Samsung Solstice sports a touch-screen design with few physical controls. It shows characteristics of several previous Samsung models. The Solstice offers a trim design with rounded corners, it measures 4.3 inches by 2.1 inches by 0.5 inch and weighs 3.3 ounces, which gives it a comfortable and sturdy feel in the hand.
With support for 262,000 colors and 400×240 pixels, it has a pleasant resolution that shows colors and graphics well. Samsung’s TouchWiz interface gives you instant access to a variety of features, though we wish its customization options were more extensive. The icon-based menu interface is simple and intuitive. Permanent touch icons on the bottom of the screen open the dialpad, the phone book, and the main menu.
The 2-megapixel camera takes pictures in five resolutions, from 1,600×1,200 pixels down to 320×240 pixels, and you can choose from four quality settings. Other editing options include four color effects, exposure metering, four white-balance settings, an adjustable brightness, a night mode, and a self-timer. The Solstice also features three shooting modes (continuous, panorama, and mosaic), 20 frames, and a “smile shot” option that promises to detect when a subject is smiling.