Tizen it great? Samsung Z2 visits the FCC heralding possible U.S. launch of the handset

by Alan Friedman / Apr 25, 2017, 12:03 PM

The Tizen powered Samsung Z2 receives its FCC certification

The Tizen powered Samsung Z2 has been available in certain markets since last August. Now, a new variant of the phone appears to be coming to the U.S. as model number SM-Z200M has been certified by the FCC. A dual SIM version of the device with the model number SM-Z200M/DS recently received its Wi-Fi certification. If the Z2 is indeed heading to the U.S., there could be some changes made to the original version of the phone.

The current Samsung Z2 handset features a 4-inch screen carrying a 480 x 800 (WVGA) resolution. Under the hood is a Spreadtrum SC9830 chipset with a quad-core 1.5GHz CPU. 1GB of RAM is inside along with 8GB of native storage. A 128GB microSD slot is available for those requiring additional storage. The 5MP rear-facing camera comes with an aperture of f/2.2, and a front-facing .3MP VGA snapper handles selfies and video chats. Keeping the lights on is a 1500mAh battery and Tizen 2.4 is pre-installed.

As usual, the FCC documentation doesn't give us much information outside of where the agency's sticker is going to be found. With this news out, we have our ears to the ground trying to hear any word about a possible stateside launch of the Samsung Z2. As soon as we hear anything, we will pass it along to you.

source: FCC via MobileXpose

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15 Comments

1. Export

Posts: 98; Member since: Apr 24, 2017

Too many letters sammy you got the Z, J, S K, T, W, X, Y and R it's too much, too much!

posted on Apr 25, 2017, 12:05 PM 2

2. galaxy-gear

Posts: 119; Member since: Sep 30, 2016

It's positive

posted on Apr 25, 2017, 12:18 PM 0

4. Export

These specs are potato. :(

posted on Apr 25, 2017, 12:23 PM 1

13. trojan_horse

Posts: 5868; Member since: May 06, 2016

"These specs are potato. " Because it's a budget phone, meant for those who can't afford flagships.

posted on Apr 25, 2017, 2:13 PM 5

6. Clars123

Posts: 1075; Member since: Mar 16, 2015

name one market that has ALL said devices at once..

posted on Apr 25, 2017, 12:29 PM 0

3. Settings

Posts: 2943; Member since: Jul 02, 2014

Another useless smartphone OS. Even Windows Phone has users than Tizen.

posted on Apr 25, 2017, 12:23 PM 3

5. surethom

Posts: 1613; Member since: Mar 04, 2009

Tizan is not that good & lacks developers & unless that changes it will never go main stream.

posted on Apr 25, 2017, 12:24 PM 1

10. VasiliS7

Posts: 192; Member since: Jan 10, 2017

What about a Tizen powered S8? T8?

posted on Apr 25, 2017, 1:03 PM 0

7. kiko007

Posts: 7491; Member since: Feb 17, 2016

Garbage.

posted on Apr 25, 2017, 12:40 PM 0

8. GreenMan

Posts: 2694; Member since: Nov 09, 2015

4" smartphone with a 800x480 resolution...? So, does this thing has a 15:9 aspect ratio...? Just like my Lumia 430...? Anyhow, if Samsung push this phone for $50 then it might actually fly...! But chances are rather slim... I'm not too hopeful about The Tizen... Oh well, G'Day!

posted on Apr 25, 2017, 12:54 PM 1

11. Export

Which is so higly unlikely due to materials, manufacturing process and shipping. It would be fun to play around on this OS. I have not heard of it until now.

posted on Apr 25, 2017, 1:30 PM 0

9. VasiliS7

We want Tizen OS as the 3rd OS in mobile market and 1st in TV, Wearable, Automotive market and IoT.

posted on Apr 25, 2017, 12:58 PM 0

12. Tziggy14

Posts: 623; Member since: Sep 02, 2014

As if Samsung thinks people won't notice the lack of the Play Store app. lol Flop city.

posted on Apr 25, 2017, 1:57 PM 0

14. mikehunta727 unregistered

Tizen is such a mess right now

posted on Apr 25, 2017, 2:39 PM 0

15. roscuthiii

Posts: 2383; Member since: Jul 18, 2010

"Tizen it great" bwahahahahahaha I see what you did there. Funny guy. I haven't been here in a while... just wanted to let you know I got a chuckle. (Actually... I was coming in hot to grill you over a perceived grammatical faux pas, then I got the joke.)