Overview
Samsung is all too known for its Android based smartphones and tablets, but make no mistake, the electronic giant is not putting all
its eggs in one basket. When Microsoft launched its mobile OS Windows Phone 7, then Samsung was among its preferred partners with its i8700 Omnia 7.
You may or may not like Windows Phone 7, but it is a tough task to not like this solid beauty from Samsung. There are more detailed review of the Samsung Omnia 7 on website such as Recombu, however check out our review below…
Review
Appearance & Display
Omnia 7 makes a great first impression with its 4 inch Super AMOLED screen with 480 x 800 pixel resolution. Its scratch resistant glass surface ensures that the phone is capable of weathering rough and tough use. Its screen is definitely one of its better points and provides vibrant and sharp display. However, on the bottom of the screen, you have three touch sensitive buttons, which somehow manage to hinder the smooth user experience by registering unintentional gestures. These keys are home key, back key and search key. However, with little practice, you may be able to avoid any gaffes. Another good point of the phone is that it does not have the plasticky look of Galaxy series. Omnia 7 is a sturdy yet sleek phone, albeit a little chunky at 4.89 ounces.
Technical Nitty-Gritty
Omnia 7 has a 1GHz Snapdragon processor, which is pretty much a standard specification nowadays. We won't launch a lengthy tirade about the pros and cons of WP7, but Windows Phone 7 does hold back this phone a little. The phone comes with a 5 MP camera with LED flash. Again, this is a standard feature nowadays and in fact has been surpassed by all the new breed phones with 8 MP cameras. But still, the camera is capable of providing pretty decent experience, so we are not complaining. It also lets you record videos at 720p resolution. Omnia 7 also has usual features such as Bluetooth connectivity, Wi-Fi, accelerometer and ambient light sensor. It also has FM radio built-in but surprisingly does not have stereo speakers, which compromises the whole aural experience.
Storage & Battery
Omnia 7 comes in two variations, with 8 GB and 16 GB memory on board and here comes the catch, the phone does not have any slot whatsoever, for augmenting the storage. So once you buy a phone, you are stuck with puny 8 GB or 16 GB storage. Though, the phone does have good cloud service integration via Windows Live, SkyDrive and Xbox Live.
On the battery front, the phone has 1500 mAh Li-Ion battery. Despite its massive display, the battery still gives decent performance. When you have a 4 inch display on your hand, then you might want to play some games too. With its clear screen, the phone is an excellent choice for gaming and the battery is powerful enough to last at least a day even with hardcore gaming.
We Say…
Overall, Omnia 7 is one of the better Windows Phone 7 devices. Samsung definitely performed its part well by designing a well rounded and gorgeous phone.