Samsung announces Omnia W, its first Windows Phone 7.5 smartphone

Samsung Omnia WSamsung today announced the Samsung Omnia W, its first smartphone powered by Windows Phone 7.5 (codename Mango).

“We are excited about the potential for Windows Phone and the possibilities it opens for Samsung customers. Mobile consumers increasingly expect to be socially networked through their phones anytime, anywhere, and instantly. They are looking for high-performance devices that are easy and intuitive to use, look great, and enable them to create and share rich multimedia content with ease. The Samsung Omnia W delivers on every count,” said JK Shin, President and Head of Samsung’s Mobile Communications business.

Samsung Omnia W specifications:

  • Processor: 1.4GHz
  • Operating system: Microsoft Windows Phone 7.5
  • Cellular connectivity: Quad-band EDGE/GPRS and dual-band HSPA (14.4/5.76Mbps)
  • Other connectivity: A-GPS, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1, DLNA
  • Display: 3.7-inch Super AMOLED WVGA (800×480)
  • Input: Capacitive touchscreen
  • Memory: 512MB RAM
  • Storage: 8GB internal
  • Rear-facing camera: 5MP AF with LED flash and 720p video recording
  • Front-facing camera: VGA
  • Connectors: 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Battery: 1,500mAh
  • Dimensions / weight: 115.97 x 58.8 x 10.9 millimeters, 115.3 grams
  • Other: FM radio with RDS

The Samsung Omnia W will first be available in Italy in late October. The rest of Europe, Latin America, Africa, South East and South West Asia will follow later in the year. There is no North American availability date yet – We may have to wait for a carrier announcement.

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