Fujitsu's Flagship Android Phone Demonstrated at MWC on Video

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Ever since CES we have had some hints of a powerful and feature rich phone coming from Fujitsu. Today the new phone was demoed on video at Mobile World Congress. Just as a recap, here are the specs of this amazing looking phone:

• 4.6-inch 1080p display
• NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad-core CPU
• Camera resolution: 13.1 megapixels
• Water-resistant and dust-resistant
• Equipped with fingerprint sensor
• OS: Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)

The fingerprint scanner is designed to help lock down certain corporate apps, so that could give this device some extra market appeal. The phone will also come with Fujitsu’s NX UI skin. While this is likely disappointing to some, it is pretty much to be expected with most manufacturers today. Additionally, the phone will come with some post-processing functionality to go along with the massive 13MP camera. If this phone ends up packing as much quality of construction as it does quantity of features, then we might just see a new Android OEM rise to challenge the others. It will likely come to Japan this summer.

The only bad news is that Fujitsu is currently negotiating with carriers in Europe, China, and the U.S., but the device won't likely come to those locations until the 4th quarter. Check out the video above and sound off in the forums what you think of this device. Here's the full press release below:

Fujitsu Spotlights New Smartphone at MWC 2012
Debut of high-spec quad-core smartphone sample model

Tokyo, February 22, 2012 — Fujitsu today announced that it will showcase sample units and demonstrate its new ultra-high-spec smartphone at Fujitsu’s booth (Courtyard CY15) at Mobile World Congress 2012, to be held from February 27 to March 1, 2012 in Barcelona, Spain. The new smartphone—which boasts a quad-core CPU and features long battery life and high-bandwidth to download videos and games—was designed in response to the spread of LTE, WiMAX, and other high-speed communications networks. This model’s development is intended to address the increasingly heavy data loads that mobile devices are required to handle so that users can fully enjoy content and speeds comparable to that of video game consoles.

Information and communications technologies (ICT) of the future will put humans at the center of all activities, in which Fujitsu is confident that mobile devices will play an essential role. In line with this vision, Fujitsu has focused its development efforts on producing the world’s easiest-to-use smartphones. Based on Fujitsu’s “Human-Centric Technology” concept, the company aims to position smartphones as a close-at-hand tool that supports people’s everyday activities. By leveraging a broad range of proprietary cutting-edge technologies, from semiconductors to supercomputers, Fujitsu looks to bring to fruition its vision of Human-Centric Technology.

As demonstrated by the Raku-Raku (easy-to-use) mobile phone series, which recently broke past a milestone of 20 million units sold in Japan, Fujitsu has focused on developing a portfolio of unique universal design technologies that make smartphones easier to view, easier to hear, and easier to use when speaking. The company has also brought to bear its industry-leading water-resistant capabilities. The lateral application of these technologies has served to greatly differentiate Fujitsu’s products from those of competitors, and Fujitsu’s smartphones have been received with great acclaim.

As a result of the spread of LTE, WiMAX and other high-speed communications networks, along with the accompanying increase in data-heavy content, Fujitsu keenly understands the customer demands for products that feature both fast processing performance and long battery life. To meet these needs, Fujitsu has developed a Tegra 3-based smartphone with world-class speed and long battery life.

Quad-Core Smartphone Sample Unit

CPU: NVIDIA Tegra 3 (Maximum 1.5Ghz Quad Core + Companion Core(1)) + 12GPU
Screen size: 4.6 inches
Camera resolution: 13.1 megapixels
Water-resistant and dust-resistant
Equipped with fingerprint sensor
OS: Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)

Fujitsu Booth at Mobile World Congress 2012

Courtyard CY15 at the Mobile World Congress 2012 exhibition in Fira Montjuïc, Barcelona, Spain.


Glossary and Terms

1 Companion core:
Tegra 3′s fifth ‘companion’ core enables ultra-low power consumption, while advanced quad-core processors drive record-breaking performance and long battery life.

About NVIDIA

NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) awakened the world to computer graphics when it invented the GPU in 1999. Today, its processors power a broad range of products from smart phones to supercomputers. NVIDIA’s mobile processors are used in cell phones, tablets and auto infotainment systems. PC gamers rely on GPUs to enjoy spectacularly immersive worlds. Professionals use them to create visual effects in movies and design everything from golf clubs to jumbo jets. And researchers utilize GPUs to advance the frontiers of science with high-performance computing. The company holds more than 2,200 patents worldwide, including ones covering ideas essential to modern computing. For more information, see World Leader in Visual Computing Technologies | NVIDIA.
About Fujitsu

Fujitsu is the leading Japanese information and communication technology (ICT) company offering a full range of technology products, solutions and services. Over 170,000 Fujitsu people support customers in more than 100 countries. We use our experience and the power of ICT to shape the future of society with our customers. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 4.5 trillion yen (US$55 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011. For more information, please see Fujitsu Global

Source: TalkAndroid

 

[CoolAndroid]

It will be a superb smart phone. I think there are lot of quad core phones come this year. Hope they have super smart battery. Another new i saw that there are water proof phones also coming soon.

 

[tgyberg]

Pretty sweet!

 

[akhenax]

Nice to see manufacturers are making phones toilet proof these days.

 

[djsiva]

What's up with having capacitive buttons again?

 

[2THEXTRM]

No mention of HDMI out? All go and no show, kinda ugly lol

 

[akhenax]

What's up with having capacitive buttons again?

Diversity and user adoption.

 

[kodiak799]

Nice to see manufacturers are making phones toilet proof these days.

The irony is if you drop it in the pool or the toilet, the electronics will survive but the screen will probably shatter.

 

[kodiak799]

Have the phone makers given-up on DLNA?

Not that I've seen much use for video out on a phone, but since I can't get HBO Go on my tv or PS3, it would be nice to be able to beam it over wifi from my phone. Then again, neither my tv or PS3 are DLNA compatabile, I don't think.

 

[tgyberg]

The irony is if you drop it in the pool or the toilet, the electronics will survive but the screen will probably shatter.

I'm just looking forward to making calls while in the shower!