Samsung's Omnia brand is getting so crowded these days, it's hard to believe it has only been a year since we first saw the i900 Omnia! The Samsung Omnia 2 is more of an upgrade to the i900 than its varied, range-enhancing brethren, but is it worthy of the Samsung flagship Omnia branding? To find out, let's take a look at the specification highlights first:

Why You Should Buy the Omnia 2!

• A 5 megapixel autofocus camera with dual-LED flash.
• The large 3.7" AMOLED touchscreen.
• Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional operating system. An upgrade to 6.5 on release is likely to be included too.
• 2GB of internal memory!
• Built-in Assisted

• TouchWiz v2.0 UI
• ARM 1176 800MHz processor with dedicated graphics
• 3G (HSDPA), EDGE, GPRS, HSCSD and Wi-Fi technology
• DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, MPEG4, WMV player
• Messaging: SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, IM
• microSD Card Slot (TransFlash) (up to 32GB)
• Dimensions: 118 x 59.6 x 11.9 mm
• Weight: 117 grams
• Standby Time: Up to 430hrs
• Talk Time: Up to 10hrs

Samsung I8000 Omnia

Product Description

Breaking new ground in smart performance, Omnia II delivers the total package of features and fun. Omnia II comes fully loaded with an oversized AMOLED Display, simple touch optimised UI, and an array of improved multimedia features, for an unmatched all-in-one mobile experience. You will enjoy viewing your favourite photos, videos and more on the oversized 3.7-Inch AMOLED display. With AMOLED unparalleled vividness and WGVA resolution, the display could be seen even in direct sunlight. You will also experience the pinnacle of mobile viewing quality and versatility. You will be surprised by Omnia II ease-of-use and deep customisation options. With its improved touch optimisation, innovative Cube UI and convenient 3D interfaces, you will experience a seamless UI that surpasses expectations for full touch smart phones. With the embedded 5 Megapixel camera and SD (720 x 480) video recorder, you can conveniently create professional-like visuals without carrying around an extra camera. You will be particularly impressed with the wide range of advanced photography features and video editing tools offered in such an easy to carry, all-in-one package. Map out the best routes, point out the landmarks and guide you back on path when you make wrong turn.

First things first, the Omnia 2 is a Windows Mobile phone, but it doesn't have a stylus. A less-than practical dongle will inevitably find its way into the box, but this will be an afterthought, as samsung clearly believe their enhanced version of 6.1 won't need a pointy stick to operate. One could argue that Windows Mobile 6.5 won't need one at all, hence leaving a slot out of the handset casing, but as not everyone will update the OS, Samsung have put their faith in the significantly reworked version 2 of TouchWiz.

Whereas before, it was only one layer down before Windows was revealed and the stylus came out, this time menus have been modified several layers deep, giving total finger control over the majority of everyday tasks. Widgets remain, but now there are four different home screens one which to place them, so you can have a screen for information, a screen for media playback and so on. By pressing the central key under the screen, a six-sided cube interface called 3D Media Gate appears, where you have shortcuts to the web, your photos, music and video. We've seen a similar approach by lg with the S-Class UI, and it appears to work just as well here.

The I8000 may not have the most revolutionary design, but it certainly isn't unattractive. It's a mere 12mm thick and weighs only 117 grams, which makes it one of the lightest and most compact in its class – compare it with the iPhone 3G for example and it's slimmer, shorter and lighter by 16 grams, despite its larger screen. The 5 megapixel camera lens is hidden behind a cover, and it should meet up to Samsung's usually excellent performance. All the basic adjustments are there, along with face and smile detection, autofocus, geo-tagging and a dual-LED flash for low light shots.

The beautifully sharp 3.7” AMOLED display is great for looking through your picture gallery, which has also been overhauled and now has a handy swipe zoom feature, and Samsung have even included software to turn the phone into a digital photo frame too! Video should also look superb and the phone supports DivX/XviD and H.263/H.264 out of the box. A 3.5mm jack plug connection for your own headphones is found along the top edge, while the music player software has been made more finger friendly. One final new feature is Samsung's Motion Gate, where a simple movement of the handset – such as flipping it over – will perform certain functions.

Summary of the Samsung I8000 Omnia II.

As a replacement to the Omnia i900, the I8000 is spot-on. Its behind the scenes features have been improved – a faster processor, HSUPA as well as HSDPA and more storage – but more importantly, Windows Mobile has been tweaked to such an extent that in some situations, you won't believe you're using it at all! The TouchWiz UI is excellent, Opera Mini has been included to take advantage of the fast Internet, it has Wi-Fi, GPS and great audio and video. It may be up against some stiff competition, but the I8000 looks like it has got what it takes to succeed!

Recently Samsung released their latest touchscreen lineup, which included the Samsung Omnia II, or the 18000. The 18000 might look quite similar to the Samsung which was released at the same time, but don't get confused: the 18000 is a full-fledged smartphone, whereas the Jet is not. The all new Omnia II is full of all kinds of high-end smartphone technology that hardcore cell phone enthusiasts crave; the Windows Mobile 6.1 powered Omnia features wireless connectivity from all areas including WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0, 3G data connectivity and some integrated GPS hardware. The 18000 also has a 5.0 megapixel camera complete with auto-focus, dual LED flash, and records video at 480p resolution. The 1800's touchscreen is nothing to balk at: 480x 800 pixels at WVGA resolution make this smartphone a one-of-a-kind must-have. This handset also feature's Samsung's TouchWiz 2.0 user interface for cool 3D effects, multi-tasking convenience and resistive touch for faster, more accurate touch response.

Some additional features include:150 MB internal memory with a microSD card slot Qualcomm processory, 3G support, miniUSB, DivX/XViD support, cubical central button, and a 1500mAh battery. As mentioned, the Omnia II (or 18000) has been released alongside several other smartphones, including the Omnia Pro B7320, the jet , and the omnia lite b700, which makes a total of five new phones for the South Korean Samsung.

he latest news in Gadgets world is Leakage of
Samsung’s Omnia2 aka GT 18000 . Really it very hot news to all the gadgets lover’s and many people love to know more about this gadgets .

The upcoming flagship will be called the GT 18000 . This is the latest touchscreen , which has not been release in any of the gadgets . This Omnia2 gadgets was leaked by a Lithuanian on-line retailer , thanks to him.

Unconfirmed specfications includes a 3.7-inch WVGA TFT resistive touchscreen display, 8.1 magepixel camera and many more . The camera also contain Dual LED Flash , VGA@30fps video recording, 150 MB internal memory, a Qualcomm processor and a microSD card slot.

This gadgets likely to release soon world wide in this year end . The Connectivity also includes all you need like 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth miniUSB and GPS . You can also expect DivX/XviD from this handset . Windows Mobile OS on board will be heavily customized and will bear the Samsung’s TouchWiz styling with deep menu restyling.

Samsung Omnia II

Samsung's throwing its weight behind the Omnia range, with four new touchscreen handsets announced

In addition to the announced yesterday, Samsung also updated its Omnia line of touchscreens, with the Omnia Pro B7610 and B7230, Omnia Lite B7300 and Omnia 2 18000 being rolled out of its Korean HQ.

The Omnia 2 18000 is the flagship model of the lot, boasting a 3.7-inch WVGA touchscreen, 5.0-megapixel camera with auto focus and dual LED flash, video recording and playback, A-GPS and 16GB of internal storage with a microSD card slot for expanding up to 32GB.

Also running on Windows Mobile 6.1, the Omnia Pro B7610 has a 3.5-inch WVGA AMOLED touchscreen, slide-out qwerty keyboard, 5.0-megapixel camera with auto focus, and an internal storage capacity of 1GB. You can expand it via the microSD card slot, however. The B7230 is candybar-shaped, with a 2.4-inch LCD screen, qwerty keyboard, 3.0-megapixel camera and up to 16GB of storage via the microSD card slot.

Finally, the Omnia Lite B7300 is, as the name suggests, the lower-end model in the range, with a 3-inch QVGA LCD touchscreen, a 3.0-megapixel camera, auto focus and video playback, A-GPS, and also has a microSD card slot.

Although not exactly the best kept secret (we first caught wind), Samsung's Verizon-bound Omnia II / I8000 is now one hundred percent official, along with for the Omnia Pro B760 (Louvre) slider, Omnia Pro B7320 candybar, and the Specs for the Omnia II are just a little different than what we previously heard: 3.7-inch AMOLED resistive touchscreen with WVGA (480 x 800) resolution, 7.2Mbps HSPA (or EV-DO Rev. A for Verizon's version), 5 megapixel camera, 720 x 480 at 30fps video recording, 2GB to 16GB internal storage with microSD expansion slot, Bluetooth 2.0, WiFi, AGPS, and TouchWiz 2.0 UI. As for the Lite, we're looking at HSDPA, WiFi, 3 megapixel camera, AGPS, and just as the name suggests, a good likelihood it'll be overshadowed by its more feature-rich brother.

ust like its predecessor from last year, the Samsung Omnia ll 18000 is a Windows Mobile phone akin to the original Omnia. The Omnia ll's display is quite large at 3.7" 480 x 800 pixels. It can also boast of a 5 megapixel camera, GPS, WiFi and 3.5 support. One of the cool features of the Omnia ll is its "resistive touch" to improve accuracy in its usage.



Here Samsung has incorporated its AMOLED technology to give consumers control of how touch sensitive they want their screen to be. Web browsing is made easier by its WVGA resolution. The@ pairing of this with the Omnia ll's Opera web browser, will probably put this high end mobile phone in the top echelon of the portable web device market.


Compared to the Pixon 12, the camera on the back may not seem too impressive, but it's hard to argue with 720 x480 pixels at 30 frames second. The camera also has autofocus, dual LED flash, and even smiles and face detection, with geo tagging as well. The TouchWiz 2.0 interface by Samsung has enhanced the Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional that comes with it. This will no doubt make for easier@ use. It also gives consistency to the feel and appearance between the higher Samsung models.


The Omnia ll 18000 provides the option of enjoying music through a stereo Bluetooth headset, or the 3.5mm socket for audio. It recognizes and plays back most media types that are available and commonly used. It comes with an FM radio and an internal memory that varies among the models. 2GB, 8GB and 16GB are there depending on the user's need for memory.



Those who desire more can expand it to 32GB using the right microSD card. The Omnia ll can do more with it's built@ in GPS because it's a Windows Mobile Device. A good amount of choices are offered for other systems pertaining to satellite navigation.



The Omnia ll 18000 supports 3.5G data. When using HSUPA the maximum upload speeds are 5.76 Mbps. When downloading, using HSDPA, the maximum speed for downloads is 7.2 Mbps. Through Bluetooth 2.0 or USB 2.0, local connectivity is available and WiFi can be used too.



According to Samsung, the big 1500 mAh battery can supply 10 hours of talktime, with 3G and 18 days of standby time. That is pretty rare for a 3G device. It appears Samsung pulled@ no punches when crafting this impressive mobile phone. It will most likely be a hot commodity among consumers of varying occupations. Though not as glitzy to look at as the iPhone, the Omnia ll 18000 measures at 118 X 60 X 12 mm. The two are nearly the same size.



The Omnia ll has the black slab look that is popular among touch screen phone designs today. It is a worthy alternative to the iPhone 3G S, and the Omnia has it beat when it comes to its larger and more sharpened display screen. There is currently no information on the availability@ or price. Observers expect the Omnia ll 1800 to go for around 600 when it comes out. .

This Omnia series handset is said to incorporate a variety of high-performance features. Omnia II is designed to take user experience to the next level. Based on the Windows 6.1 platform Samsung Omnia II allows users to view and edit various MS-office documents like an MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint all displayed in a 3.7” bright AMOLED full touch screen.

Talking about its other multi media featues, it is equipped with a 5 MP camera that is also equipped with dual power LED flash as well as Geotagging, face and smile detection features. It has a 3.5 ear jack and along with A-GPS Navigation (3D Map)/LBS. for connectivity; it comes with Wi-Fi. It also supports DivX, XviD video recording.

Samsung Omnia II features an all new Intuitive 3D UI along with ’s TouchWiz 2.0 UI. The handset has a 3G (with HSDPA), EDGE/GPRS and also supports GPS with A-GPS. It also features with A2DP, USB 2.0.

The mobile phone comes with an 8GB internal memory and a microSD card slot to save the, pictures, videos, etc. being third Gen phone it obviously has Samsung communities, that allows users to upload images and videos to popular social networking sites such asPicasa, Flickr, Photobucket and Friendster. The Omnia II also supports 3D pictures. The phone is priced for just Rs. 28,990

• Samsung I8000 Omnia 2 is an extremely gorgeous 3G phone having a touch screen feature that comes in glamorous looking casing of black color.
• The magnificent screen of the mobile phone has a resolution that offers high quality of screen display that is 480/ 800 pixels and this amazing screen can support handwriting recognition function on touch screen.
• The wonderful mobile phone works on Microsoft Windows of Mobile operating systems version 6.1 and the mobile phone has 3 memory sizes that are 2GB, 16GB and 8 GB version. It can also support an external memory card that can be inserted into the card slot that allows the owner to add thirty two GB of MicroSD memory.
• Th supports a 3G HSDPA technology that provides the owner with a very high speed of internet connectivity and the owner can enjoy the use of multiple features on the handset.
• The wonderful mobile phone also supports Wi-Fi or WLAN technology that allows the owner to gain Internet connection through a connection between their phone and local WLAN as well as by connection with nearby hotspot so that a wire free internet connection can be established.
• There is also present an in- built GPS system that enables the user an information on the nearby places of concern and the user is able to find out the nearest cafes and restaurant very quickly as well as very easily on their mobile phone.
• The gorgeous mobile phone has integrated 5MP camera feature that can support main picture as well as video focused functions. Its in- built camera as well as the video feature includes a detection feature of picture smile, an automatic focus of camera, picture blogging, video settings, in-built flash of dual LED and video recorder.

If you’re in the market for a stylishly designed handset that is packed with features then look no further than the Samsung 18000 Omnia II mobile phone. It’s not only beautiful and solidly constructed but it boasts a large 3.7 inch touch screen display offering over 65 million colours with a superb AMOLED screen. It’s lighter than it looks weighing in at only 117 grams and at the same time it’s nice and compact making it easily fit into your pocket without feeling like you have a brick stuffed in there.

The Samsung 18000 Omnia II also comes with a rechargeable battery that doesn’t take long to recharge and will give you up to 10 hours of talking with over 400 hours of standby charge. You can share data with other phones either via bluetooth or through basic cable connections at high speeds. It supports USB connection making it a snap to download photos to your desktop or laptop or uploading music to turn it into a true entertainment centre for when you’re out and about.

The touch screen is very responsive and if you’re lucky enough to own the Samsung 18000 Omnia II then you’ll be able to play 3D games that you can download from the internet. An internet browser is built into this mobile phone and the browser used is the popular Opera browser version 9.5.

The battery is pretty huge. And with such high graphics and so much of exploring all day long, besides the other activities, this phone somehow manages to keep up the battery up for long durations. After the very first charging, i used it for good 60 hours before the next charge. That’s 2 and a half days. It’s pretty pretty good. For the specs, it has a 1500 mAh battery.

The camera is super cool. I haven’t experienced such a camera in any cell phone that i have owned previously. It has 5 megapixel auto focus camera and it has a dual LED flash which is really strong. The best features are the Geo-tagging, face detection, smile detection, image stabilization, super Wide Dynamic Range (WDR), D1(720×480) video recording at 30fps and QVGA @120fps.

can really go on and on about the cell phone. I haven’t even described half it’s features yet! I guess right now it would be best to let the small specs do the talking

• General: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, UMTS 900/2100 MHz, HSDPA 7.2 Mbps, HSUPA 5.76 Mbps
• Dimensions: 118 x 59.6 x 11.9 mm
• Display: 3.7-inch 64K-color WVGA AMOLED touchscreen, 480 x 800 pixels, Advanced Resistive Touch
• Memory: 8/16GB storage memory, hot-swappable microSD card slot (up to 32GB)
• OS: Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional with custom TouchWiz 2.0 UI with 3D effects
• CPU: 800 MHz
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth with A2DP, standard microUSB port, standard 3.5mm audio jack, GPS receiver with A-GPS
• Accelerometer for screen auto rotate
• DivX/XviD video support
• FM radio with RDS
• DNSe
• Battery: 1500 mAh battery

Samsung Omnia II

Samsung Omnia II

Some people might face the problem of changing the font size in Samsung Omnia II. The font size in text messaging and related function is very large in size. To shorten the text size in Samsung Omnia II, you will first have to Seetings >> General Settings >>Samsung TouchWiz UI >> Disable Samsung Touchwiz UI. Now come back to main screen. Click on Start…there will be two Settings option. One will be the same one you accessed earlier. The other will be right at the bottom of the menu, just above “Help”. Click the Settings tab. In the bottom of screen you will see three tabs named “Personal, Sytrem and Connections”. Tab the system panel. In there you will see an option for Screen. Click on it and it will show you “Align screen” page. In the bottom there will be another panel called “Text Size”. Now make the size work as per your comfort. After you are done with this, you can enable Samsung TouchWiz again. Font size will not revert to old one.
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If you have some queries about the phone or it’s features, then do let me know about it. Always here to help you out!