Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy Quantum 2 smartphone in the South Korean market. This particular handset was in the news since the last few weeks. We even saw the phone’s detailed specifications along with the live images a few days ago. Now, without any ado, Samsung has made the device official in association with SK Telecom. The essential highlight of the Galaxy Quantum 2 is that it ships with a QNRG chip for security purposes. The smartphone packs Snapdragon 855+ SoC, 6GB of RAM, and sports a 64MP triple-camera setup. This particular model is rumoured to launch as the Galaxy A82 in the global markets. However, as of now, Samsung has not revealed any details as far as the global launch of the Quantum 2 goes.
Samsung Galaxy Quantum 2 Pricing And Availability
The Galaxy Quantum 2 price in Korea is set to 699,600 South Korean Won (KRW) which translates to Rs 46,945. The device will be available for pre-orders starting from today i.e April 13th, and it will go on sale from April 23rd. As of now, Samsung has not confirmed any details regarding the global availability of the Quantum 2.
Samsung Galaxy Quantum 2 Specifications, Features
The Galaxy Quantum 2 features a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Infinity-O display that has a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the device is powered by a two-year-old Snapdragon 855+ chipset. The phone ships with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The device has an in-display fingerprint sensor. On the software side of things, the Galaxy Quantum 2 runs Android 11 out of the box.
In terms of optics, the smartphone sports a triple-camera setup. The rear-facing camera module consists of a 64MP primary camera that has OIS support, and an f/1.8 aperture. The other two sensors the phone incorporates at the rear is a 12MP ultra-wide lens and a 5MP depth sensor. The smartphone features a 10-megapixel camera at the front for selfies and video calling.
Connectivity-wise, the device offers dual-SIM support, 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, NFC, Samsung Pay, and has a USB Type-C port. The smartphone packs a 4000mAh battery that supports 25W fast charging. Dimensions-wise, the phone measures at around 161.9mm x 73.8mm x 8.1mm, and weighs 176 grams.
The essential highlight of the Galaxy Quantum 2 is that it ships with QRNG (Quantum Random Number Generator) chip which is developed by ID Quantique. The QRNG chip provides a differentiated security experience that generates random numbers by creating noise via an LED and capturing it via a CMOS sensor. This chip makes use of quantum encryption technology. The quantum cryptographic chip works with Shinhan Bank and Standard Chartered Bank Korea apps. It even works well with other services like 11Street, T World, SK Pay, PASS, and T Membership. In the future, the QRNG chip will also work with Samsung’s own credit card.
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