport same 5.5" inch display but comes with less width making it more ergonomic and pleasant to hold.

Samsung Galaxy J7

Samsung's Vice President Manu Sharma emphasized a lot on India-centric innovations such as S-Bike mode which makes bike riding more responsible and at same time connecting rider to the outside world all the time. The S Bike Mode's urgent call alert system notifies callers through an automatic answering machine that the user is riding and is unavailable to take calls, however callers have the option to press 1 in case call is urgent, as a safety measure the inbuilt motion lock ensures that rider has stopped before taking the call. Similarly UDS (Ultra Data Saving) mode claims to save up to 50% data through compression technology which is now enhanced to save data while on Wifi as well. 

Mr Manu Sharma, Vice President, Mobile Business, Samsung India Electronics today launched the 2016 editions of Galaxy J5 and Galaxy J7 in New Delhi

“The Galaxy J Series has received a tremendous response from consumers. We are proud to share that owing to our consumer-centric approach and ability to bring valuable and meaningful innovations to the Indian consumers, J series has become India’s largest selling series of smartphones. Given the tremendous success of the J Series, we are happy to announce the expansion of the portfolio with the addition of Galaxy J7 and Galaxy J5 2016 that will elevate consumer experience to the next level,” Mr Manu Sharma, Vice President, Mobile Business, Samsung India Electronics, said

Specifications

Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 is powered by Exynos 1.6 GHz Octa Core processor while Galaxy J5 has Qualcomm Snapdragon 1.2 GHz Quad Core processor, Both the devices runs on 2 GB RAM, 16 GB internal memory which can be further expanded to 128 GB via microSD card. Both the devices sports 13 MP rear camera and 5 MP front camera with wide aperture of f/1.9 to deliver brighter images even in low light conditions, both devices also comes with front LED flash. The battery backup is also enhanced in both devices with Galaxy J7 2016 sporting 3300 mAh and Galaxy J5 2016 with a 3100 mAh battery. 

Samsung Galaxy J7 and J5 2016 will be priced at INR 15,990 and INR 13,990, respectively and will be available in 3 colour options – Gold, Black and White. They will also have a double data operator from Airtel for up to six months that will allow consumers to get up to 30GB of free data. These devices will be available exclusively on Flipkart from May 10th 2016 onwards.

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Samsung offers attractive discounts as part of "Make for India" celebrations, valid for 17 days from today.

Samsung India, today announced Make for India celebrations for which the company will offer discounts on its various products for 17 days, starting from today i.e. 29th April to 15th May, 2016. The brand promises attractive offers on a range of mobile phones and tablets, TVs, home theatre systems, refrigerators, ACs, washing machines and microwave ovens, to thank consumers for making it the Most Trusted Brand in India.

Samsung Announces "Make for India" Celebrations

The offers will include attractive EMI options, 10% cash back on all Debit card and credit cards transaction irrespective of EMI or non-EMI transaction, other offers to accompany are services and free gifts on selected range of products.

“We are humbled by the trust that Indian consumers have reposed in Brand Samsung. There is no greater satisfaction than becoming the Most Trusted Brand in India, and we recommit ourselves to our mission to Make for India. Make for India Celebrations is a small gesture from Samsung for all our consumers. It has always been the endeavor of Samsung to transform people's lives with innovative ideas and technologies.” said Ranjivjit Singh, Senior Vice President, Corporate Marketing, Samsung Electronics India.

Offers on Galaxy Range of Smartphones

Samsung will offer its consumers attractive payment options with benefits for purchasing the Samsung Galaxy Note5 (single SIM), which will make this popular device affordable for all. The device has been attractively priced at Rs 42, 900. The Galaxy S6 is also being made available to consumers at an attractive price of Rs 33,900. Consumers can avail 10% Cashback* on Debit and Credit cards for all EMI and Non-EMI transactions. ‘No extra Cost’ EMIs will be available in 3, 6, 9 and 12 months tenures from leading banks. Buyers have an option of owning the device by making an initial down payment of Re. 1 and the remaining through 10 easy EMI’s from Bajaj Finserv or Capital First.

In addition, the stylish and new Galaxy A7 (2016 Edition), Galaxy A5 (2016 Edition) will be available at attractive prices allowing everyone to make a style statement with this smartphone. The Galaxy Grand Prime will also be available at amazing prices under this offer. For the duration of this offer, the Galaxy A7 (2016 Edition) will be available at Rs 29,900, the Galaxy A5 (2016 Edition) at Rs 24,900 and the Galaxy Grand Prime at Rs 8,250.

Samsung has been regularly introducing India-inspired innovations, with its commitment to transform people’s lives with innovative products and technologies. Samsung India has launched ‘Make for India’ initiative to develop India-centric innovations such as Active Wash Washing machines, Naan Roti Microwave Ovens, 5 in 1 Convertible Refrigerators, Galaxy J2 with Ultra Data Saving Mode, Galaxy J3 with S Bike Mode, among many others. Samsung is dedicated to improving the lives of consumers through its constant pursuit of ground breaking innovations and value creation and has launched products which have won the hearts of many Indian consumers

Samsung recently completed 20 years in India. Its operations in the country include two Manufacturing Units, three R&D Centres and one Design Centre. It operates the country’s largest chain of single brand retail stores and reaches out to consumers across the country through 1.5 lakh outlets. Samsung has been ranked India’s Most Trusted Brand in the consumer durables and mobiles segment 

Attractive offers on Consumer Electronics

On the television and home theatre system purchases, consumers will get the option to avail up to 20% cash back on MRP and an Easy EMI facility of 18/4 on select models. The facility is being offered by our partners Bajaj Finserv, Tata Capital (CROMA & Reliance Digital Stores) and Capital First. On select models of LED TVs, consumers will get a free Samsung Home Theatre System worth Rs 19,990. An extended warranty of 2 years (1+1) will also be valid for specific models purchased during the offer period. AirTel HD DTH offers are also being made available on the purchase of select models of televisions.

For consumers looking for a deal on microwave ovens, Samsung is offering free Larah Dinner Set by BOROSIL with select models. Easy EMI option is also being made available on all 32L and 35L Hotblast models under the 15/0. In addition, 10/1 and 12/4 EMI option is available on all Convection models.

All Front Load Washing Machines & Activwash+ Top Load Washing Machine models will have Easy EMI options under the 10/2 scheme. In addition, 12/4 EMI option is available on all Fully Automatic Washing Machines. The 18/6 EMI option is also available on select 6.5Kg Front Load models & all 7Kg & above Activwash+ Top Load models.

Consumers can get a free Galaxy Tab on the purchase of all Side by Side, Food Showcase & French Door Refrigerators. Consumers looking to exchange their old refrigerators will get up to 18% off on MRP under exchange, on select models. The Easy EMI option is also available on select Frost Free and Side by Side Refrigerator models under 18/4 & 30/6 schemes. EMI options of 12/4, 15/0 and 10/1 is also available on select models by Bajaj Finserve, Tata Capital (CROMA & Reliance Digital only) and Capital First.

All of Samsung’s 5 star & Digital Inverter ACs will come with the Free Standard Installation offer. In addition, 3 star, 5 star and Digital Inverter AC models will come with a 10/2 and 12/4 Easy EMI option.

In addition to the above, Samsung is also giving its consumers the chance to win up to Rs 9,999 on a scratch card offer available on Television and Home Theatres (applicable on all 81.28 cm (32") and above TV models), Refrigerators (applicable on all Frost Free Double Door Refrigerator models), Microwave Ovens (applicable on all 28L/30L Convection models), Washing Machines (applicable on 6.2Kg Activwash+ models and 6.5Kg and above all Top Load Washing Machine models) and Air Conditioners (applicable on all 5 Star and Digital Inverter AC models).

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Samsung launches Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge for Rs 48,900 & 56,900

Samsung launched its latest flagship devices the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Plus in India at an event held in New Delhi. The latest devices were unveiled earlier last month in Mobile World Congress held in Barcelona, Spain. The Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge are in all terms one of the top flagship phones present in the market , both comes with hardware and design improvements as compared to their predecessors, along with that Samsung has put in some real cool innovations in these devices which will appeal most of the tech watchers. The much awaited smartphones are priced at Rs 48,900 for Samsung Galaxy S7 and Rs 56,900 for Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge. Both the devices runs on Latest Android Marshmallow 6.0 and packs in some amazing hardware inside which we will talk about more in subsequent sections. Earlier their were speculations of 20% discount on pre-booking as this is the offer currently in China, however for India it is similar to the West as customers who pre-book their choice of GalaxyS7 before 17th March will get Samsung Gear VR for free.

Mr Ken Kang and Mr. Manu Sharma with all new Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7Edge

Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge both have similar hardware specifications on paper apart from the display and battery. Galaxy S7 comes with 5.1 inch Super AMOLED Quad HD display whereas Galaxy S7 Edge sports a 5.5 inch Curved Super AMOLED Quad HD display however S7 edge which weighs 157 grams as compared to 152 grams of Galaxy S7 is slightly thinner than the S7 as it measures only 7.7 mm on the edges as compared to 7.9 mm of Galaxy S7. Samsung Galaxy S7 is powered by 3000 mAh battery while Galaxy S7 edge has a 3600 mAh battery to keep it running all day.

Camera: Both the devices comes with Dual Pixel 12 MP Optical Image Stabilization rear camera with a wide aperture of F1.7 and 5MP front camera with F1.7. The larger pixels of the camera and dual pixel technology makes the images look more real and vivid. We tested the low light image performance in the dark room at the launch event and you just can't resist yourself to appreciate the performance of the camera and the people behind it. Here is a sample shot we took with Samsung Galaxy S7 in dark room where we could not even see properly what objects are present in the room, but the image which came out is astonishing. In our hands on the camera was quick to focus , responsive and adaptive to the lighting conditions in auto mode, there are several other modes present in the camera app which can be used as per situation and requirement. Also the camera comes with a motion panorama feature which will let you take panorama shots perfectly even when there is movement in the scene being captured for example a stage performance of dancers, or movement of animals in a zoo.

Photo taken in Dark Room with Galaxy S7 Edge (Click to enlarge the image and notice the rising sun visible on corner just below the table)

Software:  

Both Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge runs on Android Marshmallow 6.0, the UI is pretty clean and smooth. One of the innovations talked about in the launch event is its always on screen which can be customized to add calendar, notifications or even wallpapers its really helpful specially if you use your mobile to check the time or you check notifications by unlocking your smartphone more often. Gamers have something to cheer about, the devices are optimized for multimedia and games. The special Game Launcher and Game Tools let you focus on the game by turning of calls, messages, notifications, locking up the capacitive buttons, you can also record your game and take screenshots instantly without having to switch between apps. The devices incorporates the next generation gaming Vulkan API. There are other multiple tweaks here and there which we will talk about detail in full review. The Galaxy S7 Edge also comes with the Quick Connect app launcher which launches a plethora of apps and information screen with just a swipe from the edge.

Check out first impressions of the phone in below video

Hardware and Design:

The design and build quality of the phones screams loudly Flagship models. The all metal build of the phones with stunning Quad HD display are thinner and lighter than we thought, its easy to grip and fits comfortably in hands. Both the phones with all metal back looks classy but also prone to smudges on the back. The back cover is non removable, however there is a hybrid dual sim slot which supports two Nano SIM cards or One Nano SIM Card and One Micro SD card upto 200 GB. The devices runs on Octa Core (2.3 GHz QuadCore + 1.6 GHz QuadCore) processor supported by 4GB LPDDR4 RAM. Both the devices supports fast wireless and wired charging. The devices comes with IP68 certification which makes it water and dust proof , the phones can withstand one and a half meter depth of water for 30 minutes. The phones are secured internally with the dust and water protecting the main board from sudden fluctuations in current aroused due to wet charging ports. The phone also comes with a mechanism of internal thermo cooling to keep your devices safe from over heating. For payments Samsung has given support for MST and NFC both. On Sensors front the device packs in all fancy sensors you can think about which includes Accelerometer, Proxy Sensor, RGB Light, Geo Magnetic, Gyro, Fingerprint, Barometer, Hall and HRM. For connectivity we have WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz), MIMO, Bluetooth® v 4.2 LE, ANT+, USB 2.0, NFC, Location.

At this point of time Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge seems to be aptly priced for the market and will sure find customers lining up for the new Flagships. If you are planning to buy one then you have all the details about the phone and also a chance to get the Galaxy VR for free, or you can wait for sometime and we will be up with detailed review shortly. Till then keep watching this space.

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