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Samsung ATIV S

alaTest has collected and analyzed 70 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviews about the design and portability are generally positive. The battery and responsiveness are also appreciated. Comments are divided on the camera, and some have doubts about the GPS navigation and value for money.

screen, responsiveness, battery, portability, design

value for money, GPS navigation

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Samsung ATIV S is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 96/100 = Excellent quality.

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Review Samsung ATIV S Smartphone

 

A new star in the Windows sky. Samsung offers a direct competitor to the HTC 8X and the Nokia Lumia 920 with the ATIV S; all three devices run Windows Phone 8. Where are the small but subtle differences and can it ascend to the Windows Phone 8 throne? ...

Good build quality and low weight ; HD Super AMOLED Display ; Completely smooth operating system ; High quality camera ; Removable battery ; Storage extension via micro SD card ; Long battery runtime

Retail price: 549 Euros ; Small scope of delivery

Despite the low benchmark results Windows Phone 8 is really fast and smooth. The display is top-notch, color reproduction and viewing angle stability are convincing

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Samsung Ativ S review

 

Samsung was the first manufacturer to officially announce a Windows Phone 8 device, but has since been suspiciously quiet about its plans. Plagued by delays and a missed launch period with HTC and Nokia, Samsung's carrier deals, release dates, and...

Lightweight and slim ; Large display ; Physical Windows key

Samsung's additional software ; Speaker is tinny ; Windows Phone app ecosystem

A sturdy device that can challenge the 8X and Lumia 920

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Samsung Ativ S review: A fresh start

 

Microsoft's campaign is underway across the board with Windows 8, RT and WP 8 and all eyes are now set on Redmond's allies for a demonstration of fire power. Following some early warning shots from Nokia and HTC, Samsung are now free to fire at will.

Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE support ; Quad-band 3G with 42 Mbps HSDPA and 5.7 Mbps HSUPA support ; 4.8" 16M-color Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen of 720 x 1280 pixel resolution ; Scratch resistant Gorilla Glass 2 display ; 8 megapixel autofocus camera...

App catalog falls short of Android and iOS ; Competition has quad-core Krait CPUs already ; Costs more than the Galaxy S III SIM-free ; No FM radio ; No system-wide file manager ; No voice-guided navigation ; No music player equalizers ; No lockscreen...

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Samsung ATIV S vs HTC Windows Phone 8X

 

Microsoft has finally released the first batch of Windows Phone 8 handsets, and since we happen to be in possession of two of those, it seemed only natural to us to make a quick comparison between them. In the blue corner today we have the Samsung...

When it's all said and done, it's extremely difficult to name one of these handsets a definite winner. Like in many other times when we've compared two smartphones, it'll all depend on your personal preferences, but it is exactly here where we come in.

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Samsung ATIV S Review

 

Samsung's ATIV S is a strange kind of Windows Phone device. Not because it does anything wrong, but because it really stands out from the first batch of Windows Phone 8 devices. While Nokia and HTC are trying to come up with most lively and cheerful...

Very large screen ; microSDXC card slot

A bit too big for some users ; Camera and camcorder could be better

There's a lot to love in the ATIV S. It's not the perfect smartphone, but it has a large and eye-catching Super AMOLED screen, as well as decent exterior and stable performance. It may not be particularly pretty, but it sure does stand out from the...

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Samsung ATIV S Smartphone Review: Specs and Features

 

Samsung ATIV S ReviewThe first Windows 8 phone, Samsung ATIV S is going to be launched by Samsung in a short period of time. After Windows computers and tablets, Samsung is coming up with its new line of Windows Smartphones ...

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Hands-on with the Samsung ATIV S [Video]

 

In comparison with the colorful range of Windows Phone, the Samsung ATIV S looks kinda boring. It’s not a new design from Samsung at all,...

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Hands on: Samsung Ativ S review

 

The Ativ S could prove to be every bit as premium as Samsung's Galaxy S3

Thin construction ; Big removable battery ; Biggest screen of any Windows Phone 8 device ; Strong specs ; Aluminum body

Windows Phone 8 software untested ; Could be expensive

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Samsung ATIV S Windows Phone (preview)

 

The Samsung ATIV S is the first Windows Phone 8 device to officially be unveiled.

Windows Phone 8 ; 720p super AMOLED screen ; Brushed aluminium chassis

No word on AU release ; Strange product name

The Samsung ATIV S will be one of the first smartphones to run Microsoft's new mobile OS, Windows Phone 8. It features a large 4.8in super AMOLED HD screen, has an 8-megapixel camera and boasts an aluminium chassis.

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ATIV S

 

The Samsung ATIV S will be one of the first smartphones to run Microsoft's new mobile OS, Windows Phone 8. It features a large 4.8in super AMOLED HD screen, has an 8-megapixel camera and boasts an aluminium chassis.

Windows Phone 8 720p super AMOLED screen Brushed aluminium chassis

No word on AU release Strange product name

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