Samsung could be working on a souped-up variant of the Galaxy J2 (2017)

Samsung is working on a souped-up variant of the Galaxy J2 (2017), according to a listing spotted on GFXBench’s online database on Wednesday. The handset, which carries the model number SM-J250G, sports a larger 5-inch display and a more powerful 1.4GHz Snapdragon 425 processor.

Related: Samsung launches Galaxy J2 2017 in India

The documentation also points towards the mystery unit packing 16GB of expandable internal storage, an 8-megapixel rear-facing camera that’s equipped with autofocus, a 5-megapixel front-facing shooter and shipping running Android 7.1.1 skinned with Samsung’s Experience interface out of the box.

Don’t count on variant of the Galaxy J2 (2017) hitting the shelves

As for when the handset will hit the market… Well, your guess is as good as ours. We should point out, however, that this could very well be a false sighting. It’s not exactly difficult to manipulate system data to fool a benchmark engine, so best take this information with a pinch of salt.

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Gear Sport now up for pre-order in the United Arab Emirates

Samsung’s latest fitness-orientated wearable, the Gear Sport, is now available to pre-order in the United Arab Emirates through a number of authorized digital stores, including Axiom, Carrefour, Eros, Jumbo and Plugins, for AED 1,199 ($325).

The Gear Sport, as we noted in our hands-on coverage, is a watch-like activity tracker that was created to bridge the fitness-shaped gap between the Gear S3 classic and Gear S3 frontier, two offerings from the firm’s flagship smartwatch range.

Heavily influenced by the design of the Gear S2, the Gear Sport features a 1.2-inch Super AMOLED display, a 1GHz Exynos 3250 dual-core processor, 768MB of RAM, 4GB of internal storage and a 300mAh battery. It also features built-in GPS.

The best feature, in Samsung’s opinion at least, is the Gear Sport’s water resistance abilities; the device can reportedly be submerged in water (5 ATM) for around two-hours, which is more than enough time to swim a considerable amount of lengths.

Our full review of the Gear Sport is coming soon

We’re still waiting to try out the Gear Sport for ourselves (and once we do, expect to see a full review), but if you’re on the fence about whether to pre-order a unit, we advise you to consult our hands-on. It contains some great information.

Those who reserve a unit before October 22 will receive a free pair of Samsung’s U Flex headphones, which are valued at AED 299 ($80) in the region.

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Galaxy Note 8 now available in Nigeria

Samsung has now launched the Galaxy Note 8 in Nigeria, following an announcement at the Four Points by Sheraton, Lagos a couple of weeks ago; however, customers wanting to purchase the handset will have a tough time seeing as it isn’t actually up for grabs yet.

Those interested will instead need to pre-register their interest in the Galaxy Note 8 before they’re given the opportunity to purchase one, but Samsung will award them a complimentary fast-charging battery back and protective cover for their troubles.

Galaxy Note 8 is Samsung’s most impressive smartphone to date

Unveiled back in August, the Galaxy Note 8 is Samsung’s most impressive smartphone to date, packing a 6.3-inch Infinity Display, an Exynos 8895 CPU, 6GB of RAM, a 12MP Dual rear-facing camera, an 8MP selfie shooter and a 3,300mAh battery.

Galaxy Note 8 Review: More than a Galaxy S8 with an S Pen

As you’re probably well aware by now, the handset, which is the firm’s first smartphone to feature a dual-camera setup, is also equipped with a slew of nifty software features, like a Live Focus camera mode, a Live Message GIF-creation tool and Dual Messenger.

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