Samsung will soon join the big names of smart phones with their new model: The Samsung Pixon.

This gadget is packed with a 8 Mega pixel camera (with x16 digital zoom, auto-focus, fast-shutter, face detection) and a slim body of just 13.8mm.

Samsung Pixon Specs:

• 3.2″ touch screen display

• 8 megapixel camera with auto focus

• Face Detection technology

• Geotagging

• Quad-band GSM/EDGE radios

• HSDPA 7.2 Mbps at 2100MHz

• Bluetooth 2.0

• FM radio with RDS

• TV-out jack and supports microSD cards

The new gadget will be released early October in  France and European countries and will be followed by few Asian countries. There is no report yet as to when will it be available in North America.  [via UberGizmo]