Samsung announces Galaxy R for Europe and Asia

Samsung Galaxy RThe first device to make use of Samsung’s new smartphone naming convention is the Samsung Galaxy R. It is Samsung’s first smartphone to use a NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor.

“Samsung’s newest super phone shows off Tegra’s multimedia power, and is a great example of what consumers expect from one of the world’s top phone makers,” said Michael Rayfield, general manager of NVIDIA’s mobile business.

Samsung Galaxy R specifications:

  • Processor: 1GHz dual-core NVIDIA Tegra 2
  • Operating system: Google Android 2.3 with TouchWiz
  • Cellular connectivity: GSM/GPRS/EDGE and HSDPA/HSUPA
  • Other connectivity: A-GPS, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0, DLNA
  • Display: 4.19-inch WVGA Super Clear LCD
  • Input: Capacitive touchscreen
  • Memory: 1GB RAM
  • Storage: 8GB onboard and microSD cards up to 32GB
  • Rear-facing camera: 5MP with LED flash and 720p HD video capture
  • Front-facing camera:
  • Connectors:
  • Battery: 1650mAh
  • Dimensions / weight: 125.7 x 66.7 x 9.55 millimeters / 131 grams

As per Samsung’s new naming convention, the Galaxy R’s specifications are not as impressive as those of the Galaxy S II. For example, the display is a bit smaller and lower in resolution and it comes with less onboard memory.

The Samsung Galaxy R is already available in Sweden. It will be released in other European countries as well as Asia. There is no word on any North American launch at this time.