Samsung Launches ATIV S, World's First Windows 8 Smartphone

Samsung Electronics unveiled Samsung ATIV S, the world's first smartphone running Windows 8. The Korean electronics giant announced this mega launch just a few days before the much anticipated launch of Nokia’s version.

Samsung ATIV S features a 4.8-inch Super AMOLED HD display with Gorilla Glass 2, 1.5GHz dual-core Qualcomm processor, 8MP rear camera and 1.9MP front-facing camera.

It also houses a big 2,300mAh battery, 1GB RAM, 16/32GB internal storage and is just 8.7mm thick. Looks like Samsung is now aiming for Windows Phone market after successfully capturing the Android arena.

Samsung ATIV S specifications:

* Processor: 1.5 GHz dual-core processor
* Display: 4.8 inch (121.9mm ) HD Super AMOLED
* OS: Windows Phone 8
* Cameras: 8 Megapixel auto-focus rear camera with LED Flash, 1.9 Megapixel front camera
* 3.5mm Ear Jack
* GPS, A-GPS, Glonass
* Connectivity: Bluetooth 3.0, USB 2.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4 & 5 GHz), Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Channel Bonding
* Sensors: Proximity, Accelerometer, Geomagnetic, Ambient Light, Gyroscope
* Memory: 16/32GB User memory, 1GB RAM
* microSD (SDXC support)
* Dimension: 137.2 x 70.5 x 8.7 mm, 135g
* Battery: Li-ion 2,300mAh