Samsung ATIV SE

  • Released 2014, April
    135.8, 8.4mm thickness
    Microsoft Windows Phone 8, up to 8.1
    16GB storage, microSD slot
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  • 5.0"
    1080x1920 pixels
  • 13MP
    Video recorder
  • 2GB RAM
    Snapdragon 800
  • 2600mAh
    Li-Ion

Samsung ATIV SE - Specs

Network Technology GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
2G bands CDMA 800 / 1900
  GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
  HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands LTE band 4(1700/2100), 13(700)
Speed EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, HSPA, LTE
Launch Announced 2014, April
Status Available. Released 2014, April
Body Dimensions 137.7 x 69.9 x 8.4 mm (5.42 x 2.75 x 0.33 in)
Weight 135.8 (4.80 oz)
SIM Micro-SIM
Display Type AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~71.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Platform OS Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
CPU Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
GPU Adreno 330
Memory Card slot microSD, up to 64 GB (dedicated slot)
Internal 16GB 2GB RAM
Main Camera Single 13 MP, AF
Features LED flash
Video Yes
Selfie camera Single 2 MP
Video 1080p@30fps
Sound Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
Comms WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth 3.0, A2DP
GPS Yes, with A-GPS
Radio No
USB microUSB 2.0
Features Sensors Accelerometer, proximity
Battery   Removable Li-Ion 2600 mAh battery
Stand-by Up to 480 h
Talk time Up to 20 h
Music play Up to 83 h
Misc Colors Gray
Models SM-W750V
SAR 1.05 W/kg (head)     1.49 W/kg (body)    
Price About 440 EUR
Tests Performance Basemark OS II: 1058
Battery life

Samsung ATIV SE - User Reviews

  • samsung galaxy or samsung ativse....opinions on which one is better. I just want a simple...easy phone to use...thx

  • Hotspot is not working.

  • If you have a case on it, it will do that. The proximity sensor gets dirt covering the lens hole and it thinks it's next to your face. I take mine out of the case and wipe the screen, The sensor is next to the speaker that you put to your ear. This usually solves the problem. This is just a hand held computer and subject to freeze ups. I just pulled the battery until I realized what was happening with the proximity sensor.

  • sametimes its display didn't work.....can anyone tell me the reason

  • Dear do share the procedure how to upgrade windows 10.

  • I liked the original Samsung ativ s, but was slow, this second version is alot faster and runs multiple apps without slowing down, it's basically a Samsung galaxy s4, but with windows , for all you guys out there wanting to upgrade to windows 10, there is a way to do it, I'm in progress for upgrading now. Mf

  • Its great, but how you done this I tried many times but failed even through upgrade adviser app. please share for all of us!

  • very right, Samsung should take the lead to launch Ativ SII window 10 on S5 or S6. I asked Microsoft about up gradation of ATIV SE to Window 10, they replied NO

  • The Ativ SE deserved to Windows 10 Mobile upgrade. And Samsung should launch a Ativ SII and Ativ SII Mini

  • Dear how did you do this ?can to explain it?thanks

  • In fact the only responsable of this is Samsung and Verizon, the update is out, but they need to be revised by manufacturer AND carrirer. Unly the Lumias carrier-free models are already updated

  • It's hardware is great .performance is great with 2 GB ram and quad core brilliant processor.what the hell problem with Microsoft and Samsung not putting it in upgrading to windows Mobile 10.if anyone can help out?

  • Hi everyone,can someone authentically tell about Samsung ativ se w750v to get upgrade windows mobile 10?As I think both Microsoft and Samsung must pay attention to such a grand specs phone.

  • It's surprising you upgraded ativ se w750v to windows mobile 10.but I have been hearing news perhaps it would not get windows mobile 10 upgrade.can u kindly explain the procedure how to upgrade it?

  • Update to window 10 last week..everything just fine except it still doest support usb otg..

  • Yes it's working in Europe but phone most be unlocked form VERIZON I got my from eBay used of course 😊

  • Yes it works in Europe, but phone most be unlocked for VERIZON like mine I got from eBay

  • Does this mobile phone works in europe?

  • Does this mobile phone works in europe?

  • well that thing that you dont play games on it, well you dont have too much games to choose at hahahahaha

  • Correct. Even wp8.1 has issues.heating n battery draining are amongst them. But ativ se is doing more than I expected in terms of performance.i m coming from android.used s6 oneplus one z3 compact and some other but some times I used to see a little bit lag in all of them but here it is just going on n on n on. I will use hacks when I finally see a fully working upgrade used by any developer.

  • its great fone but it must have upgrade of 10.microsoft most pay attention to non nokia fones to upgrade

  • Ordered today. Wanted a wp but at low price. Got a fair deal on ebay. Hardware is awesome. Let's see what real life performance is. It's nearly an year that no one had posted here. Seems pretty odd.

  • Because was released Verizon only

  • Windows is great i think it is better than hangroid but it doesnt have any apps in iran(windows)

  • I like this phone but i think not available in philippines?

  • Why is this cell phone not available in india when it is already released in the US?

  • Why you think that you will need the windows 10 update? Anyway in 2 years you will want a new phone and that one for sure will be updated. And all the applications that will be in store available for win 10 will be also available for win 8.1 so no point. I have an Ativ S that is 2 years old and I am very happy with it since I got the update of win 8.1. I don't play games on it and I don't feel like something is missing from the OS or is slow.

  • The 8.1 update 1 is available as of today, and it will be upgradeable to win 10

  • Hai friends if ur going buy a windows phone then go for nokia or microsoft , update is 1st available on these company devices . Windows 10 update is conformed for all nokia and microsoft devies ( even lumia 520 )

  • i want to buy. but only concern is will it get windows 10 update? anybody, any idea? any link?

  • We still waiting for release 8.1They just planned but they didn.t release.

  • did samsung ativ se get an official update to windows 8.1??

  • Samsung. Why HELL camera is ONLY (13)MP and NO Smart OIS???.

  • quand arrive t il en france

  • I've had the Ativ S since 2012. I moved from the iPhone 4s as I didn't like the shape of the iPhone 5. What a great move! As an Office 365 user I had sync problems with my Calendar on the iPhone but the whole experience on the Ativ S has been seamless. Changeable battery, Micro SD, great camera and flash, brilliant screen. I've used this phone for nearly three years, I've dropped it many times and never used a screen saver and but the screen doesn't have a single scratch. Now that I've upgraded it to Win 8.1 and have Cortana working the experience has just got better. So the downside is almost no one sold the Ativ S and in the UK I cant get the Ativ SE. I've recently had the Lumia 1020 and the Sony X3 and they cant compete with my Ativ S. Even with their big pix cameras. So, "Hey Samsung!, I want to upgrade and I'm waiting. When can I buy your windows phone in the UK?"

  • You can get a trial phone from Verizon Wireless. They send you a phone and a 14 day trial. That is as if you guys have Verizon Wireless up there in Canada

  • How and where do I get this, I use the activ S and feel this will be another good one. am in canada

  • Windows Phone 8.1 is a marvel. It is better than Android once you get used to it, but not without Microsoft Mobile (nay, Nokia) apps. Stick to android Samsung...

  • This is the best Samsung smartphone. After few years of countless Android junk, Samsung finally understood that some people like WIndows Mobile! And they like it for a good reason: PROS: ----- -Smooth Lag free scrolling (makes browsing super fast) -Very fast internet explorer -Superb design -Superb virtual keyboard -Superb auto correction of text -Bright screen (not as bright as if it was LCD though) MOST OF THE PROS above belong to Microsoft's operating system. So why not produce more high end windows phones?

  • When will Samsung Ativ SE introduce Int'l version with Dual SiM & LTE like Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos?

  • My wife has had an Ativ S since april 2013 and it works like a charm. This Ativ SE surely would be superb. specially if it comes with WP8.1 The Ativ S has performed flawlessly for a year and 5 months. Have not upgraded to WP 8.1. would definitely recommend the Ativ SE. works much better than android.

  • Because Samsung does not want you to buy. They will fear it will be a bestseller.

  • Why in hell can't we get this phone in Canada? Right now I'm seriously looking at the Galaxy S5 when my contract is up, but if the Ativ SE was available then this would be my first choice

  • Finally a high end Windows phone for Verizon from Samsung. People should experience for themselves how smooth and fast windows phone is and they will never want to go back with android. -Superb text correction software -Superb virtual keyboard layout (for smooth and fast typing) -Superb smooth touch response when typing text -Superb smooth and gradual scrolling within browser or through the phone's menus. -No annoying notifications that constantly pop up here and there

  • it has just 1 gb ram not the 2 gb.

  • let people be please.......

  • Looks nice, but I would have seen a couple extra changes for that pricing: * waterproofing. Seriously, if I have to pay at least 50% more compared to an ATIV S, give it some durability. * Bigger battery. 3Ah batteries should become more common. * Dual SIM capability. * SAR values seem bit high.

  • no.

  • Radio is so yesterday......get over it.

  • Price is too high. want to know why??

  • WP is so much complete but Samsung is making fun of it this phone available nowhere I've never seen a windows phone from Samsung around here this is total bullshit the reality is that samsung doesn't want Windows to grow but must say that WP are awesome and its gonna start competing with Android from next year when they'll release Windows 9 and hundreds of Windows Phones in market.... But we love Samsung devices and Samsung have to suffer a lot because of it if they keep their mentality like this

  • Don't you lie, there is a multiple selection of contacts. just go to messaging and try to add more recipient you will see multiple selection option. You can also make a group and select the whole members easily thru the group name.

  • No Radio high end phones from Samsung Galaxy S4 to Samsung Ativ S series. Well does it available in international version?

  • cool

  • The specs look good - anyone know if Bell in Canada will be carrying it?

  • vry nice phone

  • Wrong! Its because you've haven't seen all of the new nokia lumia phones that has metal bodies like the 925 (I own this one) and the new 930. None of all the lumia has the same design.

  • Samsung please launch high end Samsung WP 8.1 bcuz we love Samsung devices... thxz

  • Then upgrade to WP 8.1 for "nicer theme"

  • Thank you "Ulhaqpak". I own Lumia 520. ~Touch response is very smooth comparing to any Android device (but especially a cheap one). ~Texting is superior without any "Swipe" nonsense! ~The scrolling is smooth just like on any Apple device. The only thing I don't understand is why Microsoft don't enable selecting multiple contacts on windows phones. This is unacceptable because this is the basic phone feature that is present on any $20 phone! Additionaly, nicer themes and optional menu styles would be nice (I hate these stupid tiles without space, especially when most have the same color).

  • Ilove WP they are so much responsive and consistent once you fall in love with it you will never ever try to get something else expect WP. Please everyone just use WP once at least use Lumia 520. Anyone having this phone? It has 8.1 or 8?

  • When is it getting launched in India guys??

  • STOP CHILDISH COMMENTS THAT BLINDLY CRITICISE ANDROID OR MICROSOFT! PROS OF WINDOWS PHONE: ----- ~Lag free smooth scrolling (Android still lacks it) ~Default Keyboard is superior with squared keys, proporztional layout and very smooth touch recognition (android devices still lack it) ~No annoying shortcuts or menus that pop up here and there like on android devices CONS OF WINDOWS PHONE: ----- ~Can't select multiple contacts at ones (Come on Microsoft!) ~Can't create folders (Come on Microsoft!) ~Takes too many clicks to create or edit a contact ~Lack of different themes and menu styles (not everyone likes tiles that are so close to each other and have the same color)

  • hello guys!! its already may. Please update the expected launch date again!

  • when will samsung s4 launched in dual sim, i am waiting.

  • An S4 with Windows..!! So original design..!!

  • good phone

  • Troll, lumia don't have same design in all of them..

  • One of the best phone in Samsung

  • Great phone so far. I updated it to dev edition wp 8.1 totally different than first day with wp8. Still have my Droid maxx xt1080. Alot of things I like about it still. Ativ camera is great, keyboard lacking compared to swiftkey but still very responsive phone. Battery life better than expected, not a maxx battery still but oh well.

  • its not good cell its averge cell so plew do something

  • You may like lumia but can't neglect the best one.Design is just awesome.Though WP requires low battery,it has a great battery.like this!!!

  • This phone amazed me.stop abushing.no radio but it is great.

  • I love Samsung mobile series. How can I get Samsung Ativ SE GSM/3G/4G int'l version? Windows OS is better than iOS..

  • Bought on Verizon, but cancelled and switched to Tmobile. Anyone know how to set up the APN for this??

  • is it battery realy the best 4 days

  • same old plastic garbage, different software. no innovation.

  • So much excited for this phone. Good move Samsung now we are about to see some real phones. Built is awesome. No lag. Huge battery due to Windows. Samsung style. Samsung reliability. Easy use. + all 8.1 with its new features. I think now people are gonna enjoy using phones because WP is awesome seriously use it once even I was against it before but after using Lumia 920 then Galaxy S3, now Sony Xperia C, I am in love with Windows very good xperience really a proper phone.

  • i think nokia lumia is much better, but the style of this unit is amazing

  • i like only nokia lumia

  • Some news is different about Display which is 5.0 inches IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen (1080 x 1920 pixels)

  • I heared about Display which is 5.0 inches IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen (1080 x 1920 pixels).

  • That is totally wrong, all lumias have same design with same cheap plastic..

  • Change the design all Samsung mobiles are same and same features choose nokia becoz nokia comes with new features and design in every phone

  • Excellent experience and a good step to get to know the extent of the possibilities of the two giants in the device where after imaging, video clips and documents will be transferred to the device with Windows or any other, for display and modification formula to watch it and see that the two systems are similar in terms of the work, whether the application of Android or Windows For Mobile gorgeous design, as well as the screen and processor speed is good. Thank you for all

  • Samsung always announces new smartphone, flagship, etc multiple sizes 4, 4.5, 5, 6.5, 7,8,10,12....... And maybe soon 18,19,20, 32, 42,47 ahahahahah as always nothings new, same design!!!!!! Wakeup samsung!!!!! thing something new (real new)

  • Ridiculous Design, looking ugly

  • sony zx

  • Not so bad as a mid rang smartphone... This not a flagship this is a mid rang one.. ane comment as that.. Then there's enough specs.

  • This reminds me of how ugly Samsung phones are.

  • Super Sugeasation maga

  • what the hell looks like the same old s4

  • r.i.p nokia

  • Samsung are good at Android platform. but when coming to Wdph8 smartphone, Lumia are a double better choice. See ! how compact lumia 930 would be.....

  • specification is same as samsung galaxy j ...only ativ is window while j is android.........

  • go samsung lets see how far u can go with wp os. How about ur first model of ative? How successful it was?

  • Are this Samsung new light power camera sensor???.

  • Friendly advise. If want a windows phone , the best choise is go for nokia lumia. I am a victim of samsung ativ s international version where lack of update and useful apps. Samsung even not entertaint their windows phone devision customer. This make us as consumer piss off and force to go for Nokia Lumia. Samsung is not doing it well in this eco system.

  • I have a nokia lumia windows phone and it uses a sim card and doesn't use cdma by default, but you can select it.

  • Lol..best wrost phone ever...it's not better then nokia...windows only & only better in nokia windows phone...

  • Have you used this phone? CDMA is used by all phones on Verizon including iPhone and Galaxy. Know before commenting.

  • best nokia lumia model Samsung only only android good handset not compare nokia are u understood samsung

  • definitely a flop phone from samsung , cdam with windows 8 os is real disgusting ...... even nokia has launched android phones ..... but now samsung has started experimenting .

  • Poor sensors :(

  • well someone on XDA would make it android phone someday

  • Wow, I like it!

  • Confused phone....what are these specs?