Samsung SGH G800 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: For more than a couple months an eternity in the gadget world the Nokia N95 enjoyed the distinction of being one of the only 5-megapixel camera phones on the market, at least outside of Korea. But considering that change is the only constant in cell phone

Pros: The Samsung SGH-G800 has a high-quality 5-megapixel camera, a wealth of features, and decent call quality.

Cons: The Samsung SGH-G800 has a disappointing Web browsing experience, and its flash was rather dim.

Verdict: The Samsung SGH-G800 does a lot of things right, but a few underwhelming features left us wanting more.

Review summary: Can this replace your digital camera?

Pros: Picture quality, HSDPA, screen, ability to edit photos and videos in camera

Cons: Bulky, heavy, video resolution only up to 320 x 240

Verdict: This is one of the best camera phones on the market today

Review summary: It seems Samsung are really stepping on it in the 5 megapixel cameraphone race. In a stark display of audacity, the G800 is pitched as a digicam that can make calls. We usually deal with gadgets that are the other way around but we've been eager to test..

Pros: 5 megapixel auto focus camera with 3x optical zoom and xenon flash Large 2.4" QVGA 256K color display EDGE and 3G (with HSDPA) Bluetooth v2.0 with A2DP support Comfortable keypad Stereo FM radio with RDS Stylish design

Cons: Bad display processing Weak sunlight legibility Very slow memory card reading No standard 3.5 mm audio jack Volume/Zoom key is very hard to press Quite chubby

Verdict: Optical zoom is not new to cameraphones - the 902 and 903 models by Sharp, as well as Nokia N93 and N93i, were equipped with cameras with optical zoom a good while ago. But in Samsung G800 it goes with a five megapixel sensor and a xenon flash, which make

Review summary: Samsung's reputation for making great phones continues with the G800. Its design is close to a digital camera, sporting a 5-megapixel shooter, 3x optical zoom and a xenon flash. Add in HSDPA for high-speed Internet access and you've got a recipe for Samsu

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

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

Verdict: 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

Review summary: The Samsung G800 is a good 3G HSDPA slider phone with 5 MP camera and a 2.4-inch screen. There's no Wi-Fi, quad-band or GPS (as found on the Nokia N95). Wi-Fi would have been nice. If you're after a slimmer camera phone, have a look at the Samsung G600.

Pros: 3G and HSDPA, 5 MP camera with optical zoom

Cons: No Wi-Fi