[Edaily Reporter Yun Junghoon ]SKTelecom(017670)is launching the "Galaxy Wide 9," a value-for-money 5G smartphone priced in the 400,000 won range, as an exclusive offering to target the mid-to-low-end phone market. It is the latest model in the "Galaxy Wide" series, which has established itself as SKT's flagship mid-to-low-end lineup over the past decade.

SKT announced that it will begin exclusive sales of the Galaxy Wide 9 starting on the 3rd through its official online store, “T Direct Shop,” and its nationwide offline stores, “T World.” The manufacturer’s suggested retail price is 469,700 won.

The newly released Galaxy Wide 9 is characterized by its adoption of a host of premium-level specifications at a reasonable price. In particular, it is the first model in the Wide series to support water and dust resistance, significantly enhancing its durability.

Key specifications include: △ a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED large display △ a 5,000mAh high-capacity battery (supporting up to 25W fast charging) △ a 50-megapixel main camera with optical image stabilization (OIS). At 7.5mm thick and weighing 192g, it is thinner and lighter than its predecessor (7.9mm, 200g).

Additionally, it comes pre-installed with the “ZEM” app, which helps foster healthy smartphone usage habits, making it well-suited as a first smartphone for teenagers or children.

To celebrate the launch of the Galaxy Wide 9, SKT is holding a promotional event for customers who purchase the device. Customers who buy the product through the T Direct Shop will receive various “T Gift” benefits, including a 30,000-won Daiso gift card and a Lumena wireless desk fan.

Yoon Myung-won, Head of Channel & Device at SKT Corporation, said, “The Galaxy Wide series is a flagship value-for-money lineup that has been proven over the past 10 years with consistent customer support,” adding, “We will continue to expand customer choice by launching a variety of devices with solid specs at reasonable prices.”