Samsung Ativ S Neo Verdict: disappointing Windows Phone

Samsung Ativ S Neo Verdict : Although the major analysts had Microsoft Wndows Phone System made ​​quite optimistic market evaluation, but a few years, the market share falling instead of rising, while mobile phone manufacturers are also struggling, leaving only The Nokia . In 2013, in addition to Nokia's Windows Phone beyond a handful, Samsung Ativ S Neo regarded as a. As an upgrade model, it did not change significantly, just adds 4G LTE and built-in storage space, with its own powerful flagship Android compared to more like a perfunctory.

Samsung Ativ S Neo  on hands

Design and Configuration

Samsung Ativ S Neo design is almost identical to its predecessor, plastic and metal frame with the back of the overall work pretty good. However, some emphasis on mobile phones, more than most of its own models. The machine uses a 4.8-inch touch screen with a resolution of 1280 * 720 pixels, is the Windows Phone 8 in the top-level configuration, but compared to Android 1080P area there is a large gap.

Samsung Ativ S Neo back panel removed

Key design also has basically the same before, you can see the physical style of the main screen buttons, camera shutter independent side of the fuselage, etc., basically Windows Phone inherent style, not too fresh. Phone is also equipped with a 1.4GHz dual-core processor Qualcomm 8930AA, 800-megapixel main camera, and support for memory expansion.

Systems and functions

Windows Phone 8 system has been released more than a year, but did not get any substantive version of the update, so the interface is still the Metro UI, and not much changed. Basically, all applications from the Microsoft official store, Samsung preloaded with some of its own software, including the new camera mode and so on, but compared to the Android smartphone operating functions of the various models, Ativ S Neo would be a bit boring.
Samsung Ativ S Neo notifications

Photographic effect

All Windows Phone use a unified camera interface, but allows manufacturers in the "Lens" project, add some personalized plug-ins, so Samsung Ativ S Neo shooting modes built in this feature, you can choose a number of Android models appearing classic patterns, such as HDR, beauty and more.

Samsung Ativ S Neo camera mode

However, perhaps the reason is the low-end positioning, Samsung Ativ S Neo shooting results far superior Galaxy S4 and other models, the picture is not clear enough, the color monotony is not accurate, the overall effect is rather disappointing. Video, the machine can shoot 1080P full HD video, although it sounds good, but the video autofocus performance is weak, more prone to blurring.

Samsung Ativ S Neo camera sample 1

Flowers overexposed phenomenon exists

Samsung Ativ S Neo camera sample 2
Screen slightly blurred, some overexposed

Samsung Ativ S Neo camera sample 3
Even if the flash is used, there will be the phenomenon of uneven exposure

Other manifestations

Call quality, the Samsung Ativ S Neo handset performance is acceptable, but there is a big echo speakerphone. For connectivity, it is quite stable. Performance comparison of mobile phones in general, but because Windows Phone less demanding on the hardware itself, or to meet the daily use. Finally, the aircraft built in 2000mAh battery can basically adhere to three days, than the average number of Android phones more durable.

Conclusion

Yes, the Samsung Ativ S Neo, basically no Galaxy S or Note Series gives the left a deep impression, a majority from Microsoft's strict restrictions on the system, the Samsung can not add more self-service. From the hardware performance, it can only be said to be the entry level, the photographic effect was significantly better than Nokia's Lumia models. Basically, this is a rather disappointing Windows Phone, contrast, although the Galaxy S3 's price to be slightly higher, but more worthy choice.Benefits:
Larger screen compared to other Windows Phone
Built-in multi-camera mode
Disadvantages:
Airframe heavy
Performance in general
Poor pictures


[ Cnet]

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