Samsung launches a new ‘smartphone’ without Internet connectivity

Last updated: April 13th, 2018 at 05:59 UTC+01:00

Aye, yous heard that right. Samsung has released a new budget 'smartphone' in Republic of korea without any form of Internet connectivity onboard. The new Galaxy J2 Pro from Samsung Korea is primarily targeted at students who seek to avoid distractions on the Cyberspace. The device is also suitable for older people who find besides many apps and features on modern 24-hour interval smartphones overwhelming.

Aimed at students and senior citizens

The Galaxy J2 Pro supports bones phone features such every bit calls, text messages, and taking pictures, but lacks whatever form of 2G, 3G or Wi-Fi connectivity. The device will come preinstalled with an offline dictionary app, Diodict four, to help students with vocabulary in Korean and English language.

The smartphone boasts a 5-inch qHD Super AMOLED display, 1.4GHz quad-core processor, 2600 mAh replaceable battery, 1.v GB of RAM, and 16 GB of internal retentivity along with a microSD slot. It also sports an eight-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapixel front camera to take care of the photography needs. Though the press release doesn't say anything about the onboard operating system, the Galaxy branding hints at an Android-powered device, maybe without whatsoever of the Google apps and certification.

The Galaxy J2 Pro is priced at 199,100 won (US$185) and will be available in blackness and gold color options. If you find the pricing steep, Samsung is also running an interesting promotion whereby students purchasing the Galaxy J2 Pro through June will receive a total refund if they buy any of the higher end Milky way S or A series smartphones after finishing their higher exams.

Because all the weird gimmicks that many Android OEMs bring to the marketplace, perchance a smartphone without Cyberspace connectivity is non such a bad idea when targeted at niche segments and use cases. While the premise behind making this smartphone isn't too crazy, naming it as Galaxy J2 Pro seems to be a lousy branding conclusion.