The successor to Samsung's Galaxy M Pro, GT-B7810, has been leaked
online. A few pictures of this device have been posted on the Japanese
website
ameblo.jp.
From the pictures
posted on the website, it seems that the handset sports a full QWERTY
keyboard, and is expected to run on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream
Sandwich). The physical appearance of GT-B7810 looks resembles Samsung
Galaxy M Pro.
Other features that are expected to be on-board
GT-B7810, include Wi-Fi, HSDPA, Bluetooth, Micro-USB and 3.5 mm headset
jack. The GT-B7810 seems to have a 3-inch (480x360) screen, which
makes us believe that it might be a budget phone made for the emerging
markets. The device also has a microSD card slot and 1200 mAh battery.
Surprisingly, the FCC approved the phone way back in June, 2012.
Other
than this, nothing is known about the device's launch date, price or
processor. Samsung has launched a number of QWERTY Android handsets like
Galaxy Y Pro Duos,
Galaxy Pro etc. With CES around the corner, this Korean giant could unveil a
few pocket-friendly smartphones, without touching its high-end flagship
series.
Samsung has been doing well in the mobile phone category
for the past three years. It recently dethroned Nokia to become the
company with highest number of phones shipped.
While its Windows Phone lineup
is yet to stir many, it's the company's Android series and feature
phones that are capturing the consumers' attention. Not many Android
OEMs come out with Android handsets that have QWERTY keyboards. Yes,
there are users out there who want a QWERTY keyboard on their
smartphone; be it for emailing or texting and this phone when launched
can help address that segment of the market.
Image Credit: Ameblo.jp