Samsung spits out second 8-megapixel mobile, christens it "Pixon"

Hot on the INNOV8's trails comes another 8-megapixel phone out of Samsung's frighteningly fast-paced labs, this one dubbed M8800 Pixon (is it just us, or does that sound like a great name for an alien life form?). They're really mixing it up here, too -- unlike the S60-based INNOV8, the Pixon packs a full-on 400 x 240 touchscreen and settles for Samsung's proprietary non-smartphone platform. The OS seems to be the only place it's settling, though, since we've got triband HSDPA, GPS, an FM radio, microSD expansion -- and, oh yeah, there's the little matter of that whopping cam with face detection, geotagging, and WVGA video recording. Sadly there's no WiFi on board, but it'd be just a little less useful than normal without an honest-to-goodness smartphone OS as your playground -- and at least you've got global 3G on your side. It looks like we can expect shipments of this one sometime in November for €550 (about $805).

[Via GSMArena]

[Evangelion @ Sep 25th 2008 10:53PM]

Looks nice. =]

[Billy Fiul @ Sep 25th 2008 10:58PM]

I'm pretty sure any device would look nice in dewy green grass like that.

[kojo87 @ Sep 25th 2008 11:19PM]

i see no dew. you lie like a rug

[v3xx @ Sep 26th 2008 2:28AM]

lol kojo. i havent heard that in years.

the grass looks dry and crunchy. at least it looks nothing like this.

http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/8229/grassbladesdy6pc8.jpg

[rippinhonda @ Sep 25th 2008 10:56PM]

Actually looks great...

What OS is it gonna run? Or is it not classified as a smart phone?

[Wolfticket @ Sep 25th 2008 11:03PM]

3rd line: "...and settles for Samsung's proprietary non-smartphone platform."

[dimsum05 @ Sep 25th 2008 11:00PM]

Mobile Review has a review:

http://www.mobile-review.com/review/samsung-m8800-en.shtml

[GON @ Sep 25th 2008 11:32PM]

Thanks.

[grull27 @ Sep 25th 2008 11:00PM]

Could it get any more beautiful?

[who? @ Sep 25th 2008 11:09PM]

I've heard if you brand it with an Apple it sells better... But no.

[spass @ Sep 25th 2008 11:25PM]

to who?
I heard you make it 2 megapixels and it sells even better.

[)law( @ Sep 25th 2008 11:10PM]

it smells like freshly cut grass, with a hint of lemon, strewn over a babbling brook in the spring time

[ChaosEntity17 @ Sep 25th 2008 11:54PM]

I see what you did there

[marc @ Sep 25th 2008 11:13PM]

Android and TMobile

[webon @ Sep 25th 2008 11:14PM]

HELOOOOO Sexy!

[vin @ Sep 25th 2008 11:16PM]

Where is the freakin Samsung Omnia.. I Can't decide if I want the Omnia, iphone or the G1!!

[Technophile @ Sep 25th 2008 11:32PM]

You're actually debating that? lol.

If not for AT&T, I'd just go with the iPhone. Android isn't up to spec yet (plus T-mobile is just blah).

Omnia? Maybe..

But seriously, I think the iPhone is probably the better out of those... (and I'm by no means a fanboy, I'm planning on getting a BB Storm)

[Serial 8-Ball Mouse @ Sep 26th 2008 12:03AM]

@Technophile

Fanboy.

[jupiterthunder @ Sep 26th 2008 2:43AM]

I'm still waiting for that. I want to get my hands on the US model so I can decide if I really want it as much as I think I do.

[Mark Anderson @ Sep 26th 2008 7:38AM]

Having used both the Omnia and the iPhone I went for the former, however be prepared to flash to ROM to get one you're happy with.

The iPhone's nice but it just so limited.

[Adderz @ Sep 25th 2008 11:45PM]

No thanks.

This is why i enjoy HTC and Apple. They release minimal models. Samsung pump out one after another, none better than the last, all just ever so slightly different. (Before a smart ass picks me up on it, im well aware HTC alter designs for different carriers, im talking about HTC's own lineup)

Cant they stick to one design and improve on it for once instead of simply replacing it with 3000 new models?

Its partly why the iPhone has garnered so much attention and praise. Timeless design and its something that is worked on to make it the best device possible. Just like the iPod, it gets better and better.

People get emotionally attached to their devices and this creates loyalty to the brand, but when you pump one after another, whats the point?

BTW im not an iPhone fanboy, i own a HTC Touch Cruise.

[Simon @ Sep 26th 2008 12:13AM]

I knew I didn't jump on the iPhone wagon for a reason, that's a pretty neat phone, pack a punch and sounds like better specs than an iPhone!

[ChaosEntity17 @ Sep 25th 2008 11:55PM]

Is it's camera in that top left corner? If so, that's some pretty fail design.

[Draaaainage! @ Sep 26th 2008 12:21AM]

That's the front-facing camera, the 8 MP camera is on the back, like a normal phone.

Of course if you took the time to read about the phone before you just spout unwarranted criticism then you would have known that, avoid this whole discourse.

[Lance @ Sep 26th 2008 1:07AM]

Note to ChaosEntity17,

Get a clue!

[Axis @ Sep 26th 2008 1:19AM]

Uh... are you serious.. welcome to 2008!

[Kieran @ Sep 26th 2008 12:21AM]

Doesn't a price equivalent of over £400 seem a little high to anyone? I can't speak for Americans, but in the UK that's N95 territory.

Also, 400x320 is a bit shitty, I'd expect atleast VGA by now.

[HalfJoey @ Sep 26th 2008 12:29AM]

Every time a new phone is shown i keep thinking that i just want a HTC Touch Pro for Verizon. Well one that didn't have dumb down specs. :(

[Bobwilliams @ Sep 26th 2008 12:50AM]

i just love that phone. it’s so cool! i have one…you’ll be amazed by its capability to aid you in creating your own sound files..even with background music using a guitar or keyboard…and you could play songs while using any application except if the application needs to play a different sound…and so handy…so many shortcuts buttons…so amazing.

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[Ron @ Sep 26th 2008 2:08AM]

I wonder what that battery is going to be like. With an 8MP camera and features of standalone digicams, I hope it's nothing like the N95 or LG Viewty. Of course you can just purchase an extra battery.

[S. Lemarchand @ Sep 26th 2008 3:13AM]

I wonder why the editor chose to use GoogleTranslate instead of linking to the English-language mirror of [e-mail]:

http:///www.smape.com/en/

[samsung @ Sep 26th 2008 3:52AM]

Shiny screen looks good.

[Mark Anderson @ Sep 26th 2008 7:40AM]

You do realise that they release new ROMs for it, right?

[chris17792 @ Sep 26th 2008 8:43AM]

Ooooooo... LOOK what I found in my yard!

[Eddie W @ Sep 26th 2008 9:58AM]

I don't really get it. The specs look great, but with no wifi or smart phone features, what's the point? Seems like this is going to be a lot of money just to have a good camera/phone combo. Sure, it looks good... am I missing something?

[CowboysFan @ Sep 26th 2008 10:12AM]

F*ck the ugly G1 I'm getting this.

[goddamn @ Sep 26th 2008 6:37PM]

Hey Engadget, will you please avoid using theologically-charged words such as "christens" in your titles? Unless you're bent on offending your many atheist and non-christian readers, I see no reason to involve religion with technology...

[Valgas @ Sep 28th 2008 11:29AM]

i definitely skimmed over the article but i definitely saw that there was no wifi for 800+ dollars... why?