As reported earlier today, Samsung formally announced its first Windows Phone 8 smartphone, the Samsung ATIV S.
Samsung ATIV S specifications:
- Processor: 1.5Ghz dual-core
- Operating system: Windows Phone 8
- Cellular connectivity: HSPA+/GPRS/EDGE
- Other connectivity: A-GPS, 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4 & 5 GHz) Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 3.0, NFC
- Display: 4.8-inch HD (1280×720) Super AMOLED
- Input: Capacitive touchscreen
- Memory: 1GB RAM
- Storage: 16/32GB and microSD card slot
- Rear-facing camera: 8MP AF with LED Flash and 1080p video capture
- Front-facing camera: 1.9MP
- Connectors: 3.5mm headphone jack, USB 2.0
- Battery: 2.300mAh
- Dimensions / weight: 137.2×70.5×8.7 millimeters / 135 grams
The company also confirmed that the ATIV brand will be used for its Windows-based devices. It explained that ATIV is the reverse order of the word VITA, meaning “Life” in Latin and “is a pledge by Samsung to make everyone’s life extraordinary with excitement.”
Samsung did not provide any availability (including Canada) and pricing details for the ATIV S but expect those to come closer to its launch.
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