The first thing you notice when you pick up this phone is how well it fits into the palm of your hand. At 150g the phone has enough weight to feel solid in your hands. Although encased in plastic, the phone does not feel cheap to the touch, it once again showcases Samsung's solid design and production quality. The most striking thing you notice right off the bat is the beautiful super AMOLED 720p screen which displayed brilliant colors. The subtle curve of the contour display makes contributes to a natural fit in the palm but also feels very comfortable when taking calls.


Most notable about this device however is the presence of Android 4.0.1 and how well the hardware and software work together. During my brief hands on with the device I don't recall experiencing any hiccups with the responsiveness of the touch interface. Android 4.0.1 makes good use of the 1.2 GHz dual core processor when transitioning between apps. You would be truly impressed with how responsive the device is with even the lightest swipe. Even more impressive is the fact that Android 4.0.1 being used on this phone is stock, with no added manufacturer skinning. The simple, elegant design of the new interface, in my opinion, illustrates the continued maturity of android as a mobile operating system. .