The handset will land at KT, priced at 550,000 won ($493 / €368)

Aug 28, 2013 10:26 GMT  ·  By

South Korean mobile phone maker Samsung Electronics has officially launched a new smartphone on its homeland market, namely the Galaxy S4 mini.

The new device will be available for purchase in the country through KT in Black and White flavors, featuring a price tag of 550,000 won ($493 / €368), SammyHub reports.

Galaxy S4 mini arrives on shelves as the smaller flavor of the Galaxy S4, featuring a 1.7GHz dual-core Snapdragon 400 processor, 1.5GB of RAM, and a 1900mAh battery inside.

Furthermore, the new device lands on shelves with a 4.3-inch touchscreen capable of delivering a qHD resolution, and sports an 8-megapixel photo snapper on the back.

The smartphone runs under Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, with Samsung’s TouchWiz UI loaded on top, and sports exclusive features such as Sound & Shot, Group Play, WatchON, and more.