Samsung Galaxy Note5 Dual SIM launched in India

Samsung's flagship phablet the Galaxy Note5 was launched in India last year for Rs. 53,900, which was a single-SIM variant. Now Samsung has launched the dual SIM variant of the Galaxy Note5 in the country. 

The Galaxy Note5 Dual SIM was first launched in Taiwan followed by other Asian countries including Malaysia and Philippines. 

The Galaxy Note5 Dual SIM offers the same specifications as the single-SIM model, but it comes with dual nano-SIM slots. The specs include 5.7-inch Quad HD Super AMOLED display, octa-core Exynos 7420 SoC, 4GB RAM, 32GB/64GB internal storage, 16MP main camera (w/ LED flash, OIS, f/1.9 aperture, 4K video recording) and 5MP front snapper.

It runs Android 5.1.1 Lollipop (upgradable to Android Marshmallow), supports 4G LTE, NFC connectivity and is fueled by 3000mAh battery with fast charging support, both wired and wireless. Other features include fingerprint sensor (integrated into the Home button) and Heart Rate sensor.

The Samsung Galaxy Note5 Dual SIM is priced at Rs. 51,400 for the 32GB storage model and Rs. 57,000 for the 64GB storage model. The 32GB model is already available from the official Samsung India eStore, while the 64GB storage model will be available soon. They come in Black Sapphire, Gold Platinum and Silver Platinum colors.

In an interview with ET, Manu Sharma, director-product marketing at Samsung India, said: "In the high-end segment, we saw a very strong trend of people using dual-SIMs in our A series smartphones. Consumers want a premium device, which has a local SIM and space for another SIM. We will continue doing products that will address an opportunity and we will drive the dual-SIM market in the premium segment, starting with the Note 5."