Samsung G800 review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Andrew Lim

Reviewed on: 10 December 2007

Tags: Samsung, Samsung G800, xenon flash, plastic, monthly contract

We like:

5-megapixel camera with autofocus; 3x optical zoom and face detection; HSDPA

We don't like:

Lack of Wi-Fi, xenon flash isn't as bright as we expected

CNET UK judgement:

This chunky mobile snapper is an attractive slider phone that, although large, is easy to hold and use. The G800's camera comes with all the bells and whistles you'd expect from a standalone digital camera but it's not a complete replacement just yet. The xenon flash just isn't as bright as we'd hoped for and unless you're standing close to the subject it doesn't illuminate the scene that well

Full review:

After Nokia launched its N95 8GB, Sony Ericsson its K850i and LG its Viewty, it inevitably wouldn't be long before Samsung joined the 5-megapixel camera phone battle. Continue Reading...