Sprint fills in Samsung ATIV S Neo details ahead of August 16th launch (US)

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Sprint has announced that its second Windows Phone 8 device, the Samsung ATIV S Neo, will go sale on Friday August 16th for $149.99 on a two year contract. The announcement also sees some clarifications of specification details, with the Samsung US site listing key features such as 1.4GHz dual-core processor (Qualcomm MSM8930AA), 1GB RAM, 16GB of internal storage, microSD card slot, 2000 mAh battery, 8 megapixel camera with dual LED flash, and 4.77 inch TFT LCD display (1280 x 720 resolution).

The ATIV S Neo comes with "international roaming capabilities", which means it support both Sprint's LTE / CDMA network and the more widely used WCDMA / GSM network technologies (specifically LTE Band 25, CDMA 800/850/1900, WCDMA 1900/2100, and GSM 850/900/1800/1900).

Sprint has already launched the HTC 8XT as its first Windows Phone 8 device, but as a higher end device the ATIV S Neo should attract a different segment of customers. Like the HTC 8XT the ATIV S Neo will ship with a number of Sprint specific apps including a Windows Phone version of the Sprint Music+ service and the TeleNav powered Sprint Navigation app.

ATIV S Neo

Here's how Sprint describe the ATIC S Neo:

The first Windows Phone 8 device from Sprint with international roaming capabilities, ATIV S Neo is the perfect balance of productivity and fun with a 1.4GHz dual-core processor, 16GB memory, 1GB of RAM, microSD memory card slot supporting up to 64GB (microSD card sold separately) and removable 2,000mAh lithium-ion battery for up to 14 hours talk time. Live Tiles provide the information you want at a glance, delivering the most personal smartphone experience possible. 

Featuring an 8-megapixel main camera with LED flash and a front-facing 1.9-megapixel camera for video chat, ATIV S Neo helps customers capture more with their smartphone. It comes equipped with a variety of preloaded camera apps, including the Beauty Shot mode for smoother-looking skin in headshots; Manga Camera to give pictures a fun twist by turning friends and family into cartoons; and built-in Photo Editor, which allows the user to edit, color, effect, decorate or share their pictures quickly and easily. ATIV S Neo also has an external camera button that works even when the phone is locked or sleeping, so you never miss a shot.

The large 4.8-inch high-definition display enables crystal-clear photo and video viewing. Sharing is easier than ever with ATIV S Neo featuring ATIV Beam using near field communication (NFC) to share photos, video and music with other Windows Phone 8 and select Android devices.

Source / Credit: Sprint