Samsung i900 Omnia or Samsung i8510 INNOV8?

CaptnSpaulding · 07-01-2009, 22:36

I've narrowed my next phone to these two.

Never owned a Samsung before, but they look really smart.

I'm currently getting rid of my Xperia x1 and have noticed the Omnia runs the same OS - but it also has Samsung looks/menus thrown in which looks better and 'faster' in my opinion.

The only Symbian phone I have owned was a N73 so not sure what's new and what you can do on the i8510.

Main features I want is WiFi, good web browsing and easy navigation with being able to customize the looks if possible - themes, ringtones, sms tones etc.

Quite important that I can view BBC iPlayer and youtube as well as other flash videos - or at least able to download videos from sites to the phone.

I've watched many youtube videos on both these phones and I like features from both - Omnia's touchscreen for web browsing and having live messenger, rss applications and good email (like the X1) handling ie, view full html emails.
Then I like the i8510's crisp screen, easy navigation, camera and large memory.

Could someone with any of these phones comment on some of the features I mentioned if they are on the phone and any good?

Currently have my Xperia on ebay and have about 2 days to decide - if it sells!

One more important thing is - which would have Samsung's main support? Are there frequent firmware updates and software for both?

Thank you very much in advance!

TheBigM · 07-01-2009, 23:55

It's ultimately a question of whether you would want a windows mobile phone (omnia) or a symbian s60 phone (innov8).

That element is what will make the biggest difference on your "experience" with each phone. Any phone with recent versions of either operating system will suffice for review purposes.

CaptnSpaulding · 08-01-2009, 23:09

Never mind - I've just pre-ordered the red Nokia 5800 'Tube'

Can't believe I'd never seen or heard of this phone before, and can't wait to get my hands on it

colinp · 09-01-2009, 09:33

hummm dosent seem to be very well spec'd let us know how you get on with it

TheBigM · 09-01-2009, 09:51

you must have got it from another country as the 5800 will not be released here until the end of february.

RT1981 · 09-01-2009, 10:07

Coming out 23rd Jan here

BT@home · 09-01-2009, 10:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by colinp

hummm dosent seem to be very well spec'd let us know how you get on with it

What bit of it isn't "well spec'd", I can only think of the camera being lesser.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheBigM

you must have got it from another country as the 5800 will not be released here until the end of february.

He did say "pre-ordered".

CaptnSpaulding · 09-01-2009, 10:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheBigM

you must have got it from another country as the 5800 will not be released here until the end of february.

Quote:

Never mind - I've just pre-ordered the red Nokia 5800 'Tube'

Ordered from the Nokia site, stock due in February 23rd.

Of the many videos I've seen of this phone, I love it already!

I can't believe people are paying £400+ for these when they are only £245 officially. I'll wait a month

TheBigM · 09-01-2009, 12:33

sorry, was skim-reading before. Interesting that you chose that phone after your previous dilemma.

Have you looked at the Nokia 8500 as well before you made your choice?

CaptnSpaulding · 09-01-2009, 12:58

Nokia 8500? Can't say I did no.

I wanted a phone to browse the internet and I like touch screen phones. Camera doesn't bother me, but wanted an easy and customizable UI. This phone has everything I need

07-01-2009, 22:36	#1
CaptnSpaulding Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North Wales Posts: 5,260	Samsung i900 Omnia or Samsung i8510 INNOV8? I've narrowed my next phone to these two. Never owned a Samsung before, but they look really smart. I'm currently getting rid of my Xperia x1 and have noticed the Omnia runs the same OS - but it also has Samsung looks/menus thrown in which looks better and 'faster' in my opinion. The only Symbian phone I have owned was a N73 so not sure what's new and what you can do on the i8510. Main features I want is WiFi, good web browsing and easy navigation with being able to customize the looks if possible - themes, ringtones, sms tones etc. Quite important that I can view BBC iPlayer and youtube as well as other flash videos - or at least able to download videos from sites to the phone. I've watched many youtube videos on both these phones and I like features from both - Omnia's touchscreen for web browsing and having live messenger, rss applications and good email (like the X1) handling ie, view full html emails. Then I like the i8510's crisp screen, easy navigation, camera and large memory. Could someone with any of these phones comment on some of the features I mentioned if they are on the phone and any good? Currently have my Xperia on ebay and have about 2 days to decide - if it sells! One more important thing is - which would have Samsung's main support? Are there frequent firmware updates and software for both? Thank you very much in advance!

07-01-2009, 23:55	#2
TheBigM Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: moon Posts: 12,983	It's ultimately a question of whether you would want a windows mobile phone (omnia) or a symbian s60 phone (innov8). That element is what will make the biggest difference on your "experience" with each phone. Any phone with recent versions of either operating system will suffice for review purposes.

08-01-2009, 23:09	#3
CaptnSpaulding Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North Wales Posts: 5,260	Never mind - I've just pre-ordered the red Nokia 5800 'Tube' Can't believe I'd never seen or heard of this phone before, and can't wait to get my hands on it

09-01-2009, 09:33	#4
colinp Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: london Posts: 1,241	hummm dosent seem to be very well spec'd let us know how you get on with it

09-01-2009, 09:51	#5
TheBigM Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: moon Posts: 12,983	you must have got it from another country as the 5800 will not be released here until the end of february.

09-01-2009, 10:07	#6
RT1981 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Gloucester Posts: 338	Coming out 23rd Jan here

09-01-2009, 10:25	#7
BT@home Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,911	Quote: Originally Posted by colinp hummm dosent seem to be very well spec'd let us know how you get on with it What bit of it isn't "well spec'd", I can only think of the camera being lesser. Quote: Originally Posted by TheBigM you must have got it from another country as the 5800 will not be released here until the end of february. He did say "pre-ordered".

09-01-2009, 10:29	#8
CaptnSpaulding Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North Wales Posts: 5,260	Quote: Originally Posted by TheBigM you must have got it from another country as the 5800 will not be released here until the end of february. Quote: Never mind - I've just pre-ordered the red Nokia 5800 'Tube' Ordered from the Nokia site, stock due in February 23rd. Of the many videos I've seen of this phone, I love it already! I can't believe people are paying £400+ for these when they are only £245 officially. I'll wait a month

09-01-2009, 12:33	#9
TheBigM Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: moon Posts: 12,983	sorry, was skim-reading before. Interesting that you chose that phone after your previous dilemma. Have you looked at the Nokia 8500 as well before you made your choice?

09-01-2009, 12:58	#10
CaptnSpaulding Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North Wales Posts: 5,260	Nokia 8500? Can't say I did no. I wanted a phone to browse the internet and I like touch screen phones. Camera doesn't bother me, but wanted an easy and customizable UI. This phone has everything I need

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