While we're on the actual launch date for the Malaysia launch of the Samsung Galaxy S4 / S IV, Samsung recently released a Dual-SIM version powered by an Exynos 5 Octa processor. Targeting the China market this previously unheard of Samsung Galaxy S4 / S IV version goes by the model number of I9502 which is quite apt since the standard Exynos 5 Octa powered Samsung Galaxy S4 / S IV goes by the model number of I9500.
That being said, the I9502 has practically the same tech specs as the I9500 such as the aforementioned Exynos 5 Octa processor, a 13MP camera, 5-inch Super AMOLED 1080P screen and so forth. It is 2g heavier but apart from that and the Dual-SIM capability it is identical.
In related news Samsung have also released the I9508 which is powered by the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 as the I9505 and has the same specs. The only differences are that it has TD-SCDMA support for China 3G and that like the I9502 it is meant for China. No plans seem to be under way to make either model available globally, but we'll wait and see.
COMMENTS