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AT&T, Sprint, U.S. Cellular to Sell Samsung Galaxy Mega

Aug 19, 2013, 8:34 AM by Eric M. Zeman
updated Aug 19, 2013, 10:03 AM

Updated: rewrote headline, added details about AT&T version; added details about Sprint version

Samsung today announced that a handful of U.S. network operators will sell the Galaxy Mega 6.3. The Mega, which was announced earlier this year, features a 6.3-inch HD display, 1.7GHz dual-core processor, support for LTE and HSPA+, and 3200mAh battery. It also features an 8-megapixel main camera and a 1.9-megapixel user-facing camera; Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, GLONASS, NFC, and MHL; support for microSD cards up to 64GB; and 1.5GB of RAM. It runs Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean with Samsung's TouchWiz software and applications. It will be sold in the U.S. by AT&T, Sprint, and U.S. Cellular. AT&T said the Mega 6.3 will be available beginning August 23 for $149.99 with a new contract or for $24 per month with AT&T Next. Sprint said the Mega 6.3 will be available "later this year," but did not provide pricing. U.S. Cellular has yet to announce pricing and availability.

source: Samsung

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Samsung Galaxy Mega (CDMA)

6.3" display HD+ resolution
Snapdragon MSM8930AB processor 1.5 GB RAM
3,200 mAh battery
Memory Card Slot, Headphone Jack (3.5mm), NFC

Samsung Galaxy Mega (GSM)

6.3" display HD+ resolution
3,200 mAh battery
Memory Card Slot, Headphone Jack (3.5mm), NFC

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Haggard

Aug 19, 2013, 8:43 AM

No Verizon

shocking. 🙄

KOL4420

I think its a good move by Verizon. Sprint carrying this phone? why?

It doesnt make any sense. As for the features this phone offers the only thing better than the Note 2 is the size of the screen and the lower price. But is it really worth it? M...
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deanwoof

Aug 19, 2013, 11:34 AM

This AND note 3?

Launch dates so close. I'd feel like an idiot if I bought this instead of the note 3. Wy Samsung

DarkStar

Choice. Some people want the size of a note but not pay 300 dollars for it. This is a cheaper alternative.

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Jellz

Aug 19, 2013, 9:12 AM

6.3?

Jesus Cristos that's HUGE. What's the official line between smartphone/tablet? 7+ inches is tablet, below 7 inches is phone? Who wants a phone that big?

Doom Wolf

Depending on the features I may want one.

Tofuchong

in todays minimilist society, having a multifunctional device is the best thing possible. With a proper case, this phone doubles as a phone/tablet. You can also use it to serve pizza, due to its large size. With an otterbox, it doubles as a goalies ...
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