Rating 3.9 47 reviews
Manufacturer: Samsung
The Verge
12 years ago

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 exact pricing haven't been forthcoming.
Pros:
  • Lightweight and slim
  • Large display
  • Physical Windows key
Cons:
  • Samsung's additional software
  • Speaker is tinny
  • Windows Phone app ecosystem
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Mobile Syrup
13 years ago

Samsung ATIV S Review

Samsung's ATIV S was the first Windows Phone 8 device to be announced. Since then the hype for Microsoft's overhauled mobile OS has subsided, but the battle rages on. Apps are beginning to be updated; users are starting to take notice.
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Notebookcheck
13 years ago

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? The triumvirate is now complete.
Pros:
  • 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
  • The main camera produces very good pictures and can replace less expensive digital cameras.
Cons:
  • Retail price: 549 Euros
  • Small scope of delivery
  • The app variety is still small - we are spoiled by the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.
Read more on Notebookcheck
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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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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PC Magazine
13 years ago

Samsung Ativ Odyssey (Verizon Wireless)

Windows Phone 8 hasn't exactly transformed the smartphone space, and the Samsung Ativ Odyssey for Verizon Wireless probably won't change that. The $49.99 Ativ Odyssey is Samsung's first U.S. smartphone to run Windows 8, so it's surprising that it's a generic, middle-of-the-road handset.
Pros:
  • Very good call quality
  • World phone.
Cons:
  • Uninspired design
  • Unimpressive display.
Read more on PC Magazine
MobileTechReview.com
13 years ago

Samsung ATIV Odyssey

The phone has dual band WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0, NFC, a GPS that works with Bing Maps, VZNavigator and even Nokia Drive Beta. There's a front video chat camera that works fine with Skype and an average quality 5MP rear camera with LED flash. The phone has a removable battery (a plus vs.
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CNET
13 years ago

An affordable entry-level Windows phone

The Samsung Ativ Odyssey provides an affordable but not thrilling Windows Phone 8 experience.
Pros:
  • The Samsung Ativ Odyssey is compact and affordable
  • and offers the clean Windows Phone 8 UI as well as 4G LTE
Cons:
  • The Samsung Ativ Odyssey's small screen
  • blah design
  • and 5MP camera won't knock your socks off
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everyreview.com
12 years ago

Samsung ATIV S Review

After some delays, in November 2012 Samsung launched the ATIV S. This is the company's premium Windows 8 smart phone. With its big display and brightly coloured Windows Tiles it will surely be a force to be reckoned with in the coming months.
Pros:
  • - Looks good
  • - Replaceable Battery
Cons:
  • - No 4G
  • - Plastic build
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Clove
12 years ago

" As usual, got prompt and fast and trustworthy service from Clove. Keep it up guys!! Well, this is my first Windows phone and til now was playing with Android. I was very much acustomed to beutiful Sense UI from HTC, liked Note-2 Touchwiz UI.
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