A Preview of the Samsung Omnia W
The Samsung Omnia W is the follow-up to last year's Omnia 7, as well as the UK-bound version of Sammy's US-only Focus Flash smartphone.
In terms of specs, the Omnia W packs a speedy 1.4GHz single-core processor, powering its 3.7-inch (480 x 800) Super AMOLED touchscreen - smaller than the Omnia 7's 4-inch effort.
Still, Samsung's latest 'Wondrous' smartphone also packs a 5 megapixel rear-facing camera, capable of shooting 720p HD footage. There's also a VGA front-facing shooter onboard, taking advantage of Windows Phone's new-found support for video-calling.
That's not all the upgraded version of Windows Phone - Windows Phone 7.5 (Mango) - has got going for it. Chief amongst its '500 new features', you'll find; multitasking support, Twitter and LinkedIn integration, voice-guided navigation, and bumped-up gaming features. Samsung has added its own features to the phone, too, including Office, Picture, Music and Video Hubs and an integrated RSS reader.
Other confirmed specifications include; a Bluetooth 2.1, HSDPA and WiFi connectivity, and a 1500mAh battery.
The Samsung Omnia W will be released in the UK before the end of the year, although pricing and availability details are still TBC.
A full review will be published here once the phone has been released.
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Samsung Omnia W Specifications
Size
116mm x 58.8mm x 10.9mm
Weight
115.3 grams
Display
Full capacitive touch screen
Type: Super AMOLED
Size: 3.7 inches
Resolution: 480 x 800
Input
Keyboard: On-screen
Operating System
Windows Phone 7.5
Storage
Internal: 8GB
Miscellaneous
CPU: 1.4GHz
A-GPS with maps
Internet
Data Speed
Up to 14.4 Mbps download speed
Up to 5.76 Mbps upload speed
Data Protocols
3G, HSDPA
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Connectivity
Audio: 3.5mm stereo jack
Data: Standard microUSB
Quad Band
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 2.1
A2DP for wireless stereo headsets
Camera
5.0 megapixel camera
Auto Focus and LED Flash
720p Video Recording
At 30 fps
Front facing camera with video calling
Power
Battery Capacity: 1500 mAh
Multimedia
Audio supported formats
Playback: MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA, AMR-NB
Recording: Supported
Video supported formats
Playback: MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Recording: Supported
Social
Social Networking Features
Twitter and Facebook Widgets
Email Access