Samsung Galaxy Star and Galaxy Pocket Neo now official!

Samsung Electronics just announced the introduction of the Galaxy Star and Galaxy Pocket Neo, featuring powerful performance, intelligent features and enhanced dual SIM functionality to provide exceptional connectivity and entertainment. Perfect for the younger generation of mobile users! More about the Samsung Galaxy Star and Galaxy Pocket Neo after the jump.

The Galaxy Star and Galaxy Pocket Neo are powered by a 1GHz and 850 MHz processor, respectively, for powerful performance, smooth UI transitions and fast internet, which makes watching videos, navigating apps, playing games, surfing the web and multitasking quick and effortless. Both devices also feature 4GB of internal storage with up to 32GB of expandable memory to store all your favorite apps, music, videos, photos and more.

Combining Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) experience with the user-friendly Touchwiz interface, the Galaxy Star and Galaxy Pocket Neo allow you to easily navigate the device, switch between apps, take and share photos and customize the home screen with just a few taps.

The advanced software also facilitates more efficient CPU use for improved battery life, meaning users can enjoy longer talk time and multimedia use. Built-in widgets offer one-click shortcuts to weather and other recently-used applications for quick and easy access to real-time notifications.

Whether using the device for work or play, the Galaxy Star and Galaxy Pocket Neo provide customers the flexibility and added convenience of two phone numbers for calling, texting and web usage through their Dual SIM functionality that includes intuitive settings for easy call and security management.

Utilizing the Always On feature, there’s no reason to miss a call with call forwarding to the other SIM even while you’re on the phone using the other. Dual SIM is perfect for those using their device for business and personal purposes or those looking for more flexibility between calling plans and coverage areas.

On top of that, with its enhanced UX called Quick Panel and Widget, switching SIMs on a home screen has never been easier than before. Users can even choose one of numbers when they send a text message as there are two different sending buttons for two numbers on the same page. The availability of Single SIM version or Dual SIM version varies by markets.

Samsung Galaxy Pocket Neo Specifications
3-inch QVGA (320x240) capacitive display (133ppi)
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) with Samsung TouchWiz UI
850MHz single-core processor
512MB of RAM
4GB of internal storage
microSD support up to 32GB
2MP fixed-focus camera (No LED flash)
QVGA@15fps video recording
3G capable (UMTS 900/2100)
HSDPA 7.2Mbps; HSUPA 5.76Mbps
GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (Quad-band)
Stereo FM radio with RDS, FM recording
GPS with A-GPS support and GLONASS
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n / Wi-Fi hotspot / Bluetooth v4.0
Dual SIM Always On with SIM Card Management Settings (Optional)
microUSB v2.0 / 3.5mm audio jack
Li-Ion 1,200mAh battery
105 x 57.8 x 11.8mm (dimensions)
100.5g (weight)
Sensor: Accelerometer / Digital Compass
Color: Grey

Samsung Galaxy Star Specifications
3-inch QVGA (320x240) capacitive display (133ppi)
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) with Samsung TouchWiz UI
1GHz single-core processor
512MB of RAM
4GB of internal storage
microSD support up to 32GB
2MP fixed-focus camera (No LED flash)
QVGA@15fps video recording
microUSB v2.0 / 3.5mm audio jack
GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (Quad-band)
Stereo FM radio with RDS, FM recording
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n / Wi-Fi hotspot / Bluetooth v4.0
Dual SIM Always On with SIM Card Management Settings (Optional)
Li-Ion 1,200mAh battery
105 x 58 x 11.9mm (dimensions)
100.5g (weight)
Sensor: Accelerometer
Color: Black, White and Blue

Pricing and Availability
Both smartphones will have a single and dual-SIM variants but their availability will vary on the country. The pricing and availability of Samsung Galaxy Star and the Samsung Galaxy Pocket Neo are still not available as of this moment but we’ll update this post once we get more information. So, stay tuned!

Source: Samsung Mobile Press