IFA 2012: Windows Phone 8 Samsung ATIV S formally announced

Samsung ATIV SAs 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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