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Samsung Jet S8000 review

Billed as 'better than the iPhone'... but can it even compete?

Our Score 3

Last reviewed: 2009-06-29June 29th 2009

Price at launch £399.00
Product Type Smartphone
Network Band Quad Band
Wi-Fi Yes
Effective Camera Resolution 5 Megapixel
USB Yes
Built-in Flash Yes
Main Screen Resolution 480 x 800
Main Screen Size 7.9 cm (3.1")
Cellular Data Connectivity Technology GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA
GPS Receiver Yes
Secondary Camera Yes
Cellular Network Supported GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900, WCDMA 900, WCDMA 2100
Memory Card Supported microSD
Phone Style Bar
Colour Ultra White
Brand Name Samsung
Battery Talk Time 8.17 Hour
Product Model S8000 Jet
Weight (Approximate) 110.0 g
Green Compliant Yes
Green Compliance Certificate/Authority WEEE, RoHS
Bluetooth Yes
Maximum Memory Card Size Supported 16 GB
Built-in Memory 2 GB
Main Screen Type OLED
Realtone Yes
Radio Tuner Type FM
Call Features Call Log, Call Timer, Caller ID
Height 109.0 mm
Width 53.5 mm
Depth 11.9 mm
Manufacturer Samsung
Product Name S8000 Jet Smartphone
Manufacturer Part Number GT-S8000OWAXEU
Manufacturer Website Address www.samsung.com/uk/
Package Contents
  • S8000 Jet Smartphone
  • Battery
  • Travel Adapter (charger)
  • User manual
  • Product Summary

    Jet

    The Samsung Jet S8000 - is it a budget alternative to the iPhone?

    Price at launch

    £399.00

    For

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    Great camera

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    Lovely screen

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    Good battery life

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    Nice, responsive touchscreen

    Against

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    Poor internet browser

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    TouchWiz interface lets down decent hardware list

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    slightly cheap feel

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    laggy interface at times

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