Samsung Ativ S (GT-I8750) vs Samsung Ativ S Neo

A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Ativ S (GT-I8750) and the Samsung Ativ S Neo, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.

Samsung Ativ S (GT-I8750) smartphone

Samsung Ativ S (GT-I8750)

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Samsung Ativ S Neo smartphone

Samsung Ativ S Neo

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Head to head

Samsung Ativ S (GT-I8750)Samsung Ativ S Neo
Price$30$15
Our rating6/106/10
Battery2,300 mAh2,000 mAh
RAM (max)1 GB1 GB
Storage (max)128 GB64 GB
Screen size4.8 in4.8 in
Main camera8 MP8 MP
Weight (lower is lighter)135 g144 g
ReleasedDec 2012Aug 2013
Summary: Samsung Ativ S (GT-I8750) is ahead on battery, storage (max), weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Ativ S (GT-I8750) is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Ativ S Neo is the cheaper option.

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Display

Samsung Ativ S (GT-I8750)Samsung Ativ S Neo
TypeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD [1, 6, 7]
Size4.8 inches4.8 inches [3, 6, 14]
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~306 ppi density)720 x 1280 pixels [2, 3, 6]
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 2Not specified
Pixel Density—306 ppi [7, 32]

Platform

Samsung Ativ S (GT-I8750)Samsung Ativ S Neo
OSWindows Phone 8, upgradeable to Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1Microsoft Windows Phone 8 [1, 2, 3]
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 PlusQualcomm MSM8930AA Snapdragon 400 [3, 10, 21]
CPUDual-core 1.5 GHz KraitDual-core 1.4 GHz Krait 300 [1, 3, 5]
GPUAdreno 225Adreno 305 [3]

Memory

Samsung Ativ S (GT-I8750)Samsung Ativ S Neo
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot, supports up to 128 GB or more)microSDXC, up to 64 GB [3, 7]
Internal16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM16GB 1GB RAM [2, 3, 7]

Main Camera

Samsung Ativ S (GT-I8750)Samsung Ativ S Neo
Single8 MP, AF, LED flash8 MP [2, 5, 7]
FeaturesBack-side illuminated sensor, f/2.6 aperture, zero shutter lagLED flash, geo-tagging [6, 7]
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps [16], 640x480, 1280x720, 1920x1080 options [29]

Selfie Camera

Samsung Ativ S (GT-I8750)Samsung Ativ S Neo
Single1.9 MP (GT-I8750 global version) or 1.2 MP (GT-I8370 variant)1.9 MP [7, 8]
Video—Not specified

Battery

Samsung Ativ S (GT-I8750)Samsung Ativ S Neo
TypeRemovable Li-Ion 2300 mAhRemovable Li-Ion 2000 mAh [1, 2, 3]
Talk time—Up to 15 h (3G) [5]

Body

Samsung Ativ S (GT-I8750)Samsung Ativ S Neo
Dimensions137.2 x 70.5 x 8.7 mm (5.40 x 2.78 x 0.34 in)135.4 x 69.1 x 9.1 mm (5.33 x 2.72 x 0.36 in) [6, 7]
Weight135 g (4.76 oz)144 g (5.08 oz) [2, 6, 7]
SIMMicro-SIMMicro-SIM
MaterialBrushed-metal look battery door, brushed aluminum chassis—
Build—Glossy polycarbonate with chrome accents [31]

Comms

Samsung Ativ S (GT-I8750)Samsung Ativ S Neo
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band (2.4 & 5 GHz)Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band [5, 6]
Bluetooth3.0 (some variants 2.1)4.0, A2DP, LE [21]
GPSYes, with A-GPS—
NFCYesYes [6, 8]
USBmicroUSB 2.0microUSB 2.0 [7]
Positioning—GPS, GLONASS
Radio—Not specified

Launch

Samsung Ativ S (GT-I8750)Samsung Ativ S Neo
AnnouncedAugust 20122013, June 26 [1]
StatusReleased December 2012Released 2013, August [2, 3]

Frequently asked questions

Which has the better battery, Samsung Ativ S (GT-I8750) or Samsung Ativ S Neo?

Samsung Ativ S (GT-I8750) — 2,300 mAh for the Samsung Ativ S (GT-I8750) versus 2,000 mAh for the Samsung Ativ S Neo.

Which is lighter, Samsung Ativ S (GT-I8750) or Samsung Ativ S Neo?

Samsung Ativ S (GT-I8750) — 135 g for the Samsung Ativ S (GT-I8750) versus 144 g for the Samsung Ativ S Neo.

Which is newer, Samsung Ativ S (GT-I8750) or Samsung Ativ S Neo?

Samsung Ativ S Neo — Dec 2012 for the Samsung Ativ S (GT-I8750) versus Aug 2013 for the Samsung Ativ S Neo.

Is the Samsung Ativ S (GT-I8750) or the Samsung Ativ S Neo rated higher?

We rate the Samsung Ativ S (GT-I8750) 6/10 and the Samsung Ativ S Neo 6/10.

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