Review of Samsung Omnia W (model I8350) - Samsung's first Windows Phone smartphone. Review of Samsung Omnia W (model I8350) - Samsung's first Windows Phone smartphone Appearance and ease of use

This smartphone caused a stir back at IFA 2012, when Samsung decided to show it a little earlier than Nokia announced its devices; I remember that Microsoft was very unhappy with this act of the Koreans. Positioning the device is quite simple - it is flagship smartphone companies on Windows Phone, designed for those who have already decided on the platform and want the best set of characteristics.

Equipment

• Smartphone
• Charger
• USB cable (also part of charger)
• Wired headset
• Warranty card

Among the features of the package, it is worth noting only a comfortable earbud headset with a call acceptance button and a volume rocker.

Appearance, control elements, case materials, assembly

When I first saw this device, I sighed with disappointment - how cool this smartphone looked compared to other Samsung products, but why did they decide to release it on Windows Phone? Why couldn't the Galaxy S3 have a similar design? Even now, this approach of the Koreans upsets me. But let's get back to the appearance of the Ativ S. The smartphone looks strict and does not at all look like a plastic toy. If we talk about the shape of the case, it reminds me of the first Galaxy Note and Galaxy SII - the same rectangular case with rounded corners.

Most of the front side is occupied by a 4.8” screen; above it there is a speaker mesh, the company logo and proximity and light sensors.

And under it you can see a block of three buttons – touch-sensitive “Back” and “Search”, as well as a physical “Win” key. Samsung does not change its tradition of making one of the buttons physical. In the case of Ativ S, this approach is justified, because in addition to the usual actions, you can turn on the smartphone with this button.

On the left side there are buttons for turning on and calling the camera. Unlike the same S3, here the power button has been moved a little higher, which is why turning on the smartphone with its help is not very convenient. The camera key is traditionally two-position - a long press opens the camera and takes a photo, and a short press focuses it. Both keys have a nice soft click and protrude just enough to be easy to feel.

On the right side there is a volume rocker. It looks the same as in S3, but unlike the latter, in Ativ S it does not play, which is good news.

A place for the microUSB connector was allocated at the bottom end, a microphone hole was also located there, and only a 3.5 mm jack for headphones and headsets was left at the top end.

The back of the smartphone is made of silver plastic, stylized as metal. Even knowing this feature, at first I couldn’t help but think that the lid was metal. But if you remove it, then everything falls into place. The shape of the lid is also similar to those of the SII and the first Note. It is attached with a variety of latches, and in the upper right corner there is a groove that, by pulling it, you can easily remove it.

There is an 8 MP camera with a flash on the top of the cover, and a speaker is hidden on the bottom of the back. Initially, I thought that the entire surface of the mesh was the speaker, but when you remove the cover, you can see that this is not the case.

Hidden under the cover is a slot for a microSIM SIM card and a slot for a microSD memory card; cards up to 32 GB are supported. The removable back cover gives the smartphone two advantages at once - a removable battery and a memory card slot; these two parameters distinguish Ativ S from its competitors.

There are no complaints about the assembly, unlike the same S3, the lid does not creak, does not play, the same can be said about the buttons, they do not “lobble”.

Dimensions

The smartphone has the usual dimensions for 4.8” devices, but the weight and thickness are pleasantly pleasing: Ativ S is comfortable to hold for a long time both one and two hands. If we compare it with its competitors, its thickness is on par with the HTC Windows Phone 8x and thinner than the Lumia 920, and also lighter than the latter. Interestingly, with a larger screen diagonal, Ativ S is only slightly wider than 8x. Of course, those who like to “feel the thing in their hand” will be dissatisfied with the dimensions of the Ativ S and will call it a “plastic toy” with a grin, but I was pleased to use such a light smartphone, I got used to such dimensions after using the Galaxy S3 for a long time.

• Samsung Ativ S- 137.2x70.5x8.7 mm, weight 135 grams
• Samsung Galaxy S3- 136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6 mm, weight 133 grams
• Nokia Lumia 920- 130.3x70.8x10.7 mm, weight 185 grams
• HTC Windows Phone 8x- 132.35x 66.2x10.12 mm, weight 130 grams

Screen

The smartphone has a 4.8” display with a resolution of 1280x720 pixels, matrix type – SuperAMOLED HD. The screen is covered with protective glass Gorilla Glass 2. Multi-touch is supported up to ten simultaneous touches.

The Ativ S uses the same screen as the Galaxy S3, with all its advantages and disadvantages. Let's talk about the good stuff first: the screen has maximum viewing angles, a high level of brightness, the picture looks vibrant and rich, the colors are much richer than in reality. In addition, SuperAMOLED matrices perfectly display black color, and do not turn it into gray. The disadvantages have also long been known - PenTile and unnatural colors.

Everyone's impressions of SuperAMOLED screens are different; if you are determined to buy an Ativ S and have not dealt with such screens, then be sure to first check out the smartphone in the same Samsung gallery. Personally, I like such screens - I don’t consider the unnatural colors to be a drawback; on the contrary, I am pleased with the rich colors, but Artem Lutfullin prefers IPS matrices that are more “honest” in color reproduction.

operating system

The smartphone runs the Windows Phone 8 operating system. Let me remind you that in new version The OS added support for screens with HD resolution, introduced additional sizes for tiles and hid the annoying “arrow” at the bottom of the desktop.

Otherwise, we have before us the usual “kingdom of tiles” with its advantages and disadvantages. We already had detailed review this version of the OS, you can familiarize yourself with it using the link below.

Add-ons from Samsung

ChatON. Samsung is actively promoting its own analogue of the WhatsApp program - this program are preinstalled on all new smartphones of the company, Ativ S is no exception.

Diary. An application for taking notes and/or a personal diary.

Family Story. A strange program that involves communication between all Ativ S owners. I call it “strange” because it is unlikely that the whole family will have the same smartphones.

Now. Analogue of HTC Hub from Samsung. With this program you can view the weather forecast, stock and currency rates, and read the latest news. In addition, the application has a beautiful live tile.

Photo Editor. A simple photo editor that allows you to quickly crop a photo, add various effects or select the desired location.

Music Hub. Music store from Samsung

Performance

The performance is driven by a dual-core Qualcomm MSM8960 processor operating at 1.5 GHz. Volume RAM– 1 GB, internal storage capacity – 16 GB, there is a slot for a memory card. Despite the powerful “stuffing”, there is practically no way to realize its potential in Windows Phone 8, since there are no resource-intensive games for this OS yet. As for everyday work, there are no complaints here; web surfing, games, Twitter, mail, calls - all these operations are performed quickly and without slowdown.

Autonomous operation

The smartphone has a removable lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 2300 mAh.

Over time battery life something strange was happening, for example, leaving a fully charged smartphone with Wi-Fi turned on, in the morning I discovered that the charge level was 84%. Of course, advanced Windows users Phone immediately noted to me on Twitter that this is due to the many enabled Push services and various synchronizations, but I simply could not help but note that if you use the smartphone in its out-of-the-box state without disabling any services, you may encounter such a misfortune.

As for everyday use, the smartphone was completely discharged after ten minutes of conversation, an hour of Internet use (mail, Twitter, web surfing), an hour of reading and two hours of music. Mail synchronization was enabled. Apparently, there was something wrong with my test sample, since my friends, who also tested the Ativ S in a similar mode, had the smartphone working perfectly for two days.

Wireless interfaces

The smartphone operates in GSM (850/900/1800/1900) and UMTS (850/900/1900/2100) networks; both high-speed data transfer standards are supported - EDGE and HSDPA. Enabling and disabling different communication modules occurs through the settings menu; you can also download one of the programs from the Marketplace to quickly enable and disable these modules.

Built-in module Bluetooth 3.0+EDR. Most common profiles are supported, including A2DP.

Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n). The smartphone has a dual-band Wi-Fi module (2.6 GHz and 5 GHz). Additional settings No Wi-Fi.

Wi-Fi router . The device has a function for “sharing” 2G/3G Internet connection via Wi-Fi. On the menu wireless interfaces the option " Shared Internet"and its settings open, where the user is asked to select a network name and password.

GPS– there are no complaints about the operation of the module, the satellites are located within ten seconds, Nokia Maps is pre-installed as navigation software.

NFC. The device is equipped with an NFC chip; you can use it in Windows Phone 8 as follows. A number of applications support the “touch and send” function; this could be a contact, an open page in the browser, a document, an image, in general, all applications where, when calling context menu there is a line “Send” and then a field “Touch and send”. I can click “Send > Touch and Send” in the IE browser on the Ativ S, then lean it back against the back of another WP8 device and a notification will appear on it, if I accept it, the same page opened on my smartphone will load on my smartphone. The same goes for pictures and other content.

Camera

The smartphone uses an 8MP camera with flash and autofocus. The maximum photo resolution is 3264x2448 pixels. The smartphone supports two photography modes – normal and macro. Below you can see a comparison of photos in the Samsung Ativ S, Nokia Lumia 920 and Samsung Galaxy S3 (also, perhaps later we will have a separate article dedicated to their comparison).

Samsung Ativ S / Nokia Lumia 920 / Samsung Galaxy S3

Macro photography

Shooting text

The maximum resolution for video shooting is 1080p. The camera has a tracking focus.

Overall, I found the Ativ S to be a little worse and slower than the Galaxy S3 and Lumia 920.

Conclusion

There are no complaints about the quality of communication; you and the called party can hear each other perfectly.

The recommended retail price of Samsung Ativ S will be 25 thousand rubles. For this money you get a thin, light smartphone with an excellent SuperAMOLED screen and a good appearance. Ativ S has two key competitor– Nokia Lumia 920 and HTC Windows Phone 8x, so I propose to consider its pros and cons in comparison with these two models.

Samsung Ativ S and HTC Windows Phone 8x. Strengths 8x is its dimensions and stunning design. When you pick up this smartphone, you just want to use it as your main one, even despite the presence of the not-so-favorite WP8. In addition, 8x now costs 19 thousand rubles in retail versus 25 thousand for Ativ S. On the Ativ S side, there is a large screen diagonal with almost similar dimensions, a memory card slot and a removable battery.

Samsung Ativ S and Nokia Lumia 920. The Lumia 920 has a cool look, an excellent camera, a bright screen that supports gloved touches, and a lot of software features (for example, navigation). Ativ S benefits from lighter weight and thickness, as well as a removable battery and memory card slot.

To summarize: if you are planning to buy a flagship Windows Phone, then you should pay attention to the HTC Windows Phone 8x if you are looking for a compact and inexpensive solution with flagship characteristics, while 12-13 GB of internal memory without expandability is not a problem for you .

Those who wish to have best camera, large screen diagonal, navigation and other proprietary features from Nokia will be happy with the Lumia 920.

What about Ativ S? In my opinion, it has three key advantages over these two models: firstly, a removable battery, secondly, a memory card slot, and thirdly, a SuperAMOLED HD screen. If the presence of at least one of these points (or even all three) is critical for you, then you should pay attention to the Ativ S.

General characteristics
Standard	GSM 900/1800/1900, 3G
Type	smartphone/communicator
operating system	MS Windows Phone 8
Housing type	classical
SIM card type	Micro-SIM
Number of SIM cards	1
Weight	135 g
Dimensions (WxHxD)	70.5x137.2x8.7 mm
Screen
Screen type	color HD Super AMOLED, touch
Type touch screen	multi-touch, capacitive
Diagonal	4.8 inches
Automatic screen rotation	There is
Scratch-resistant glass	There is
Russification	There is
Calls
Ringtones type	polyphonic, MP3 ringtones
Vibration alert	There is
Multimedia capabilities
Camera	8 million pixels, LED flash
Camera functions	autofocus
Recognition	persons
Recording videos	There is
Max. video resolution	1920x1080
Front camera	yes, 1.9 million pixels.
Playing video	WMV, MP4, M4V, MOV
Audio	MP3, AAC, WMA
Headphone jack	3.5 mm
Connection
Interfaces	USB, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, NFC, Bluetooth 3.0
Satellite navigation	GPS/GLONASS
A-GPS system	There is
Internet access	WAP, GPRS, EDGE, HSPA+, email POP/SMTP, email IMAP4, HTML
Synchronization with computer	There is
Memory and processor
CPU	Qualcomm MSM8960, 1500 MHz
Number of processor cores	2
Video processor	Adreno 225
Built-in memory capacity	16 GB
RAM capacity	1 GB
Memory card support	microSD (TransFlash)
Messages
Additional SMS features	entering text with a dictionary
MMS	There is
Nutrition
Battery type	Li-Ion
Battery capacity	2300 mAh
Other features
Speakerphone (built-in speaker)	There is
A2DP profile	There is
Sensors	illumination, proximity, gyroscope, compass
Notebook and organizer
Search by book	There is
Exchange between SIM card and internal memory	There is
Organizer	alarm clock, calculator, task scheduler
Additional information
Peculiarities	Corning Gorilla Glass 2; possible options user memory - 16/32 GB
Announcement date (yyyy)	2012-08-30

Evgeniy Vildyaev (

Today there is more and more talk about a new mobile operating system Microsoft Windows Phone. From the moment when Nokia began releasing its devices on this operating system, it became even more popular, and more and more buyers began to pay attention to it. Other manufacturers also caught on.

For example, last year Samsung released a rather interesting smartphone model on the WP7 OS to the Russian market - a device called Samsung Omnia W, the first device from a Korean company on the Russian market.

The most interesting thing is that Samsung is a “multi-profile” manufacturer that supports the release of several platforms at once, including its own bada. This policy is absolutely adequate and the only correct one, since if one of the platforms falls in sales, then it will be possible to immediately redistribute attention and resources to another.

Today, the most relevant platform is the Android platform (according to statistical data, it accounts for the maximum number of devices and sales). What are the Galaxy S II devices or, for example, its predecessors worth? In addition, Google continues to cooperate with the Korean corporation, releasing smartphones under its own brand (and this despite the purchase of Motorola).

It is unknown how long such a “friendship” will last, so the Koreans decided to look around and prepare, just in case, other ways to develop their products. One of these ways can be called Windows Phone. Note that the new Microsoft platform is not yet as significant for Samsung as, for example, for the same Nokia or, but you should not forget about it, much less ignore it.

It is very important that the Korean company made its first-born on Windows Phone 7.5 Mango, note, not for show, but put all its strength and soul into it, as a result of which this device became one of the best operating platforms on the market. Let us immediately note two important points - the Super AMOLED display and an acceptable cost with high technical characteristics. The result is a stunning result: the Omnia W device looks very harmonious and promising compared to other similar devices (for example, HTC).

A little about appearance
Note that the manufacturers did not experiment with the appearance of the Omnia W and made the smartphone very similar to the familiar Galaxy R, introducing only some differences. Rear end The phone is the same monolithic removable part: glossy plastic with a metal plate of a different texture attached to it. In general, the appearance of the device can be called controversial; there is a sense of searching for some kind of compromise, and sometimes it comes to mind that manufacturers forgot about some material, replacing it with a new metal that had not been used before, although many users consider this more of a plus than a minus.

The device is available in only one color - black. There is not much metal in the smartphone, or rather almost none (except for the insert at the back), the body is made exclusively of plastic, but the plastic is of high quality, and it is nice that it is non-staining. The assembly of the Omnia W can also be called high-quality: no creaking when pressed, no backlash, etc. In general, the appearance of the device can be described in one word - pleasant!

The Omnia W does not have a very large screen - only 3.7 inches, which makes the smartphone not look like shovel devices (which is usually found on Android devices), that is, this model is small, light, and very pleasant to hold in the hand . In terms of weight and thickness, everything is also harmonious: weight - 115.3 grams, thickness - 10.9 mm.

A little about technical characteristics
Currently, all Windows Phone OS devices run on the Qualcomm platform, and samsung smartphone Omnia W is no exception. The device uses the MSM 8255 chipset and a single-core 1.4 GHz processor (there is no talk of multi-core yet). But this does not in any way affect the speed of operation, which in this smartphone is at a very high level, especially since the Mango update also improved this indicator.

In terms of memory, the Omnia W does not stand out too much; one cannot be indescribably delighted with its volume (besides, it is not expandable). This can most likely be explained by the fact that Microsoft is promoting its own SkyDrive service in this way, but some will be overwhelmed by it: RAM - 512 MB, user memory - 8 GB.

In the device, users will find Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS, and 3G support. The front camera and FM radio are still there, and the Omnia W smartphone can also work as Wi-Fi hotspot and supports DLNA. It's bad, but not critical, that there is no TV output.

One of the undoubted leaders in the mobile solutions market, Samsung, of course, could not ignore the new version of the Microsoft operating system for smartphones. However, it is not worth saying that a lot of attention was paid to her. Comparison with the line of Android devices in terms of the number of models does not make sense, even if we take into account all versions of the Microsoft operating system.

Continuing to get acquainted with solutions on Windows based Phone 8, today we will look at the only Samsung device on the local market with this version of the OS - Samsung ATIV S (internal designation - GT-I8750). It is unlikely that the manufacturer expects widespread sales of this device. Rather, it is about maintaining the status of the company or Microsoft support. However, the model looks good compared to the implementations of other manufacturers and may be more interesting in some of the parameters.

Characteristics

The smartphone is based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus platform. In this case, a dual-core SoC MSM8960 with an operating frequency of 1.5 GHz is used. The amount of RAM is 1 GB. The graphics module is represented by Adreno 225. The exact same processor is found in top models with WP8 from HTC and Nokia, so in general they will hardly differ in computing performance. And in terms of graphics speed, the difference most likely will not be noticeable, since the screen resolutions of these devices are similar.

Samsung ATIV S has the largest 4.8″ screen with a resolution of 1280×720, made using Super AMOLED technology, among WP8 devices. This combination of diagonal and resolution looks great. True, different people there may be individual characteristics of Pentile perception. Subjectively, the maximum brightness is very high; the device can be used in bright sunlight with virtually no inconvenience. Screen protection is provided by Corning Gorilla Glass 2.

The capacitive sensor works well. Support for ten simultaneous touches may be useful with such a screen diagonal, although, of course, it all depends on the applications.

Of the 16 GB of built-in flash memory, about 12 GB is available to the user. At the same time, it is possible to install microSD memory cards for storing multimedia information. Working with memory in this model is no different from that of other devices with the Windows Phone 8 operating system. When connected to a computer, access to the built-in storage of the smartphone is carried out in MTP mode. The user can rewrite any files, but the system and applications are only able to work with fixed formats located in certain folders.

The smartphone has one slot for Micro-SIM cards. 2G (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) and 3G (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz) networks are supported. The maximum data receiving speed can reach 42.2 Mbit/s. In reality, everything, of course, will be determined by the operator and its network.

The device has a built-in Bluetooth 3.0 module, dual-band wireless wifi controller 802.11n with connection speeds up to 150 Mbps, and also supports NFC. The coordinate determination system is declared compatible with GPS and Glonass. Present and standard set sensors and sensors, including compass, gyroscope, accelerometer, orientation sensor, proximity sensor. The Micro-USB port is used for charging and exchanging files with a PC (the manufacturer - apparently out of habit - calls it “multifunctional” in the documentation).

The main camera has an 8 megapixel matrix, autofocus and flash. It is capable of recording video in formats up to Full HD inclusive. The front one is expectedly simpler: 1.9 MP, and video - only up to 720p.

The manufacturer installed a removable battery with a relatively small capacity in the smartphone - only 2300 mAh. For a model with a large screen, this may not be enough.

In general, in terms of characteristics, the model in question can be attributed to the upper segment of devices based on the Windows Phone 8 platform.

Specifications of the Samsung ATIV S smartphone

• SoC Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960, 1.5 GHz, 2 Krait cores
• GPU Adreno 225
• operating room Microsoft system Windows Phone 8
• Touch display 4.8″, Super AMOLED, 1280×720, capacitive, multi-touch, Corning Gorilla Glass 2
• Random access memory (RAM) 1 GB
• Internal memory 16 GB, microSD card slot
• Communication 2G GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz, 3G UMTS 850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz
• Data transfer GPRS, EDGE, HSPA+ (up to 42.2 Mbit/s)
• Bluetooth 3.0, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n (2.4 and 5 GHz), NFC
• GPS, gyroscope, compass, orientation sensor, accelerometer, proximity sensor
• Cameras: main 8 MP (autofocus, flash), additional 1.9 MP
• Removable battery 2300 mAh
• Dimensions 137×70×8-9 mm
• Weight 135 g

The table shows the characteristics of current devices with Windows Phone 8 of the upper segment presented on our market, and the recently tested Nokia Lumia 720.

	Samsung ATIV S	Nokia Lumia 720	Nokia Lumia 920	HTC Windows Phone 8X
Screen	4.8″, Super AMOLED	4.3″, IPS	4.5″, IPS	4.3″, S-LCD2
Permission	1280×720, 306 ppi	800×480, 217 ppi	1280×768, 332 ppi	1280×720, 342 ppi
SoC		Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 @1 GHz (2 cores, ARMv7 Krait)	Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 @1.5 GHz (2 cores, ARMv7 Krait)	Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 @1.5 GHz (2 cores, ARMv7 Krait)
GPU	Adreno 225	Adreno 305	Adreno 225	Adreno 225
RAM	1 GB	512 MB	1 GB	1 GB
Flash memory	16 GB	8 GB	32 GB	16 GB
Memory card support	microSD	microSD	No	No
operating system	Windows Phone 8	Windows Phone 8	Windows Phone 8	Windows Phone 8
SIM format*	Micro-SIM	Micro-SIM	Micro-SIM	Micro-SIM
Communications		2G/3G, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth, NFC	2G/3G/4G, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth, NFC	2G/3G, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth, NFC
Battery	removable, 2300 mAh	non-removable, 2000 mAh	non-removable, 2000 mAh	non-removable, 1800 mAh
Cameras	rear (8 MP; video - 1080p), front (1.9 MP)	rear (6.7 MP; video - 720p), front (1.2 MP)	rear (8.7 MP; video - 1080p), front (1.2 MP)	rear (8 MP; video - 1080p), front (2.1 MP)
Dimensions	137×70×9 mm, 135 g	128×68×9 mm, 128 g	130×71×10.7 mm, 185 g	132×66×10.1 mm, 130 g
Price**	N/A()	$171()	$112()	N/A()

* the most common SIM card formats are described in a separate material
** average cost at the time of reading the article

When compared with top models from other manufacturers on this software platform, the advantages include a large screen, a slot for memory cards and a high-capacity battery. The remaining parameters are practically the same - all models use the same SoC, have 1 GB of RAM, an HD screen, and a wide range of wireless communication adapters.

Equipment

In our case, a sample was tested, so information on the configuration is provided based on the manufacturer’s data. In this case, there is nothing unexpected in the kit: phone, battery, power supply, USB cable, headset, quick guide. The charger is standard - with a USB output and a current of 1 A. The headset has in-ear headphones and a remote control with a microphone and buttons on the cable.

Note that the tested specimen was different from official versions from the store with the words “Not for Sale” and other similar messages, and also did not behave very well - it rebooted spontaneously, lost date and time settings. Unfortunately, the manufacturer could not provide us with another copy.

Appearance and ease of use

Despite the common features with the Galaxy line, Sasmung ATIV S is still different from them. Unfortunately, the case material has remained unchanged - it is still the same plastic, despite the metal/aluminum finish on the frame and back cover. However, the removal of gloss on the rear panel and an almost imperceptible change in the shape of the case add up to a significant positive effect - the model no longer seems like an inexpensive plastic craft.

We should also note the successful choice of color for the panel around the screen - gray metallic gives the device rigor and style. The dimensions of the smartphone for its diagonal turned out to be successful. Of course, the ability to operate it with one hand depends on that hand, but the device is comfortable to hold and does not slip out. In addition, let's remember the relatively light weight of the phone.

Front panel uses safety glass, so the manufacturer quite rightly abandoned the protruding frame. However, it should be noted that the speaker grille and the central button still protrude slightly above the surface of the glass. At the top there is a speaker, front camera and sensors. The device does not have any additional indicators. Below the screen there are two touch buttons (“back” and “search”) and a mechanical “home” button (can also be used to wake the smartphone from a locked state). The first ones have a bright automatic backlight that turns on when you touch the screen and turns off after a couple of seconds. The central one can only boast a silver logo of the operating system. To be honest, the combination of hardware and touch buttons did not seem very convenient to use, since you have to think about the force applied. Perhaps, the same type of controls would be better in this sense.

At the top end of the device there is a headset jack (3.5 mm) and a second microphone hole. A Micro-USB connector is placed in the center of the bottom end, and the main microphone is located a little to the side.

At the top of the left side there is a volume control button. On the opposite side of the case there is a power button, and at the bottom of the end there is a camera button.

The button housings are also made of plastic, but they wobble noticeably. The power button is made almost flush with the body, which makes it difficult to work with. The remaining keys protrude slightly, making them easy to find by touch. The clicks are clear, the required force is at a comfortable level.

The back panel has an aluminum-like texture, which has a positive effect on the appearance. At the top of the panel there is a slightly protruding window for the main camera. It uses a black background and an aluminum frame, which somewhat stands out from the general style of the device. To the left of the camera is the flash LED. Just below we see a silver logo of the manufacturer, below it is another one, this time for the operating system.

Interestingly, the lid does not go all the way to the bottom of the case - about a centimeter is occupied by an extended glossy frame. Between it and the lid there is a decorative grille, part of which is used for the external speaker of the device. Considering that the grille has a slight bevel, the sound will not be blocked when the device is placed on a table with the screen facing up.

The smartphone has a removable cover, behind which there is a battery, a slot for Micro-SIM and microSD memory cards. The lid is held in place with traditional latches. The memory card can be replaced without turning off the device.

Overall the device makes a good impression. Despite the use of plastic for the body, the chosen colors and textures give the model solidity, slightly neutralizing the effect of “cheap plastic”. At the same time, the smartphone's hardware buttons are not very convenient for everyday use.

Screen

The smartphone in question has the largest screen among devices with Windows Phone 8. The 4.8″ diagonal by modern standards allows you to comfortably use the device in many scenarios - from working with email to watching videos. Although, of course, convenience depends more on the OS and applications. The situation here is somewhat strange: there are no WP8 models with Full HD screens on the market at the moment, so the 1280x720 used in the Samsung ATIV S is practically the maximum resolution (there is also a 1280x768 option). The screen is made using Super AMOLED technology and has a Pentile pixel arrangement. It is almost invisible on the operating system interface and in applications, although users may have individual perceptions. Corning Gorilla Glass 2 helps protect the screen from damage due to rough handling. Subjectively, the screen seemed very bright, quite visible in the sun, with good viewing angles, and normal colors.

Detailed examination using measuring instruments conducted by the editor of the “Monitors” and “Projectors and TV” sections Alexey Kudryavtsev.

The screen is covered with a glass plate with a mirror-smooth surface and, judging by the reflection of bright light sources in it, has an anti-glare filter. There is a special oleophobic (grease-repellent) coating on the outer surface of the screen, so fingerprints are removed much easier and appear at a lower speed than with regular glass.

When manually controlling the brightness, its maximum value was about 250 cd/m², the average was 130 cd/m², and the minimum was 20 cd/m². Despite the not the highest brightness value, the smartphone can be used even in bright daylight, since OLED screens have less reflection from dark areas compared to LCDs. You also need to take into account the fact that in this case, the smaller the white area on the screen, the brighter it is, that is, the actual maximum brightness of the white areas will almost always be higher than the specified value. Low brightness mode allows you to use your smartphone even in complete darkness without any problems. Automatic brightness adjustment works based on the light sensor (the second peephole to the right of the front speaker). In complete darkness, the automatic brightness adjustment function reduces the brightness to at least 20 cd/m² (comfortable level), in an artificially lit office, the brightness is set to 85 cd/m² (normal), in a very bright environment the brightness increases to 190 cd/m² (why - not up to the maximum value). The devices record brightness modulation (trapezoidal pulses with almost 100% amplitude), but it has a high frequency (240 Hz), so during normal use the flickering of the screen is not visible. However, if you try, you can detect flicker, for example, by waving a pencil in front of a white field on the screen (this is a classic “pencil” test for flicker).

This smartphone uses an HD Super AMOLED matrix - active matrix organic light-emitting diodes. A full-color image is created using subpixels of three colors - red (R), green (G) and blue (B), but there are twice as many green subpixels, which can be referred to as RGBG. This is confirmed by a fragment of a microphotograph:

For such matrices, Samsung introduced the name PenTile RGBG. Brightness is mainly determined by the green component, so luminance clarity actually corresponds to the density of green subpixels, and the fact that color clarity is lower (since the density of red and blue subpixels is lower) does not actually affect image quality, since the color clarity of human vision is also lower than luminance clarity. However, this does not mean that the image on such a screen looks exactly the same as on a screen with the same resolution, but with the same number of subpixels of different colors. For example, this is what a fragment with two worlds looks like at high magnification on PenTile RGBG - with vertical black and white stripes every pixel and with the same horizontal stripes:

It can be seen that vertical stripes are displayed more or less well (although large red and blue subpixels visually increase the unevenness of black lines), while horizontal stripes are displayed much worse. A similar effect is present, for example, when displaying small black text on a white background:

However, the readability of such small text is in any case low due to the small physical dimensions on a screen with such a resolution and such a diagonal. As a result, PenTile RGBG can be considered a justified compromise between the cost of the screen and its consumer qualities.

The type of screen determines special properties: this screen has very good viewing angles - the white color only noticeably changes hue when deviated at large angles, and the black color always remains just black at any angle, and it is so black that the contrast parameter is simply not applicable in this case . When viewed perpendicularly, the uniformity of the white field is very good. Switching the state of the matrix elements is actually carried out instantly, so the response time can be equated to 0. The gamma curve constructed using 32 points did not reveal any blockage in either highlights or shadows, and the index of the approximating power function is 1.69, which differs from the standard value of 2 ,2, while the real gamma curve noticeably deviates from the power-law dependence:

Note that the brightness of image fragments changes dynamically in accordance with the nature of the displayed image - it decreases for generally light images and increases for dark ones. For example, this is how the brightness versus time dependences look, obtained when switching from a black field on the entire screen to white and back (0-100) and when similarly switching between shades of 25% and 75% (according to the numerical value of the color - 25-75):

Therefore, the resulting dependence of brightness on hue (gamma curve) may not correspond to the gamma curve of a static image, since the measurements were carried out with sequential display of shades of gray on the entire screen.

The color gamut is very wide:

Note that on wide-gamut screens, the colors of regular images optimized for sRGB devices appear unnaturally saturated. The spectra of the components are very well separated:

The balance of shades on the gray scale is acceptable, since the color temperature may be higher than 8000 K, but throughout the entire significant part of the gray scale this parameter changes insignificantly, while the deviation from the blackbody spectrum (delta E) is less than 10, which is considered for a consumer device a good indicator, and the variation of delta E is very small:

Therefore, according to visual assessment, there are no special complaints about the transmission of shades of gray.

As a result, the main and only significant drawback of this screen is that the manufacturer did not provide for adjusting the color gamut to sRGB.

Sound

The main speaker makes a good impression when listening to music. It has a high maximum volume level, a wide frequency response, relatively little distortion, and the grille doesn't block when placed face up on a table. Complex rich compositions, traditionally for mobile devices, are difficult for this smartphone.

The earpiece also performed well. Of course, the transmission bandwidth is limited, but the volume is high and speech is transmitted clearly. The microphone is quite sensitive and has a noise reduction system. In general, we have no comments on the telephone conversation script. In this case, the restrictions are dictated rather cellular communication, because in the same Skype the sound is much better.

There’s nothing to say about the included headset, since we didn’t have one. Testing the work with the HTC model showed that the sound is good and loud, you can use the microphone, the start/pause buttons and volume control work (in the original - track navigation). Apple's options were less fortunate: only headphones and start/pause worked. However, the sound quality and volume were up to par with them.

Samsung's additional ringtones seemed too “synetic.” However, the ability to set your own audio recording on a call in Windows Phone 8 allows you to ignore this. The intensity of the vibration alert can be assessed as average: it will not be easy to notice it in a bag or deep pocket.

Camera

The device has a dedicated button for calling the Camera application, and it can work even when the screen is locked. Unfortunately, the button itself is not very convenient: it is small, and the second level of pressing (shooting/shutter) requires noticeable effort. And the unpredictable delay between pressing a button and taking a photo makes it even more difficult.

The shooting program is standard, no additional features(panoramas or HDR) are not included in it. For video, you can select white balance, video effect and resolution. There are a little more options for photography; focus mode, ISO, exposure compensation and others have also been added.

This is one of the few devices whose front camera provides good image quality even in room conditions in low light, which is important for applications such as Skype.

The main camera has an 8 megapixel matrix, autofocus and flash. It allows you to take pictures with a resolution of up to 3264x2448 and record video in Full HD. The additional one is designed for 1280x960 and 720p, respectively. Video recording parameters are shown in the table. Examples of videos from the main camera are available via the links.

Please note that the sound is presented in mono version. The video is recorded with an orientation flag, so don’t forget to hold your smartphone correctly if you want to watch the result not only on your phone, but also on other devices. Thanks to the relatively high bitrate, the quality of video recording is excellent; we also note good fps stability.

Examples of photographs taken with the main camera are given below.

Outside, slightly cloudy
Outside, slightly cloudy, after rain
Bright sunny day
Bright sunny day
Cloudy weather, light rain
Outdoors, different conditions
Indoors, with and without flash
Shooting text	With flash at night

Overall the results are above average. The pictures are sharp, with good color rendition and low level noise

Software

The device uses the Windows Phone 8 operating system in almost unchanged form. Additionally, pre-installed programs: ChatOn - Samsung's proprietary multi-platform messaging client, Live Wallpaper - a program for setting up the lock screen screensaver, MiniDiary - a diary for daily entries (text, photos, drawings, voice notes), Now - weather, news, stocks, exchange rates etc., Photo Editor - photo editor.

If desired, programs can be removed, although free space this will have almost no effect on the phone’s memory, since utilities take up literally a few tens of megabytes in total. There are several more in the Samsung Zone section of the app store free programs Samsung. Note that Office and OneNote are standard for this platform.

Everything else is traditional - telephone, messages, e-mail, camera, calendar, alarm clock, maps, store, music, photos and videos. Let us remind you that the maps support map and satellite modes, display of traffic jams, offline mode with pre-loading maps of the desired regions, search by address and POI directory, and allow you to calculate a route (pedestrian or by car, without guidance mode).

Telephone and communications

The smartphone claims to support GSM/2G (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) and UMTS/3G (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz) networks. GPRS, EDGE and HSPA+ technologies are used for data transmission, the latter providing a technical data reception speed of 42 Mbit/s. In testing in the conditions of Moscow and the region in the Megafon and MTS networks, results were obtained at the level of 3-5 Mbit/s for reception and 1-3 Mbit/s for transmission, which are quite typical for modern models with 3G. However, it should be noted that these results raise certain doubts about HSPA+ support. From a stability point of view voice communication and data transfer, there were no comments on the device.

The smartphone is capable of working in Wi-Fi networks 802.11a/b/g/n in the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands. In the first case, the connection speed can reach 72 Mbit/s, real performance is about 40 Mbit/s for reception and 15 Mbit/s for transmission. In the 5 GHz band, you can use two channels with a connection speed of 150 Mbit/s. In this case, the actual performance will increase to 60 and 20 Mbit/s for reception and transmission, respectively. Testing was carried out together with the RT-N66U router. There are no comments regarding stability and operating range.

Through bluetooth smartphone can work with headsets and speakers, including playback control, and also exchange files. The download speed is about 180 KB/s. Confirm remote work It was not possible with the address book; the Broadcom stack used on the PC did not see this service on the phone.

The smartphone is equipped with a GPS receiver; Glonass support is indicated on the manufacturer’s website. The system is quite stable in operation, navigation programs work correctly, and the smartphone quickly determines coordinates. The sensitivity of the receiver allows it to be used inside the car. True, not everything is good with the temperature regime: when using this scenario, the smartphone body became very hot, and on one of the trips with the Navitel program it simply turned off after about an hour of operation.

Since our first acquaintance with NFC technology, the situation with programs for it in Windows Phone 8 has improved a little. Of course, the limitations of the operating system have not gone away, but today you can find free utilities for reading and writing NDEF tags, allowing you to work with text/links/contacts, dial a number, establish a connection with Bluetooth devices and launch programs.

Performance

We have already said that in terms of platforms, Windows Phone 8 devices are not very diverse. The top models from all manufacturers are based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon S4, so Samsung performance The ATIV S should not differ from the previously tested Nokia Lumia 920, except in some graphics tests, where the slightly higher screen resolution in the Nokia device may have an effect.

The lack of interesting utilities for changing performance is somewhat compensated by the general “poverty” of the store Windows applications Phone 8. However, it should be noted that we have not encountered a situation where the phone interface or application visually “slows down.” It is unlikely that this is due to the “optimization” of the operating system; rather, the fact is that a pair of modern Qualcomm cores is quite enough for most smartphone use cases.

That's why this section is more likely a confirmation that the manufacturer of the device has not “ruined” anything than a real comparison different devices each other to determine the ease of working with them. This is confirmed by the following table, which presents the test results of devices that have been in our laboratory.

	Samsung ATIV S (2x1.5 GHz, Adreno 225)	Nokia Lumia 720 (2×1.0 GHz, Adreno 305)	Nokia Lumia 920 (2×1.5 GHz, Adreno 225)
AnTuTu	10616	6490	10903
MultiBench 2 CPU	17,924	11,635	17,748
MultiBench 2 Graphics	37,748	31,047	37,873
PhoneMark	947	556	943
WP Bench Free	242,99	177,98	229,84

A similar situation is observed in browser tests, most of which fall into the “computational” category.

IN this device One gigabyte of RAM is installed, so you can run the GFXBench 3D gaming graphics benchmark. In it we got exactly the same results as the Nokia Lumia 920 - 5.2 fps in 2.7 T-Rex HD (onscreen) and 11 fps in 2.5 Egypt HD (onscreen), since the platforms for these models are the same. It seems that the test developers are still overestimating the capabilities of Windows Phone 8 devices, offering a computational task that is too complex to be played smoothly on current devices. During the test, heating was observed in the upper rear part of the case, but the device passed the full cycle of scenarios without any comments.

In addition, we tested the performance in Asphalt 7 Heat, Assassin’s Creed - Altair’s Chronicles HD and NFS: Hot Pursuit, where the model in question performed very well in terms of speed. Although, of course, I would like a higher resolution screen or at least stronger post-processing.

Flash memory speed USB cable in MTP mode is shown in the table. This test used a 32GB SunDisk Ultra memory card. The numbers correspond to those obtained previously for the Nokia Lumia 720.

	built-in memory	microSD
Record	14.6 MB/s	5.7 MB/s
Reading	20.5 MB/s	17.7 MB/s

Working with the built-in memory is implemented well, but writing to an external card is relatively slow. It may be worth using a separate card reader if you need to transfer a large amount of data to it.

Video playback test

As we already wrote in the previous article, testing devices with Windows Phone 8 in video player mode is difficult due to the limited capabilities of the standard player and the lack of convenient alternatives. So our standard table with the results of playing popular formats on the Internet looks a little sad.

However, the hardware platform itself is capable of more and plays out on the MP4 container. It can play videos in it in formats up to 720p50 and 1080p30, depending on the codec parameters, including files prepared with profiles for Android, Apple and YouTube.

Using a set of test files with an arrow and a rectangle moving one division per frame (see “Method for testing video playback and display devices. Version 1 (for mobile devices)”), we checked how video is displayed on the smartphone screen. Screenshots with a shutter speed of 1 s helped determine the nature of the output of frames of video files with various parameters: the resolution varied (1280 by 720 (720p) and 1920 by 1080 (1080p) pixels) and frame rate (24, 25, 30, 50 and 60 frames/ With). The results of this test are summarized in the table:

File	Uniformity	Passes
Screen
watch-1920x1080-60p.mp4	cannot be played
watch-1920x1080-50p.mp4	cannot be played
watch-1920x1080-30p.mp4	Great	few
watch-1920x1080-25p.mp4	Fine	No
watch-1920x1080-24p.mp4	Great	No
watch-1280x720-60p.mp4	cannot be played
watch-1280x720-50p.mp4	Fine	No
watch-1280x720-30p.mp4	average	No
watch-1280x720-25p.mp4	average	No
watch-1280x720-24p.mp4	average	No

Note: If in both columns Uniformity And Passes“green” ratings are given, this means that, most likely, when watching films, artifacts caused by uneven alternation and frame skipping will either not be visible at all, or their number and visibility will not affect the viewing comfort. "Red" marks mark possible problems related to the playback of the corresponding files.

With the exception of two files, the intervals between frames alternate unevenly. However, even in the case of 1080p with 24 and 30 fps, uniform frame alternation is an unstable state, since some external and internal background processes lead to periodic failure of the correct alternation of intervals between frames. A 1280 by 720 file at 60 fps plays normally for a couple of seconds, then the picture freezes, and the standard player simply refuses to play 1080p files at 50 and 60 fps. However, in fact, the declared support for playing Full HD files is available, there are no complaints about the manufacturer. The only pity is that this smartphone is deprived of the ability to display images on an external screen.

When playing video files with a resolution of 720p (1280 by 720 pixels), the image of the video file is displayed one-on-one, exactly along the edge of the screen in true 720p resolution. The brightness range displayed on the screen exactly corresponds to the standard one: in the video range (that is, in the range 16-235), all gradations of shades are distinguished in shadows and highlights.

Battery life

The smartphone has a removable battery with a capacity of 2300 mAh - this is slightly more than is usually found in devices of this class with Windows Phone 8. The ability to replace the battery, in our opinion, does not seem very important today, since increasing battery life in this way is for the mass user relatively difficult. It is usually much more convenient to use one of the models of universal external batteries.

Full charging time from a power supply with 1 A output is 3.5 hours, which is relatively long. Using a more powerful charger in this case does not make sense, since the built-in controller will not use more current.

When testing battery life, the display brightness was set to “medium”. This corresponded to 133 cd/m², which is higher than the other participants in the table (about 100 cd/m² for the Nokia Lumia 720 and about 75 cd/m² for the Nokia Lumia 920), but is closest to the reference value of 100 cd/m². In addition, the reading mode was tested not only with the traditional “black letters on a white background” scheme, but also with the alternative “white letters on a black background” scheme (the second result is indicated in parentheses). The fact is that for AMOLED screens, consumption depends not only on the set brightness, but also on the number of white pixels on the screen. For obvious reasons, a similar operation cannot be done to watch a video.

It’s impossible to describe these indicators as anything other than disappointment. Perhaps they should be attributed to the sample used, but if official devices have the same result, then the smartphone will have little chance. And it’s difficult to say anything about AMOLED with these numbers, except that when reading, using the inverse circuit gave an increase of 20%. We will try to study the issue of consumption in the following articles on a more “friendly” platform different types screens. Fortunately, in actual use it's not all that bad. The device can work on a single battery charge for a couple of days if it is not used very intensively.

Prices

At the time of writing, the average cost of a Samsung ATIV S in Moscow was slightly less than 14 thousand rubles. This value is comparable to the price of HTC Windows Phone 8X, it is lower than that of Nokia Lumia 920, and higher than that of Nokia Lumia 720. If you look only at the technical characteristics, then Samsung is on the side - screen diagonal, memory card support, battery capacity. Nokia Lumia 920 has a slightly higher resolution, LTE support and wireless charging, but does not have a microSD slot.

So, in our opinion, among these models the Samsung ATIV S looks very good. Given the similar characteristics, the design of the model will have a great influence on the choice. It is impossible to give an unambiguous assessment here, and it is difficult to identify a clear leader. All models have certain features, and the user will have to evaluate their importance in a particular case independently.

With models on Android based There is practically no point in comparing these solutions, since in this case the choice of operating system is usually more important than other parameters. But if you look only at the technical characteristics and price, then you can count the leaders of the previous generation, for example, the Samsung Galaxy S3 or HTC One X, as competitors.

Bottom line

Judging by the fact that Samsung has only one model for Windows Phone 8, the manufacturer prefers not to waste effort on this platform. The release of ATIV S is more of a gesture to maintain relations with Microsoft than a real application for business in this segment. From a platform point of view, the model differs little from other devices this level. Two fast processor cores, a gigabyte of RAM, an HD display, dual-band Wi-Fi and NFC - all this looks quite modern, but the same as its competitors. Perhaps the only significant plus is the slot for microSD memory cards. In addition, in terms of screen diagonal, this model is the largest on WP8. But such features as a removable battery or a Super AMOLED screen cannot be called obvious advantages.

The case turned out to be quite interesting in terms of the combination of design, materials and color, but the picture is greatly spoiled by unsuccessful buttons. The screen has excellent viewing angles, but relatively low brightness - however, a feature of the manufacturing technology still allows the device to be used in bright light. I liked the sound of the built-in speaker, although it is unlikely that for anyone this will be an important parameter when choosing. The camera generally corresponds to the level of the device in terms of the quality of the resulting images.

In terms of performance, the smartphone does not differ from other models on the same platform. But in testing battery life in a reading scenario, it did not perform very well. In this case, Samsung did nothing to expand the capabilities of the firmware. Perhaps it was worth offering something interesting to users, especially since the company has a lot of resources and good ideas.

If you decide to purchase a device running Windows Phone 8, then it’s worth adding the Samsung ATIV S to your consideration. Fortunately, there are not very many models on this platform, and they still have differences in technical characteristics. So all that remains is to determine the parameters that are important to you personally and make a choice.

The new Microsoft Windows Phone mobile operating system is now being talked about more and more often. With the arrival of Nokia, it has a much greater chance of attracting the attention of buyers. But other manufacturers are not sitting idle either. At the end of November, Samsung is launching one of the most interesting WP7 smartphones on the Russian market – the Omnia W model. This is the first Korean-brand Windows Phone device in Russia.

Samsung is one of those manufacturers that supports several platforms at once, including its bada. This is absolutely true, because if one declines in sales, you can reallocate resources to another. Now the priority is Android, on which Koreans have the maximum number of devices and sales. The Galaxy S II and its predecessor alone are worth it. Moreover, despite the purchase of Motorola, it is with Samsung that Google continues to make smartphones under its own brand. It is unknown how long the peace-friendship will last, so the Koreans are looking around and preparing possible ways for another development of their portfolio. One such path is Windows Phone. The Microsoft platform clearly has less weight for Samsung than for HTC or Nokia. But, nevertheless, it cannot be ignored.

It is valuable that in these conditions the Korean company did not make its first smartphone on Windows Phone 7.5 Mango for show. This is one of the best devices on the market with Microsoft OS. There are two important points here - the cost is 15 thousand rubles and the Super AMOLED screen. As a result, Omnia W looks very decent not only against the background of HTC, but even in comparison with Nokia. The I8350 will appear at the end of November, i.e. before Nokia. Let's take a closer look at what to expect from the Koreans and compare with.

Technical characteristics of Samsung Omnia W (model GT-I8350):

Networks: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, HSDPA 850/900/1900/2100 MHz
- Operating system: Windows Phone 7.5 Mango
- Processor: Qualcomm MSM 8255 with a frequency of 1.4 GHz (45 nm chipset technology)
- Memory: 512 MB RAM, 8 GB internal memory, no expansion slot
- Screen: capacitive, Super AMOLED, 3.7”, 800x480 pixels
- Camera: 5 MP with autofocus, flash, 720p video 30 fps, front VGA
- Wireless communication: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR (A2DP), FM radio with RDS, DLNA, GPS
- Power: 1500 mAh removable battery
- Dimensions, weight: 115.6 x 58.8 x 10.9 mm, 115.3 g
- Estimated start of sales: end of November
- Recommended price: 14,990 rubles

Design, ergonomics

They didn’t come up with anything unique with the design of the Omnia W. It's the familiar Galaxy R look with minimal differences. The back has the same solid removable part: smooth plastic with a metal lining of a different texture. Korean design in general is controversial, but here it feels like they were looking for a compromise or just one material was missing. On the other hand, metal has appeared that its predecessors did not have, and many will like it.

Omnia W, according to Windows Phone rules, is equipped with a separate hardware camera button. Moreover, thanks to the features of the OS, you can quickly remove it from standby mode, even if the lock code is set. I really like this feature of WP, you can take snapshots literally on the go. But on the contrary, I don’t like another feature of this OS - the lack of a slot for a memory card. Microsoft is promoting its SkyDrive service in this way, with 25 GB available to each owner.

Filling

All Windows Phone smartphones are now based on the Qualcomm platform, and Samsung is no exception. Our hero also runs on the Qualcomm MSM 8255 chipset and has a single-core processor at 1.4 GHz. However, Windows Phone does not yet support multi-core functionality, so the decision is justified. The speed of work thanks to the fast OS is at the highest level. The Mango update has further improved this option. The complaints are caused by old versions of the software, which are not optimized for version 7.5 and do not even support multitasking. Gradually there will be fewer and fewer of them; in total there are now almost 50 thousand applications for WP7.

Prices for Samsung Omnia W (model I8350):

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Examples of photos taken with the built-in camera Samsung Omnia M

Battery

Those who think that Android is the most power-hungry OS are mistaken. In terms of appetite, Windows Phone still beats it. Otherwise, it’s difficult to explain why this phone in “vegetable” mode with a SIM card cannot last longer than two days. Moreover, if the SIM card is taken out, he can remain conscious for a week or even more. You can refer to the drivers or a bad radio module specific model, but even among Android phones this is often the reason for gluttony, so the comparison is correct - representatives of the platforms are on equal terms.

In active use mode, the device can last a day and a half - typical for budget smartphones.

Competitors

Almost completely similar to our guest in terms of characteristics, except for the installed OS, a smartphone Huawei Ascend The G300 costs on average 2 thousand rubles cheaper. Even the built-in memory is only 4 GB, however, unlike the Samsung Omnia M, it has a slot for microSD memory cards. But the processor and graphics accelerator are a bit old for a new product.