<p>Samsung Electronics India on Thursday (16 July) launched of two new 4G enabled smartphones in the J Series - Galaxy J5 priced at Rs 11,999 and Galaxy J7 for 14,999. With this, Samsung has expanded its long term evolution (LTE) smartphone portfolio to 10.<br><br>The new smartphones from Samsung are a combination of powerful technology, innovative features and superior consumer offerings, reiterating the company’s commitment to develop innovative products based on deep consumer insights.<br><br>Samsung has tied up exclusively with Flipkart and both models can be pre booked on Flipkart from July 16 to July 22.<br><br>Asim Warsi, Vice President, Marketing, IT & Mobile at Samsung India, said, “Samsung is committed to lead the 4G revolution by providing new user experiences and latest technology. With consumers embracing the 4G revolution, we are looking at expanding our product offerings. The launch of Galaxy J5 and Galaxy J7 aims to give consumers options in the mid-range price segment. With optimal features and great value proposition for our consumers, the new devices will offer an uncompromised smartphone experience, at very competitive prices.”<br><br>In anticipation of a change to a mobile-first experience and a shift from downloading to streaming content, Samsung has ensured both models have powerful specifications to make the most of 4G networks with speeds up to 150 Mbps. Galaxy J5 and Galaxy J7 also feature 5” and 5.5” HD Super AMOLED displays and the proprietary Sound Alive technology that provide a holistic and immersive entertainment experience. In addition, these new smart phones include popular features exclusive to GALAXY devices, such as Ultra-Power Saving Mode, Easy Mode and usage in 14 regional languages.<br><br>Based on Samsung’s internal research, 87% of mid-segment Smartphone users in India in the age group of 18-25 years engage in mobile gaming. Samsung has developed a unique multi-player gaming proposition to provide a more engaging entertainment platform. The company has partnered with Gameloft, a leading publisher of games for mobile, to provide an exclusive offer for mobile gaming enthusiasts. Users of the Galaxy J5 and Galaxy J7 will get free in-game credits of up to INR 3,200 for prominent titles like Asphalt 8 and Modern Combat 5 among others. With 4G network capabilities, gamers will also be able to enjoy a better multiplayer experience on their smartphones. Samsung has ensured that Galaxy J5 and Galaxy J7 deliver superior multi-player gaming performance by powering them with 64-bit Quad-Core and Octa-Core processors respectively along with 1.5GB of RAM.<br><br>With the launch of Galaxy J5 and Galaxy J7, Samsung has also redefined the selfie experience for consumers with a powerful 5MP front camera coupled with a front facing flash for great selfies in any lighting condition. The smartphones are equipped with a 13MP AF primary camera to provide imaging capabilities that are powerful enough to fulfil every shutterbugs needs.<br><br>The slim and light Galaxy J5 and Galaxy J7 smartphones come with a user-friendly design philosophy to enable users with a comfortable grip while operating or playing a game on the phone. With a slim design, the Galaxy J5 measures up to 7.9mm, whereas the Galaxy J7 measures a discreet 7.5mm. Both the Galaxy J5 and Galaxy J7 come with anti-smudge anodized CMF coating, which gives the devices a premium and stylish feel. The models will be available in white and black colour options.<br><br>Samsung has also partnered with Airtel to provide an introductory offer for 4G users which will include double data offer. Customers will also get unlimited music download worth Rs 594 through Wynk Music app for a period of 6 months.<br><br><em>(BW Online Bureau)</em></p>