Samsung Omnia M
| Company type | Smartphone |
|---|---|
| Industry | Consumer electronics |
| Founded | May 2012 |
| Headquarters | South Korea |
| Products | Mobile phone |
The Samsung Omnia M (model number S7530) is an affordable smartphone created by the manufacturer Samsung. It belongs to the Samsung Omnia Series, with its announcement taking place in May 2012 and subsequent launch in the European market during July of the same year.[1][2] In addition to Europe, the device was introduced to markets in China, specifically through operators China Mobile and China Unicom, as well as in the Brazilian market.[3][4][5] Although a variant was intended for release via China Telecom, it ultimately did not reach consumers.[3][4]Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
Primary features
Key specifications of the Omnia M include:[1][6]
- 4.0-inch Super AMOLED touchscreen with a resolution of 800×480 and pixel density of 233 PPI
- Main camera with a 5 MP sensor
- Capability to record videos and capture photos in VGA quality
- Front-facing camera featuring a 0.3 MP sensor
- Operating on the Microsoft Windows Phone 7.5 platform
Availability
Officially released on July 31, 2012, the Omnia M initially became available exclusively through Phones 4u in the United Kingdom at a price of £289.95.[7][8] In Italy and other European regions, the device was priced at €294.99.[9] In Brazil, it was introduced with a retail price of R$799.[5] The China Unicom version released in China featured an increased internal storage capacity of 8 GB instead of the standard 4 GB.[3][7]
Reception
Upon release and announcement, the Omnia M garnered varied reviews.[7][2] Critics highlighted that its price point was relatively steep when weighed against its hardware capabilities and rival models.[5][9][7] The device received commendations for its construction quality, camera performance, display technology, and battery endurance. Conversely, concerns were raised regarding its limited RAM and internal storage capacity; notably, the 4 GB model provided only approximately 2.5 GB of usable space due to pre-installed applications.[7] Furthermore, the absence of HSPA+ or DC-HSPA+ connectivity options was criticized for delivering slower data speeds compared to other smartphones.[2] Comparisons were also drawn between this model and its predecessor, the Omnia W.[2]
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- ↑ "Samsung Omnia M". Phone Arena. May 11, 2012. Retrieved 5 February 2017.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 Litchfield, Steve (October 2, 2012). "Review: Samsung Omnia M". All About Windows Phone. Retrieved 5 February 2017.
- ↑ Edmunds, Rich (July 30, 2012). "Phones 4u to launch the exclusive Samsung Omnia M in the UK". Windows Central. Retrieved 5 February 2017.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Edmunds, Rich (May 14, 2012). "Samsung Omnia M priced at Italian website for €294.99". Windows Central. Retrieved 5 February 2017.
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