Samsung �has included a new smartphone in its Galaxy series � the Samsung Galaxy R. Powered by a NVIDIA Tegra 2 chip, it is second after Samsung Galaxy S2�to have this in the Galaxy series.

Just like other Tegra 2 based smartphones like Motorola Atrix, and Droid 2 which are known for their great capabilities of HD video playback and HD video recording, the Samsung Galaxy R is also promised to have the same recording and HD capabilities.

The Samsung Galaxy R smartphone is capable of full HD 1080p video playback, recording video at HD 720p quality and offers great gaming performance. The handset is said to be a cheaper version of the Samsung Galaxy S II and is equipped with a smaller 4.2-inch 800�480 Super LCD screen instead of Super AMOLED Plus.

Other specs include a 5-megapixel camera, and 8GB internal storage which is expandable via microSD card slot for up to 32GB. It weighs 131 grams and comes in dimensions of 125.7 x 66.7 x 9.55 mm.

This latest Android 2.3 flagship has just been announced in the US Market and will be available worldwide soon.

[via TechChee]