Friday, December 14, 2007

Samsung G800 Review: Camera With A Phone

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It seems Samsung are really stepping on it in the 5 megapixel cameraphone race. In a stark display of audacity, the G800 is pitched as a digicam that can make calls. We usually deal with gadgets that are the other way around but we've been eager to test the Samsung G800 ever since its official launch back in late October. As you may recall, we were lucky to be there, but rubbing shoulders is nothing like getting our hands on the handset sporting the first 5 megapixel camera with optical zoom. So sit back and get ready for Samsung G800, one of the most hyped handsets lately.

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Samsung G800 official pics

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Samsung G800 lifestyle photos

Key features:

  • 5 megapixel auto focus camera with 3x optical zoom and xenon flash
  • Large 2.4" QVGA 256K color display
  • EDGE and 3G (with HSDPA)
  • Bluetooth v2.0 with A2DP support
  • Comfortable keypad
  • Stereo FM radio with RDS
  • Stylish design

Main disadvantages:

  • Bad display processing
  • Weak sunlight legibility
  • Very slow memory card reading
  • No standard 3.5 mm audio jack
  • Volume/Zoom key is very hard to press
  • Quite chubby

Conclusion

Samsung G800 is without doubt a strong contender in the cutthroat market share race. If you are looking for a dedicated cameraphone with a great camera, then you might have just found your next handset. It may not be the best looking mobile around, however it has its own brushed-metal style that some of us liked.

The Samsung G800 has its flaws anyways. The slow memory card reading and the issues we had with the display have no place in a high-end cameraphone.
For us the Samsung G800 seems more of a proof of concept, rather than a really viable 5-megapixel solution. It won't win to the masses and become as popular as G600 for example. But it leaves a mark that will hold at least until midrange handsets start to offer 5 megapixel cameras and optical zoom.

(Read full review on GSMArena...)
Samsung G800 specification


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