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Samsung ATIV S
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Engadget Review
Samsung has built a quality Windows Phone 8 device that's worthwhile for those who need expandable storage. It's a solid handset, but also the least exciting of the three current WP8 flagships.
Pros
- Expandable storageSwappable batterySlim, comfortable designSolid camera performance
Cons
- Samsung apps are hit and missWP8 app selection still weak
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Samsung ATIV S
- Critic Reviews (5)
- User Reviews (2)
- 84AVERAGE CRITIC SCORE5 ReviewsEngadget80Samsung ATIV S review: the Galaxy S III repackagedWe genuinely enjoyed carrying one around, and it's a solid choice for those who aren't strongly attached to another mobile operating system (and don't mind the mixed bag of pre-installed apps).TechRadar80Samsung Ativ S reviewThanks to an excellent build, good specs, beefy storage and an open body design, the Ativ S is an excellent WP8 option. However, its downright frustrating how close it comes to being the ultimate Windows Phone device, only to see it fall short in key places.phoneArena90Samsung Ativ S ReviewUsing it is definitely a joy, and the ATIV S is only contributing to this compelling experience. It's a feature-packed smartphone for heavy users, which can easily go toe-to-toe with other top-shelf smartphones in almost all areas, except for the app catalog.GSM Arena80Samsung Ativ S review: A fresh start... Samsung made sure its Ativ S can match and even beat the rival flagships.Notebookcheck90Review Samsung ATIV S SmartphoneAll in all the Samsung ATIV S only has few points of criticism. If you know and like the Galaxy S3 but are bored by Android you should definitely have a closer look at the Windows sibling.
- 85AVERAGE USER SCORE2 ReviewsEngadget Reader80November 16, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - Engadgetluisp90June 13, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Samsung ATIV S is a full feature Windows Phone 8 device, it has a strong form factor design and a gorgeous screen. Unfortunately, it seems that Samsung didn't believe it had a winner phone and prefers to keep investing on Android and its new OS. In Europe ATIV S is selling rather well and getting more attention by the day.
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Key Specs
TYPE
Smartphone
OPERATING SYSTEM
Windows Phone
SCREEN SIZE
4.822
INTERNAL MEMORY
161
CAMERA
Yes
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