Samsung Omnia II GT-i8000 / SCH-i920

518 reviews

Jun, 2013

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Camera (67)
Text input (27)
Sound (17)
Screen (15)
Reception (5)

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Features (38)
Battery (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 518 reviews from magazines and websites. Views about the screen and sound are on the whole positive. The text input and apps are also mentioned favorably. There are mixed reviews on the social networking functionality and connectivity, while the battery and build quality get critical opinions.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Samsung Omnia II GT-i8000 / SCH-i920 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by: Joseph L. Flatley (engadget.com)

Verizon Samsung Omnia II impressions

When the Omnia II first appeared on our radar, two things caught our attention: TouchWiz 2.0 and Windows Mobile 6.5. To be honest, neither of these items really piqued our interest: we knew what to expect from WinMo and had serious reservations about...

Spacious display ; Great multimedia features ; Solid construction

TouchWiz 2 interface ; Underpowered ; Overpriced

Dec, 2009

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Expert review by: Bonnie Cha (cnet.com)

Samsung Omnia II (Verizon Wireless)

Editors' note : This review has been updated since the original publish date with information regarding the proximity sensor. See the Performance section for more information.

The Samsung Omnia II boasts a spacious and sharp AMOLED touch screen. Samsung's TouchWiz 2.0 user interface gives the Omnia II great customization options and is easy to use. The Windows Mobile 6.5 smartphone also has advanced multimedia features,...

Omnia II is a bit bulky; Swype keyboard takes some acclimation; can occasionally be sluggish.

While not the most powerful smartphone on the market, the Samsung Omnia II features an improved user interface and a richer multimedia experience to make it a worthy upgrade over its predecessor and one of the best Windows Mobile devices on the market.

Dec, 2009

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Expert review by: Ginny Mies (pcworld.com)

Samsung Omnia II

On the surface, the Samsung Omnia II ($200 with a two-year contract from Verizon; price as of 12/1/09) seems to be the Windows Mobile phone that fans have been waiting for. With its gorgeous 3.7-inch AMOLED touch display, attractive design, and...

Alluring design ; Excellent video quality

TouchWiz has some quirks ; Touchscreen isn't super responsive

With its eye-catching design and variety of multimedia features, the Omnia II is a solid Windows phone, but sluggish performance keeps it from being perfect.

Dec, 2009

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Expert review by: GSMArena team (gsmarena.com)

Samsung I8000 Omnia II review: A surprising experience

Samsung's top tier of Omnia devices is populated by some seriously heavy-hitters - first the 720p video recording Omnia HD and now the Omnia II - with its best-in-the-business display, WM 6.5...

3.7-inch 65K-color resistive AMOLED touchscreen, 480 x 800 pixels ; Windows Mobile 6.5 with TouchWiz UI 2.0 and Media Gate 3D ; Samsung S3C6410 800MHz processor; HW Graphic Accelerator ; 256MB RAM ; 5 megapixel auto focus camera with LED flash,...

No xenon flash ; No camera lens cover ; 65K color limitation of display results in banding in color gradients ; microSD slot is under the back cover ; Browser has issues with Flash support

All that being said, it’s just numbers we’re talking here. If you think that calling it 667MHz makes Omnia II a worse performer, you're wrong. The clock rate of a processor is only useful for providing comparisons between computer chips in the same...

Aug, 2009

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Expert review by: (pcmag.com)

Samsung Omnia II SCH-i920 (Verizon Wireless)

If the Samsung Omnia II was a movie, it would be a cult classic, not a box-office blockbuster. This super-powered Windows Mobile 6.5 phone is laden with so much software, it practically requires exegesis. You could write books about the software on...

Speedy processor. Excellent Microsoft Exchange connectivity. A huge amount of built-in software and options

Bewildering, because there are so many options. Bloatware. Hard-to-use resistive touchscreen

The Samsung Omnia II has a "more is more" philosophy, resulting in a phone that can be overwhelming to use.

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Expert review by: Kelcey Lehrich (electronista.com)

Review: Samsung Omnia II

Samsung Windows Mobile flagship gets good hardware but poor software.

Bright, sharp AMOLED screen ; Good camera and photo features ; High call quality ; Opera and other built-in apps ; Fast data speeds on Verizon

TouchWiz is extremely clunky ; Future of classic Windows Mobile in doubt ; Overall interface is slow and imprecise ; Swype not necessarily a big advantage ; More intuitive phones available for as much or less

Hardware: design, camera and call quality When first powering up the Omnia II we immediately noticed the great screen it has. The screen is powered by AMOLED (active-matrix organic LED) technology and, as is often the case, very bright and very

May, 2010

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Expert review by: wubayou (devhardware.com)

Samsung Omnia II for Verizon Wireless

The Samsung Omnia II is a smartphone sequel to its predecessor released a year ago from the manufacturer. This new edition offers Verizon customers plenty of features in the way of practicality and entertainment, in addition to a design that is hard to...

Another valuable feature offered by the Samsung Omnia II is integrated GPS. When used with the VZ Navigator service, you can get turn-by-turn voice-guided directions to help you get to your destination in the quickest way possible. The GPS also works...

Mar, 2010

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Expert review by: (consumersearch.com)

Samsung Omnia II Review

Samsung Omnia II reviewed by ConsumerSearch, which notes pros and cons, along with reviews and ratings for the Samsung Omnia II and comparisons to other Cell Phones

Brilliant touch screen; Records excellent quality video; Video editing software; Swype technology makes texting easier

Sluggish user interface; Keyboard lags; Overlapping, redundant menus

Feb, 2010

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Expert review by: Marilyn Torres (mobilitysite.com)

Samsung Omnia II: A Review

After a week with the Samsung Omnia II, what follows is a detailed rundown of every function, issues, and realizations I ran into on a daily basis. While there

Dec, 2009

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Expert review by: Jen Edwards (brighthand.com)

Samsung Omnia II Review

It is available now for $200 with a two-year contract and a $100 mail-in rebate

Gorgeous display ; Innovative Swype keyboard technology really works ; Good quality camera with video ; Offers a strong mobile entertainment experience ; Good battery life

Painful e-mail experience ; Average voice quality ; Somewhat confusing UI/menu system

You can also edit photos on the phone: flip, resize, rotate, crop, brightness, contrast, and color effects

Dec, 2009