Samsung Galaxy C5 is now official

Earlier this week, after multiple rumors and leaks, Samsung Galaxy C5 arrived at FCC. Now, this mid-ranger with a premium design is finally official in China and all the details are no longer secret, including its launch date and price.

Samsung Galaxy C5 has the following specs and features, most of them already revealed more than just once by rumors and leaks:

• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 SoC
• Memory/Storage: 4 GB RAM; 32 GB or 64 GB internal storage and microSD support up to
• Display: 5.2-inch AMOLED with 1,920X1,080 pixels
• Cameras: 8 MP front, 16 MP back
• Connectivity: 4G LTE, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 LE with A2DP, NFC, GPS with A-GPS and GLONASS, micro USB 2.0 
• Operating system: Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
• Weight/Dimensions: 0.32 pounds; 5.74X2.83X0.26 inches
• Battery/Autonomy: lithium ion 2600 mAh (embedded); 
• Colors: gold, rose gold, gray, silver

The Galaxy C5 should also work with Samsung Pay, thanks to the integrated fingerprint reader. 

Pre-orders are already open, and shipments will begin mid-June. The 32 GB version has a price tag of roughly $335 USD, and the 64 GB variant can be acquired for about $365 USD. The larger Galaxy C7 will start around $400 USD, offering slightly better specs (Snapdragon 625, 5.7-inch display, 3300 mAh battery). We will get back to the Galaxy C lineup as soon as we find out anything about its arrival on the international market.