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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung ATIV S |
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Product Type | Smartphone | |
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Form Factor | Touch | |
Height | 137 mm | Better than 51 % of phones rated. |
Width | 71 mm | Better than 60 % of phones rated. |
Depth | 9 mm | Better than 63 % of phones rated. |
Weight | 135 g | Better than 58 % of phones rated. |
Body Colour | Aluminium silver | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | |
SAR Value | 0.31 W/kg (body), 0.27 W/kg (head) | |
Integrated Components | FM radio | |
Connector Type |
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B |
The Samsung ATIV S has dimensions 137 mm × 71 mm × 9 mm. Its weight is 135 g.
Show moreDISPLAY Samsung ATIV S |
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Display Type | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | HD Super AMOLED | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 4.8" | Worse than 55 % of phones rated. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1280 x 720 pixels | Better than 63 % of phones rated. |
Display Format | HD | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | Better than 98 % of phones rated. |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 2 (scratch resistant glass) |
The screen size reaches 4.8" inches. Phones with smaller displays have the advantage of being easier to use with one hand. However, compared to phones with large screens, they provide a lower user experience. Nevertheless, if you don't plan to watch movies or play games on your phone regularly and just expect basic functionality, this size should be good enough for you. Owing to OLED technology, the display offers a true representation of colours, especially black. The resulting contrast is significantly higher and colours appear more vivid. OLED technology is now part of most smartphones, while LCD displays are becoming a thing of the past in mobile phones. OLED displays also have lower power consumption compared to LCD technology.
Display Resolution of Samsung ATIV S is 1280 x 720 pixels. A higher display resolution is a prerequisite for a sharper image. The standard for mid-range phones today is a Full HD resolution of 1920 × 1080 px. Cheaper phones, which usually have a smaller diagonal, have an HD resolution of 1280 × 720 px. Smaller resolutions can only be found in older models. Best phones, on the other hand, have a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 px.
PROCESSOR Samsung ATIV S |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm | |
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Processor Number | MSM8960 | |
Clock Speed | 1.5 GHz | Better than 54 % of phones rated. |
Processor Core Qty | Dual-core | Worse than 90 % of phones rated. |
Samsung ATIV S is supplied with Qualcomm. The number of processor cores is 2. It is a number of cores that plays an important role in evaluating the performance of phone as it is responsible for computing operations. Smartphones already commonly have a core count of around 4 to 8. Multi-core processors can perform better and reduce the processing time of a request to a minimum, which is reflected in the responsiveness of the phone, e.g. in the speed of opening applications. Another important parameter is the processor frequency, which indicates how many instructions the phone can process in one second. Similar to refresh rate, the higher the number, the faster the phone responds. Processor frequency of phone Samsung ATIV S is 1.5 GHz. As standard today, you'll find this value between 1.8 GHz and 2.8 GHz.
Show moreMEMORY Samsung ATIV S |
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RAM | 1 GB | Worse than 61 % of phones rated. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 16 GB | Worse than 53 % of phones rated. |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC |
One of the most important parameters for user´s decision is often internal memory capacity. The larger it is, the more apps, photos, movies and other files your phone can store. This phone has 16 GB storage. This memory capacity is ideal for those who have a few basic apps and a few dozen photos on their phone. If you don't expect to use your phone to play games or need to store high-resolution photos, this size should be sufficient. There is almost no probability you're likely to see this low capacity on new smartphones. The standard memory today is around 64 and 128 GB. The best phones have internal memory of 256 GB or more. Nowadays, you can usually find one phone model on the market with several different memory sizes. This allows each user to choose what suits them best.
For this model it is possible to increase the storage size by inserting a memory card.
Size of the RAM memory tells us how powerful the phone is. Samsung ATIV S is equipped with 1 GB. Commonly today you will find phones with 6 to 8 GB of RAM. This means that the phone can easily handle normal operation and more demanding applications or games. Higher RAM of 12 GB can be found in best phones on market and are ideal especially for avid gamers. On the other hand, operating memory below 4 GB is more of an issue with lower-end phones and older models. However, even they will find their fans among less demanding users, who don´t want to spend much on buying new phone.
CAMERA Samsung ATIV S |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 8 Megapixel | Better than 52 % of phones rated. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | |
Digital Zoom | 4x | Better than 57 % of phones rated. |
Light Source | LED light | |
Still Image Resolutions | 3264 x 2448 | |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 0 |
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The rear camera of the Samsung ATIV S has only one lens. Single lens is more typical for older phones or lower-end phones with lower quality cameras. The rear cameras of modern phones nowadays are usually equipped with two, three and sometimes even five rear camera lenses. The resolution of main lens is 8 Megapixel. Nonetheless, resolution alone does not necessarily mean a good photo. Therefore, you should look at other parameters such as lens aperture or pixel size.
Digital zoom in this case offers zooming up to 4x. Of course, the higher the lens value, the more distant object can be zoomed in. Nonetheless, the disadvantage of digital zoom is that the quality and sharpness of photo deteriorates when using it.
BATTERY AND CHARGING Samsung ATIV S |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2300 mAh | Better than 53 % of phones rated. |
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Standby Time | 218 hours | Worse than 82 % of phones rated. |
Talk Time | 885 minutes | Better than 67 % of phones rated. |
Run Time Details |
Talk (GSM): up to 483 min Talk (WCDMA): up to 885 min Standby (GSM): up to 168 hrs Standby (WCDMA): up to 218 hrs |
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Battery Technology | Lithium Ion |
The battery size of Samsung ATIV S is 2300 mAh. Nevertheless, battery capacity is not the only factor that affects the phone's battery life. For example - the size of the display, the performance of the processor, the use of data functions and, of course, the intensity of use of phone in general all have a significant impact on battery life. Standard for most smartphones today is a battery capacity of around 4500 to 5000 mAH. Phones with this battery size usually guarantee a phone life of at least 1 day. Older or cheaper smartphone models can then reach battery capacities typically around 2500 mAH and below. With this capacity, you may find that if you use your phone heavily, you may need to recharge your phone during the day.
The standby time for this phone is 218 hours and tells us how long the phone lasts on a single charge when you're not actively using it. The phone Samsung ATIV S will last one charge with constant phone calls 885 minutes.
CELLULAR Samsung ATIV S |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 3G | Worse than 64 % of phones rated. |
Operating System | Windows Phone OS 8 | |
Navigation | A-GPS, GLONASS |
Standard 4G connectivity is currently being replaced by 5G, but is still the preserve of the latest phones. Samsung ATIV S supports 3G. 3G connectivity is now only found in the oldest phones. The operating system in the case of this model is Windows Phone OS 8.
Show moreCOMMUNICATIONS Samsung ATIV S |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 3.1 | |
Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, OPP, A2DP, AVRCP, PBAP | |
NFC | Yes | Better than 66 % of phones rated. |
Communication Features | Mobile Email client, Internet browser | |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS |
Contactless payments are not a problem with this phone, thanks to NFC function. It can also be used, for example, to unlock doors or load menus in a restaurant using an NFC tag. Bluetooth 3.1 must not be missing from the basic package. It makes it easy to connect wireless headphones to your phone, connect your phone to your TV, tablet, speaker and more.
Show moreMEDIA Samsung ATIV S |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, AAC +, eAAC+, M4A | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | AVI, MOV, MPEG-4, WMV, H.264, H.263, M4V |
FEATURES Samsung ATIV S |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor | |
Personal Information Management | Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, alarm clock with snooze, alarm clock | |
Additional Phone Features | Text-to-Speech (text recognition), multitasking |
OTHERS Samsung ATIV S |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter |
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