Samsung ATIV SE Review and Specifications

The Samsung ATIV SE is a Windows Phone 8 device that was first released in 2014. It comes with a 5-inch Super AMOLED display.

This smartphone is powered by a 2.3 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor, which provides fast performance and efficient multitasking. The ATIV SE also features 2GB of RAM for smooth app switching and a 13MP rear camera for capturing high-quality photos.

The ATIV SE has a sleek and slim design, measuring just 8.7mm in thickness. Its 2600mAh battery provides a full day of battery life, even with heavy usage.

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The Samsung ATIV SE's hardware features are impressive, especially its 5-inch full HD display, which boasts a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels.

This display is protected by Gorilla Glass 3, making it durable and resistant to scratches.

The device is powered by a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor, which provides fast performance and efficient battery life.

The ATIV SE also features 2GB of RAM, allowing for smooth multitasking and seamless app transitions.

Additionally, it has a 13-megapixel camera with a backside illumination sensor and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera for capturing high-quality photos and videos.

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Positioning and navigation technologies are crucial for devices to know their location and navigate through various environments. The most common satellite navigation systems are GPS and GLONASS.

GPS is a widely used technology that relies on a network of satellites orbiting the Earth to provide location information. A-GPS, or Assisted GPS, is a technique that helps improve GPS signal reception by using cellular networks to provide location data more quickly.

There are also non-satellite technologies for locating mobile devices, such as the Enhanced Observed Time Difference and Enhanced 911. These technologies use cell towers and other infrastructure to determine a device's location.

Here are some of the most common positioning and navigation technologies:

Bluetooth is a technology that has several versions, which improve the connection speed, range, connectivity, and discoverability of devices.

The version of the Bluetooth technology used by a device is an important factor to consider. In our case, the device uses Bluetooth 3.0.

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This version of Bluetooth supports various profiles and protocols that enable faster data exchange, energy saving, and better device discoverability. Some of the profiles supported by this device include A2DP, AVCTP, AVDTP, AVRCP, GAVDP, HFP, OPP, and PBAP/PAB.

These profiles allow for advanced features such as wireless audio streaming, remote control of audio and video devices, and transfer of phone book data.

The following profiles are supported by this device:

SAR, or Specific Absorption Rate, is a measure of how much electromagnetic radiation a device emits. In Europe, the SAR limit for hand-held mobile devices is 2 W/kg per 10 g of tissue.

This standard is specified by the CENELEC and follows the ICNIRP Guidelines 1998. The SAR head rating for this device is 0.305 W/kg, which is well below the European limit.

In the US, the SAR limit is set to 1.6 W/kg per 1 g of tissue. The FCC tests and sets the SAR limits for all mobile devices. The SAR head rating for this device is 1.05 W/kg.

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Here's a comparison of the SAR limits and ratings for this device in different regions:

The SAR body rating shows the maximum level of exposure to electromagnetic radiation when the device is positioned against the body at the hip. In Europe, the SAR body rating for this device is 0.326 W/kg, which is also well below the European limit.

The Samsung ATIV SE's camera is a 13-megapixel auto-focus camera with a resolution of 4128×3096 pixels.

It's worth noting that the ATIV SE's camera lacks some features that the Galaxy S4's camera has, such as dual-shot mode, simultaneous HD video and image recording, face and smile detection, and image stabilization.

The ATIV SE's camera also doesn't have a physical button for snapping photos.

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The Galaxy ATIV SE is not just a Galaxy S4 in disguise, but also in terms of its inner workings. It's based on Qualcomm's Snapdragon 800 SoC, which includes a quad-core 2.3GHz Krait 400 CPU and an Adreno 330 GPU.

The Snapdragon 800 SoC gives the ATIV SE a significant edge in terms of performance. In benchmarks, it delivered the highest Sunspider and Canvasmark scores, indicating superior JavaScript and HTML5 rendering performance respectively.

The ATIV SE's GPU is also stronger than the one found in the Galaxy S4, which uses Samsung's own Exynos Octa 5410 SoC. This is evident in the Canvasmark scores, which show a clear difference in performance.

I've found the ATIV SE to be as responsive as the Nokia phones I've used, with instant response to all input. However, its reliance on Internet Explorer for web browsing is a limitation, as it doesn't automatically open links in new tabs.

The front camera is a crucial feature of any smartphone, and it's essential to know what to expect. It has an image resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, which translates to 2.07 MP (megapixels).

This resolution is also the same for video recording, allowing you to capture crisp and clear footage. The video resolution is 1920 x 1080 pixels.

The front camera can shoot videos at a maximum of 30 frames per second (fps), which is a decent frame rate for everyday use.

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The battery life of the Galaxy ATIV SE is a major highlight of this device. It's superb, with the battery rarely dropping below 80 percent, even during intense gaming sessions.

One of the reasons I appreciate this phone is that I can swap out its battery whenever I need to. This is a feature that's often missing in other smartphones.

The battery capacity is 2600 mAh, which is a decent amount of power. However, it's not the highest capacity I've seen in a smartphone.

Here's a breakdown of the battery's specifications:

The battery type is lithium-ion (Li-Ion), which is a common and reliable type of battery.

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The camera on the ATIV SE is a 13-megapixel auto-focus camera with a resolution of 4128×3096 pixels. It's a great feature that allows for high-quality photos.

One notable difference between the ATIV SE and the Galaxy S4 is the lack of a physical button for snapping photos on the ATIV SE. This means you'll have to use the screen to take a picture.

The ATIV SE also lacks some features that the Galaxy S4's camera has, such as dual-shot mode, simultaneous HD video and image recording, face and smile detection, and image stabilization. These features can be really useful for taking great photos.

Despite these differences, the camera quality on the ATIV SE is still pretty good, as shown in the photos taken with it. The first photo was taken with the ATIV SE and the second with the Galaxy S4, and they're pretty much even in terms of picture quality.

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Some users find the Samsung ATIV SE to be a simple and easy-to-use phone.

The proximity sensor can be affected by dirt covering the lens hole, causing it to think it's next to your face.

Removing the phone from its case and wiping the screen can resolve this issue.

The sensor is located next to the speaker, which you put to your ear.