Compare Prices : Samsung SGH I8510 Innov8 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Samsung has unleashed a camera phone that's almost more camera than phone. Check out our spot on the i8510 INNOV8.

Award: Editor's Choice!

Review summary: This 8-megapixel camera phone offers multimedia perks galore, but you'll pay a pretty penny.

Pros: Sharp 8-megapixel camera, Impressive low-light performance, Good call quality, Long battery life

Cons: No 3G or GPS in the U.S., Large and heavy

Verdict: Turning off the phone requires holding down the end button, after which you have to select Switch Off from an on-screen menu that appears, an extra step that seemed a nuisance.

Review summary: The INNOV8 is loaded with features and sports massive storage. If you're in the market for a mobile phone that can do just about anything the INNOV8 should be on your shortlist.

Pros: 8-megapixel camera, HSDPA, Wi-Fi, GPS, 16GB internal storage plus micro SD expansion, DivX video playback, 3.5mm headphone socket

Cons: Drab design, Screen difficult to view in sunlight

Verdict: It may not win a beauty pageant, but the INNOV8 has the features and performance to be one of the best multimedia capable phones we've seen. If you're in the market for a mobile phone that can do just about anything the INNOV8 should be on your ...

Review summary: The INNOV8 is stuffed with features; one of its key features the 8MP camera. But does that alone make it claim INNOV8tion?

Pros: 2.8-inch Screen, 8MP Camera, 16GB internal memory, Symbian S60 9.3 rel3.2, Powerful Processor, Audio Quality, 3.5mm jack, GPS Route66 Navigation, Application Bundle, Battery

Cons: Video playback restricted by resolution, Glossy screen fingerprint magnet, Hefty Price tag

Verdict: Characters are not case sensitive

Pros: The Samsung Innov8 is a well-made and powerful cell phone with a fantastic camera. Photo quality was excellent and the call quality delivered as well.

Cons: The Samsung Innov8 keypad and navigation controls are slick and not very tactile. The camera flash is disappointing, and the interface was somewhat poky.

Verdict: If you want a camera phone that will blow almost every other handset out of the water, look no further than the Samsung Innov8. Design complaints aside, it's a powerful and eye-catching device that performs well as a phone, too.