Rating 3.9 47 reviews
Manufacturer: Samsung
Recombu
12 years ago

Samsung Ativ S Review: In Depth

Whilst Samsung's rivals have split elements like removable storage and a removable battery between their flagship and secondary Windows Phone 8 devices, Samsung launched its WP8 story with one device aiming to do it all.
Pros:
  • Hardware shutter key
  • Fantastic battery life
  • Removable storage
Cons:
  • Bland design
  • All-plastic construction
  • Windows Phone still lacks depth
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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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Ciao
12 years ago

My ideal WP8 smartphone - Samsung Ativ S

Having used Windows Mobile in both its '5' and '6' forms, and gone through Orange SPV200, O2 EXEC and HTC Touch HD, I spent 2 years in the world of Android (Galaxy SII), and in so doing missed WP7 all together.
Pros:
  • Expandable memory
  • swappable battery
  • great battery life
Cons:
  • A bug that leads to a (very) occasional restart
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Ebay
12 years ago

good but fragile slot SIM cards

this is windows phone 8 in description android need change phone very good best price and very fast work not bug display very color good and big
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cellphones.ca
12 years ago

Samsung Ativ S

If you're convinced that Windows Phone is the right mobile OS for your next smartphone, then the Samsung Ativ S is worth considering. It's one of many such phones running Windows Phone by default, and if the reviews of it online are to be believed, then it's among the best money can buy.
Pros:
  • High-quality HD touchscreen display
  • Long-lasting battery
  • Snappy overall performance
  • Simple
  • easy-to-use interface
Cons:
  • Seemingly lackluster design
  • Smaller app selection compared with other mobile platforms
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Newegg
11 years ago

Solid Windows Phone

I bought this phone from Dig Deep. Both the listing and their customer service assured me it was unlocked, but myself and two local carriers confirmed that the phone was indeed NOT unlocked.
Pros:
  • The phone has a pleasing design, that feels solid and sturdy in the hand
  • It doesn't feel to heavy, but still has enough weight to be satisfying
  • It has scratch resistant glass and a beautiful 720p display that holds its own against many higher res displays I have seen on other phones.
Cons:
  • For the price
  • I can find no real faults with the phone other than it comes stock with WP8 rather than WP8.1
  • but that's not a huge deal as you can upgrade it yourself simply enough
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gadgetoweb.com
10 years ago

Análisis de Samsung ATIV S

Por sus características, bien podría decirse que el Samsung ATIV S es un Galaxy S3 con Windows Phone 8 . Es el primer teléfono móvil con Windows Phone 8 presentado de forma oficial y por su diseño en color titanio y bordes metálicos da un aspecto resistente y moderno.
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