Rating 3.9 47 reviews
Manufacturer: Samsung
What Mobile
13 years ago

Review: Samsung Ativ S – the other Windows Phone

£439.99 samsung.com/uk Is this the Windows Phone version of the Galaxy S3? Very nearly. It's very tempting to see Windows Phone as a two horse race between HTC and Nokia. HTC inked a deal with Microsoft to make its Windows Phone 8 handsets the official launch phone for the new OS; Nokia meanwhile...
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Digitaltrends
13 years ago

Samsung ATIV Odyssey Review

Samsung isn't going whole hog with their Windows Phone 8 investment, preferring to dip a toe into the less expensive end of the pool to test the waters. The ATIV Odyssey only costs $50 on contract with Verizon Wireless and is in direct competition with the Nokia Lumia 822.
Pros:
  • Light
  • comfortable design
  • Bright and crisp display
  • Speedy performance
  • Hardware shutter button for camera
Cons:
  • Low resolution display
  • Uninspiring camera
  • App store still lacks good selection
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reviews.phones4u.co.uk
13 years ago

Being a long time Samsung phones user it's no big deal that I have the ATIV very appealing in more ways than one.

Great phone looking forward to trying out the tablet when other phone contract is due the upgrade. The down side is the colour of the ear phones,being African have always used black earphones, the ACTV come in white I guess will have to for on a new set.
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phonedog.com
13 years ago

Samsung ATIV Odyssey Video Review Part 2

If you're passionate about Windows Phone 8 but are looking for something outside of what HTC and Nokia have to offer, take a look at Samsung's ATIV Odyssey .  The first US-based Windows Phone 8 device from Samsung, the ATIV Odyssey offers a 1.5 GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 CPU, 4-inch Super AMOLED
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Phone Arena
13 years ago

Samsung ATIV Odyssey Review

All of a sudden, Verizon's lineup is beaming with some decent Windows Phone 8 devices of late, and for the first time ever, we're seeing one that's coming from Sammy's camp. Yes folks, the Samsung ATIV Odyssey has finally arrived, which is interestingly enough the first Verizon bound Windows Phone 8...
Pros:
  • Inexpensive price point
  • Smooth performance
  • Includes a microSD card slot
Cons:
  • Bland design
  • No noteworthy exclusive apps
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LAPTOP Magazine
13 years ago

Samsung ATIV Odyssey

Budget phones are nothing new, but budget phones that run the new Windows Phone 8 are a rarity. The Samsung ATIV Odyssey brings Microsoft's new mobile operating system to the budget-conscious Verizon customer at a price of just $49.99.
Pros:
  • Snappy performance
  • Better battery life than other Windows Phones
  • Clear audio
Cons:
  • Generic design
  • Low-res display
  • No standout features
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Engadget
13 years ago

Samsung ATIV Odyssey review: a budget WP8 phone that performs like a flagship

The ATIV Odyssey looks like a budget phone, with its cheap construction and low-res screen, but it performs like a flagship.
Pros:
  • Impressive performance for the price
  • Minimal bloatware
  • Expandable storage
Cons:
  • Low-res screen
  • Underwhelming camera performance
  • Cheap-feeling construction
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CoolSmartPhone
13 years ago

Samsung Ativ S Review

By the sheer number of handsets sold Samsung are the world leader in mobile devices.  The Galaxy range of devices have become a massive hit and from the excellent Note II to the Galaxy SIII, their range of Android devices [...
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Canadian Reviewer
13 years ago

Review: Samsung ATIV S Windows Phone

giant's one and only Canadian WP8 offering (which could change in a matter of days as we near the Mobile World Congress).
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Amazon
13 years ago

The best Windows Phone 8 device to date

This is a device that I had been waiting some time for. It has everything a large, HD display, removable battery and Micro SDXC up to 64GB. Performance is smooth, as is to be expected from a device of this price range. The device looks great and feels even better in hand.
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