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Samsung ATIV Odyssey review

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The Samsung ATIV Odyssey currently has an Informr score of 6.3 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 16 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.
Windows Phone
Operating system
Operating system
Windows Phone
1.5 GHz
Processor
Processor
1.5 GHz
4"
Screen Size
Screen Size
4"
5+ MP
Camera
Camera
5+ MP
2100 mAh
Battery

What the Critics Are Saying...

GottaBeMobile
GottaBeMobile

While the Samsung ATIV Odyssey is available for as low as $9.99 with a two-year contract, there are better smartphone options available. The good news is that the ATIV Odyssey delivers in performance, but when it comes to cameras, display and design the phone falters compared to the competition.

- Josh Smith, GottaBeMobile
Electronista
Electronista

The Ativ Odyssey is not a terrible phone, but like the entire Windows Phone platform, it seems to come across as too little, too late.

- Electronista Staff, Electronista
Macnn
Macnn

Electronista has remained optimistic about Windows Phone as a potential rival to Android and the iPhone, however device manufacturers and carriers have been reluctant to dedicate serious time and effort to Microsoft's mobile platform.Budget buyers are usually trying to get the best bang for their bu...

- Justin King, Macnn
GSMArena
GSMArena

Without the marketing budget of its Android siblings, the Samsung Ativ Odyssey clearly has a difficult task ahead of itself. Thankfully for its maker, unlike in the case of its rivals from Nokia, the fate of the company does not depend on its market success.

- GSMArena team, GSMArena
The Verge
The Verge

The Odyssey is a good illustration of what your money buys you in a new Windows Phone. As we’ve seen, it’s not so much performance — Windows Phone 8 does just as well with inexpensive hardware as it does with the premium goods — but fit and finish, build quality, and the quality of the phone’s displ...

- Dan Seifert, The Verge
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Samsung backs up the ATIV Odyssey with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.

If your ATIV Odyssey has problems and is still within its warranty period, you could contact Samsung support or the retailer you purchased the phone from. You'll find Samsung's contact information here. If your phone is off warranty and needs repair for a physical problem such as a broken screen or bad battery, you should visit an authorized service centre or a local phone repair shop. You can also connect with others in The Informr Community Forum to find and share answers to questions.

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Screen Size
4"

The Samsung ATIV Odyssey's screen size is 4 inches with x pixels resolution.
Processor
1.5 GHz

There is a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8960 Dual-core 1.5 GHz processor (CPU).
OS

The phone runs on proprietary operating system firmware.
Camera
5+ MP

You can take photos or capture video with the phone's onboard 5+ MP camera.

There is also a secondary front facing camera with 1+ megapixels resolution.
Storage
8 GB

Internal memory is 8 GB. An external, MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 64 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.
Battery
2100mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion), 2100 mAh battery. Samsung's performance ratings are 10 days standby time, 1200 minutes, 480 minutes Wi-Fi surfing.

ATIV Odyssey Specs

Overview
Release Date January 24, 2013
Regions Available USA
Operating System

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Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8960 Dual-core 1.5 GHz
Internal Storage 8 GB
RAM 1 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible
TTY/TDD
Noise Cancellation
SAR Head: 0.73 W/kg
Body: 1.27 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included AC Charger, Data Cable, Manual, Standard Battery
Cellular
Networks
GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO Rev. A, HSDPA, LTE
Details
Mobile / Cellular Data
4G/LTE
Push-to-talk (PTT)
Wi-Fi Calling
Voice over LTE (VoLTE)
SIM card size
Micro-SIM
variations
Dual SIM
Connectivity
USB Micro-USB 2.0
USB OTG Support
Infrared
Bluetooth 3.0
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HFP, HSP
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Mobile Hotspot
Memory Expansion Slot
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 64 GB)
NFC
Data Tethering Compatibility
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
 5+ Megapixels
Zoom
 4x digital
Flash
 Yes (LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
 Auto focus, Effects, Geotagging, ISO, White balance, Anti-shaking, Exposure value
Video Recording Formats
 3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, WMV
Video Recording Parameters
 Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels)
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
 1+ Megapixels
Additional Front Camera Info
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology Super AMOLED
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution x pixels
Pixel Density 233 pixels
Size 4 inches
Secondary Display
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer
Multi-Touch
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating
Additional Display Features Capacitive touch screen
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity 2100 mAh
Removable Battery
Wireless Charging
Fast Charging
Video Playback Time Up to 540 minutes
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Up to 480 minutes
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Talk Time Up to 1200 minutes
Standby Time Up to 10 days
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Bar
Material Plastic
Colors Black
Dimensions [H x W x D] 12.2 x 6.4 x 1.1 cm (4.8 x 2.5 x 0.4 in)
Weight 125 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof Unknown
Rugged design
IP Rating
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key
Home Key
Input / Keyboard Type Touchscreen
Navigation Type Touchscreen
External Volume Control
Fingerprint Sensor
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Additional Information Messaging: SMS, MMS, MSN, Windows Live
Multi-Use Smart Phone / PDA: Yes
Graphics: Yes
Themes: Yes
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Zoom / Magnification: Yes
Screen Orientation Lock: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: Yes
Voicemail Key: Yes
Voice Commands: Yes
Keypad/Screen Lock: Yes
Multiple Numbers Per Contact: Email address, Other fields
Contact Groups: Yes
Voice Activated Dialing: Yes
Photo Caller ID: Yes
Web Browser: Yes
Email Client: Yes
Email Protocols: POP3, IMAP, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange
PC Synchronization: Yes
ECML / Digital Wallet: Yes
Audio Formats: MIDI, MP3, eAAC+, AAC+, AAC, WMA, WAV, AMR-NB
Video Playback Formats: 3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, WMV
Streaming Video: Yes
Custom Ringtones: Yes
Vibration Alert: Yes
Downloadable Ringtones: Yes
Ringer ID: Yes
Speakerphone: Yes
Haptic Feedback: Yes
Data Tethering: Yes
Mobile Hotspot: Yes
Viewable document types: DOC, DOCX, PPT, PPTX, XLS
Games: Downloadable
Apps: Downloadable
Included Software / Apps: -
To-Do / Task List, Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Calculator, Weather, Stocks, Maps, NotePad, Voice Memos / Recorder

Other Names (AKA): Samsung SCH-I930
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