Samsung Omnia 7 review

TechRadar rating

4/5

For

High quality screen
Slick and reponsive interface
Comfortable design
Passable camera quality
Cool gaming experience

Against

Cheap-feeling rear
Slow internet browser with no Flash
Mega-bright LED flash
No worthwhile Samsung-added software on board
Lack of microSD expansion

Product Type

Smartphone

Network Band

Quad Band

Number of Screens

Wi-Fi

Yes

Effective Camera Resolution

5 Megapixel

USB

Yes

Contract Type

SIM-free

Built-in Flash

Yes

Main Screen Resolution

800 x 480

Main Screen Size

10.2 cm (4")

Cellular Data Connectivity Technology

HSUPA

GPS Receiver

Yes

Cellular Generation

3.5G

Cellular Network Supported

WCDMA 1900

Phone Style

Bar

Colour

Black

Brand Name

Samsung

Battery Talk Time

8.60 Hour

Product Model

I8700 Omnia 7

Weight (Approximate)

139.0 g

Green Compliant

Yes

Green Compliance Certificate/Authority

WEEE

Touchscreen

Yes

Bluetooth

Yes

Built-in Memory

6.97 GB

Operating System Version

Microsoft Windows Phone 7

Main Screen Type

OLED

Realtone

Yes

Radio Tuner Type

Call Features

Call Timer

Height

122.0 mm

Width

64.0 mm

Depth

11.0 mm

Operating System

Windows Mobile

Manufacturer

Samsung

Product Name

I8700 Omnia 7 Smartphone

Manufacturer Part Number

GT-I8700YKAXEU

Manufacturer Website Address

www.samsung.com/uk/

Marketing Information

A true breakthrough in mobility and Samsung first mobile powered by Windows Phone OS 7, Samsung OMNIA 7 combines cutting-edge hardware with quality multimedia experiences and user-friendly interface. From Xbox Live gaming to Zune music enjoyment, from advanced camera functions to comprehensive media sharing options, Samsung OMNIA 7 offers a slim, unique design with enhanced usability.

SUPER AMOLED Display

The brilliantly large 4.0" SUPER AMOLED display is the zenith of mobile viewing. Brighter, less reflective and slimmer than general AMOLED display, SUPER AMOLED provides you with unmatched luminescence, vivid eye-catching colours and super fast response.

Fun Entertainment

Always be in the game with the phone that lets you take Xbox LIVE mobile. Through the Music and Video hub, Zune transforms music and video on a phone to be a beautiful immersive experience.

Standard Warranty