Samsung Omnia HD launches
Published by Steve Litchfield at 11:25 UTC, February 16th 2009
Samsung just made their pitch for the Symbian top-end with the announcement of the Omnia HD (a.k.a. the i8910). This features a full touch interface running S60 5th Edition, a 3.7" AMOLED display, plus a camera unit with 8mp capture and full 720p HD video recording. Photos, comment and specs below.
Regarding the HD and media capabilities, Samsung had this to say: "The HD video recording feature enables you to capture precious moments in HD (720p) quality, enjoy HD content on HD TV via DLNA technology and share real-time live video as users shoot it via qik.com. The 16: 9 screen of QHD display with 16M colour and dual stereo speaker reveal a whole new world of mobile multimedia experiences on the move, enabling users to enjoy SD (Standard Definition)/HD (High Definition) videos in cinema-scale quality with caption. Brilliant Convergence Allied to the industry-leading 8MP camera which allows you take digital camera-quality photographs on your phone, the Samsung Omnia HD ensures you capture the best possible photographs of your friends and family."
Raw specs:
- 8 Megapixel CMOS + CIF, Auto-Focus / Power LED Flash / Face Detection/Smile Shot / Blink Shot / Panorama Shot Video : DivX / XviD / H.263 / H.264 / WMV / MPEG4, RV 24fps@HD(1280 x 720p)
- Video recording DLNA & HD TV out (DLNA dongle needed) Video Editing: Trim video / Audio dubbing / Live dubbing / Add subtitle / Image capture
- Audio : FM Radio with RDS MP3/ AAC / AAC+ / eAAC+ / WMA / RA Dual Stereo Speaker & DNSe 2.0
- Other sensors: Proximity, Light Sensor, Compass, Accelerometer
- Size : 123 x 58 x 12.9
- Battery : 1500 mAh
- HSUPA 5.76Mbps and HSDPA 7.2Mbps
- 3.7" AMOLED, 36 by 640 pixels Auto-Rotating Display
- GPS with integrated compass "makes this suitable for both pedestrians and drivers, and the navigation touch control and voice guidance via dual stereo speaker provide drivers with easy and safe navigation."
- Available in 8GB and 16GB internal capacity options), plus microSD expansion
- Intuitive "3D interface"
- "Samsung Mobile Widget delivers up-to-date information of your choice with just one touch, creating a personalized interface with which to access the infinite wealth of web content."
Steve Litchfield, All About Symbian, 11.20am Feb 16th 2009
Categories: Hardware
Platforms: S60 5th Edition
News Discussion
TheUndertaker
when will nokia manage to top this?
this is probably the best phone made till date period!
10/10 for samsung, really excellent device!!
this is probably the best phone made till date period!
10/10 for samsung, really excellent device!!
Unregistered
> 10/10 for samsung, really excellent device!!
Apart from the LED flash - not good for night shots compared to Xenon. No real excuse in not putting a Xenon in.
Anyway, this does the set the bar for the 8MP device Nokia are releasing this week. Knowing Nokia they will compete withthis Samsung across multiple devices rather than one do it all devices. The noteworthy features Nokia needs to compete with (aside from 8MP) are the HD video recording, the compass and the battery size. And they really need a Xenon flash!
Come on Nokia, if anyone can top this, you can...
Apart from the LED flash - not good for night shots compared to Xenon. No real excuse in not putting a Xenon in.
Anyway, this does the set the bar for the 8MP device Nokia are releasing this week. Knowing Nokia they will compete withthis Samsung across multiple devices rather than one do it all devices. The noteworthy features Nokia needs to compete with (aside from 8MP) are the HD video recording, the compass and the battery size. And they really need a Xenon flash!
Come on Nokia, if anyone can top this, you can...
snoyt
Impressive hardware specifications. Including a very promising Symbian OS version. Though a bit too touchy since a keyboard lacks ;-). If this one comes with a Samsung-nized "Nokia PC suite" and decent Maps software you can bet that it will be a hit once they fix their videorecording bugs.
Steve: nice news flow, keep it coming ;-)
Steve: nice news flow, keep it coming ;-)
Unregistered
Im in love with this phone, the old omnia became a bit of a disappointment but i bet THIS IS THE ULTIMATE MOBILE DEVICE. HD recording on a mobile, thumbs up SAMSUNG. I'll definately wait for this convergence device.
Tzer2
...and the price will be?
Unregistered
Hey lets not forget the 3.7" AM Oled display. Probably one of the biggest selling point for this device
Unregistered
At 123mm x 58mm, this is a slab of a device. Something very fundamental ahead of all the tech specs, a device like this is basically no good to me at all if I need a backpack to carry it around.
This is the same problem suffered by the iPhone that is turning it into a feminine phone, the fact that ladies usually carry a bag big enough.
Two things that come top of my list and new phones are failing and regressing on, pocketability and durability. It's the specification race now being more important than pragmatism.
This is the same problem suffered by the iPhone that is turning it into a feminine phone, the fact that ladies usually carry a bag big enough.
Two things that come top of my list and new phones are failing and regressing on, pocketability and durability. It's the specification race now being more important than pragmatism.
Unregistered
I really hope Nokia is going to announce a new phone. So far, I haven't seen anything besides the N97 that approaches the OmniaHD...
Ease of use/GUI is the kicker. We need video!
Ease of use/GUI is the kicker. We need video!
Tzer2
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The iPhone can't even shoot video.
Unregistered
Omap 3430?
Unregistered
I hear the device is running Symbian OS 5th Edition (Touch). I have not seen data on whether the phone will allow the user to install other software--I can't imagine that it would prohibit such installations, but...
Anyone have any additional data? Videos?
Anyone have any additional data? Videos?
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II have not seen data on whether the phone will allow the user to install other software--I can't imagine that it would prohibit such installations, but...
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bartmanekul
ANY posts that even look like they are from iphone fanboys will be deleted. Having just had to delete around 10 due to it starting flames, it's getting to be very annoying and pushing the tolerance level.
So please, do AAS a favour. Lets not turn it into a kids battleground, and if you see a pointless fanboy post, don't reply to it. You are feeding the trolls. If it's annoying you, PM an active mod who will delete said offending post.
I agree, I am hugely interested in this device, but the size is going to be a huge obstacle.
But still, everything else looks great, and I especially like the fact it's got the compass. And a 1500 battery. And use OLED so it should last a decent time...
For me, this is the big news this year. Presuming nothing else comes out (The N97 really doesnt interest me), and the build quality is ok, I'll be moving ship.
So please, do AAS a favour. Lets not turn it into a kids battleground, and if you see a pointless fanboy post, don't reply to it. You are feeding the trolls. If it's annoying you, PM an active mod who will delete said offending post.
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Originally Posted by Unregistered
At 123mm x 58mm, this is a slab of a device. Something very fundamental ahead of all the tech specs, a device like this is basically no good to me at all if I need a backpack to carry it around.
Two things that come top of my list and new phones are failing and regressing on, pocketability and durability. It's the specification race now being more important than pragmatism. |
But still, everything else looks great, and I especially like the fact it's got the compass. And a 1500 battery. And use OLED so it should last a decent time...
For me, this is the big news this year. Presuming nothing else comes out (The N97 really doesnt interest me), and the build quality is ok, I'll be moving ship.
Unregistered
--"Obviously, you could imagine it, because you asked. ;)"
Nightmares... So many nightmares :)
If we need someone who speaks Spanish to go over there and get a video, do let me know. :P
Nightmares... So many nightmares :)
If we need someone who speaks Spanish to go over there and get a video, do let me know. :P
Unregistered
I was completely sure I was going to get the N97, but today that may change.
It is so much ahead of the competition, that the lack of a QWERTY doesn't even bother me. OLED screen, 3D Hardware chip, HD Video, S60 5th (probably with no native Nokia apps). Its much thinner than the N97, and looks awesome!
N97 when annouced would be released in over 8 months from the date, by that time (and this is exactly what happened), a lot of newer and better phones would be released.
It is so much ahead of the competition, that the lack of a QWERTY doesn't even bother me. OLED screen, 3D Hardware chip, HD Video, S60 5th (probably with no native Nokia apps). Its much thinner than the N97, and looks awesome!
N97 when annouced would be released in over 8 months from the date, by that time (and this is exactly what happened), a lot of newer and better phones would be released.
Rondelle
Guess I'll put my I8510 up for sale now.
ming387
This is a great phone, the only thing tying me to the N97 now is the keyboard & N-Gage gaming platform which I grew to enjoy. The fact that Nokia will make HD N-Gage games still have me leaning over the N97 than this.
I think Nokia made their point with software over the past few year. At least subtly I have grown to like their software like Map, Messaging and N-Gage.
In a way Nokia is in reverse history with Apple. Apple made the software and then built the hardware. Nokia built hardware and then software later.
I think Nokia made their point with software over the past few year. At least subtly I have grown to like their software like Map, Messaging and N-Gage.
In a way Nokia is in reverse history with Apple. Apple made the software and then built the hardware. Nokia built hardware and then software later.
Nokiacraze
Guys nokia just leaked an 8mp camera phone yep its the N86.Check gsmarena for more
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khalidraffali
i'm always a bit skeptical with devices that tries to be everything including the kitchen sink.
jake20000
Does anyone know if this device will be released before the end of April in the UK?
Im due for an upgrade at that time, and i would love to get this phone.
Im due for an upgrade at that time, and i would love to get this phone.
Unregistered
I did a mini review of how Samsung Omnia HD stands against Nokia N97
senseapplied [dot ] com/index.php/n97-vs-omnia-hd/
Regards
Farhan
senseapplied [dot ] com/index.php/n97-vs-omnia-hd/
Regards
Farhan
Unregistered
Who cares about Nokia, this thing just destroyes the Apple Iphone. The original Omnia was impressive, but slow interface. Hopefully Symbian speeds this new Omnia up.
Unregistered
Does anyone know if the Omnia HD has a capacitative touchscreen like the iPhone or a resistive one like the Nokia 5800?
Unregistered
According to Gismo on the web. Capacitive!