We found quite a lot of Samsung INNOV8 mobile phones at the event, the manufacturer really focused on the phone that is probably the best in the market right now, and will remain in the top position atleast until the end of this year.

The INNOV8 features a 8 megapixel camera with autofocus, dual LED flash, geotagging, 16GB built-in memory with support for a microSD memory, runs on S60 3rd edition Feature Pack 2, and has built-in A-GPS, and WLAN as well. In other words, it’s the jewel of smartphones in this point in time.

Our thorough analysis will follow, as well as important comparison images and photo shots. Take a look at the video shown at Samsung’s keynote this morning, navigate your way through the press images, or you can alternatively wait for PhoneReport’s signature review.

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The first 8 megapixel camera-phone from Samsung was handled at the New York launch by Mobile Burn’s Ricky Cadden. Unfortunately we don’t have any opinions or reviews for the phone yet, but they should be coming very soon.

Samsung’s offices in South Africa already have the device, but it’s at a very early software stage. I will go visit them one of these days and take comparison pictures for your enjoyment.

It’s not only Samsung’s first 8 megapixel camera-phone, but it’s also the first Symbian and first S60 UI powered device to have such a camera sensor. The other highlights are the 16GB internal memory and built-in GPS. There is a 3.5mm jack, Bluetooth, WLAN, video recording at VGA resolution at 30fps.

More pictures available after the jump.

Source: Mobile Burn

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The shortly leaked Samsung i8510 with an 8 megapixel camera and 16GB internal memory, which runs on Symbian OS9.3 with S60 3rd edition has been officially announced by the company under the INNOV8 label. INNOV8 is read “Innovate”, and I guess there might be an ‘8′ there symbolizing the camera resolution.

The device has a 2.8″ display with 16m colours and QVGA resolution (240×320), which is quite disappointing. You can choose between a 8GB variant and the 16GB variant, and a memory card which can go up to 16GB. Black is the only colour available, which looks just stunning on the device.

The i8510 features built-in A-GPS for navigation and geo-tagging, WiFi, HSDPA at 7.2mbps in terms of connectivity. In terms of multimedia, it has a 3.5mm audio jack, DivX, WMV, Real Player and MPEG4 playback, external dual speakers and 3D surround sound supported by DNSe 2.0, and Asphalt and FIFA 08 games.

The Samsung i8510 INNOV8’s release date is scheduled for August in Europe, and September for other markets. One thing is sure, it beats the N96, and any other phone, for that matter (that don’t have touchscreen). Sounds like a fantastic phone, but the first reviews will dictate the verdict.

Press release and more pictures after the jump.

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It will be difficult to face off against the Sony Ericsson C905, and these leaks just excite the market. First was LG with the KC910 no-image leak, but now Samsung brings us something more believable, something that would throw competitors such as the N96 off the market. It doesn’t only have an 8 megapixel camera with autofocus and xenon flash, GPS, WiFi, but also has 16GB of internal memory. That too topped off with the Symbian OS9.3 with S60 User Interface, Dolby 5.1 Surround, HSDPA, and a 2.8″ display, hopefully with a higher resolution than the N96’s one.

Unlike the G800, the i8510 doesn’t seem to have optical zoom. Manufacturers are failing to see that even though we have large megapixel cameraphones, we need more quality in them. The leaked phone isn’t even video recording orientated, as although it records at 120fps, the resolution is only QVGA (240×320 pixels)

The full list of specifications and more pictures after the break.

Source: Samsung Mobile Blog via Unwired View

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