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Samsung Galaxy S3 rumored to be 7mm thin, could see a launch in May
The Samsung Galaxy S series of Android handsets have been advertised as being light and thin, but the upcoming Galaxy S3 is expected to be thinnest among its siblings. This is based on a recent rumor that has managed to leak its way onto the internet. If the reports are to be believed, we could very well be looking at a device that measures a mere 7mm thin, a good 1.5mm thinner than its predecessor, the Galaxy S2.
For those who might have missed the news, the Galaxy S3 is expected to be launched at a separate event in the middle of the year, with the rumors pegging it during May. Many had originally expected to see the device make its debut at MWC 2012 which will be taking place towards the end of the month, but Samsung has since come forward and confirmed that unfortunately the Galaxy S3 will not be making an appearance at MWC 2012.
While existence of the device has been confirmed, its specs continue to remain a mystery for now but rumors are saying that it will be a quad-core handset with 4G LTE connectivity, sport a 8MP rear-facing camera and a 2MP front-facing camera with the possibility of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich on board.
So, there is a new Samsung smartphone that is about to be released – big surprise, that, and I say this with full a sarcasm. Still, those who want something that looks to hang out on the high end side of things in terms of design and form factor, and yet having a mid-range performer within, can always settle for the Samsung Galaxy A9.
The handset has already appeared on the FCC database, which means it has been approved, and listed as the Samsung Galaxy A9. With the green light given, it is but a matter of time before it hits the market. While very little detail has been released so far, it should not be too long now before an official announcement is made. All that one can do now is to sit tight and wait. [FCC Page]
If you would like to fancy your chances with an upcoming mid-range device that seems to hover more on the higher end scheme of things, then the Samsung Galaxy A9 would certainly fit you to a ‘t’, so to speak. After all, accessory manufacturer ITSKINS has shared more details concerning this device, with the Galaxy A9 touted to be a wee bit more compact as opposed to the Galaxy S7 Plus, never mind that both handsets will come with 6.0″ screens.
Measurements of the Galaxy A9 include 161.9mm x 81.3mm x 7.34mm, where it would be slightly taller than the Galaxy Note5, while sporting a metal and glass design, a fingerprint reader that should be able to handle mobile payments, a Full HD Super AMOLED display, and a Snapdragon 620 chipset, among others.
The Samsung Galaxy S7 will no doubt be a smartphone that many people would look forward to picking up when it is ready, taking into consideration how flagship devices are always in demand. Well, the Galaxy S7 has been said to target an early 2016 release, and some photos of the alleged device has already been snapped, although one should take into consideration that the original Weibo post is no longer there.
Of course, do take this particular leak with a pinch of salt, since it could be one of the numerous smartphones from various manufacturers that could roll out a similar looking handset. In the leaked photos, you can see a wrap-around metal border design, which seems to be the in thing at least for the next couple of years. All that we can do now is to sit tight and wait for the real deal to surface.