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Samsung UltraTouch (S8300)

By Joseph Hanlon on 08 May 2009

Its camera is great and the screen looks amazing, but the UltraTouch is not a knockout. It's a weird mix of business looks, average apps and dodgy performance, and we just can't tell who exactly Samsung is trying to sell it to.

Editor's rating:6.5 User rating:6.6

Comments (88)

  • Hannah gave a review on 02/08/2009 18:14

    How is this phone compared with Omnia I?
    Design wise, I prefer the samsung ultratouch but I have read the reviews of this phone and apparently, it looks like the functions of the samsung ultratouch are a far cry from omnia especially the wi-fi function, audio capabilities (does it mean that a headset cannot be attached to the ultratouch?), and good touch sensitivity.

    Value wise, will the value of the ultratouch drop faster than the omnia or the other way?

  • Forgeittt gave 9/10 on 31/07/2009 05:09

    • Good: Touch Screen, Sliderphone, Easy To Use, Pictures
    • Bad: Laggy... Battery life....

    Overall this is a great phone, but Samsung should have thought about the battery life on this device! You can luckily get a extra battery for the phone. The laggy interface really annoys me but it is impossible to get more CPU into such a small device.

    I recommend this phone to all the people who like trying different things and are not in a hurry every day.

  • k gave 5/10 on 26/07/2009 15:24

    • Good: great display, camera, appearance
    • Bad: bad to text with, vibration, battery

    alright but hopeless battery life

  • Aun Ajani gave a review on 21/07/2009 13:32

    • Good: Camera
    • Bad: No Head Phones Jack, UI lags, No QWERTY Kepypad, No Delete Key...

    Reconsider before buying this fone ;)... I Bought it.. but trying to figure out wat to do now..

  • Jade Oc gave a review on 19/07/2009 23:11

    • Good: Amoled screen and 8mp camera.
    • Bad: looks to me the keypad.

    I don't know yet coz I just got my unit yesterday. can somebody tell me how to go back at the beginning of the text/word when texting?

  • Sarebear gave 8/10 on 18/07/2009 20:07

    • Good: Camera, Clear Screen, Slim
    • Bad: No wi-fi

    I got this phone yesterday and haven't found anything wrong with it so far. Would be better if it had wi-fi. I've never owned a touch screen before and think it's great. Everything at one single touch :D

  • james22 gave 9/10 on 17/07/2009 18:50

    • Good: everything in the phone is good
    • Bad: laggy,battery life,no wifi

    well the phone is very good but it just doesen't have wi-fi.Its a little laggy but not to bad and its battery life can someone please tell me how long it lasts for

  • Julie gave a review on 16/07/2009 23:17

    • Good: Basically everything?
    • Bad: Low battery power

    I just bought my phone today and I had to say it was pretty impressive. It's charging at the moment because of the Battery Power but overall I really do like it. People complain about small keys but luckily I have small fingers and it's pretty good to navigate. I love it!

  • Kelz gave a review on 16/07/2009 13:44

    • Good: It looks pretty
    • Bad: Quite a few...

    I bought the phone and had it for 4 weeks before accidentally leaving it in the back seat of a taxi. Aesthetically it is a desirable looking phone. I agree texting is a nightmare, with my plan i have unlimited calls so i just called everyone rather than go through the hassle of texting! Trying to use youtube and other sites like facebook they try charge you $5.95 for unlimited access... I had an issue with the last missed call i received (whether it was a day or two ago) reappearing everytime i received a new msg or new missed call. Regardless i actually did like the phone and will be spending another $700 on getting another one... (BUT THIS TIME WITH INSURANCE!)

  • jonno gave a review on 16/07/2009 05:01

    • Good: camera, screen
    • Bad: unable to change screensaver

    can anyone tell me how you change or turn off the screensaver

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