Samsung unveils world's first Windows 8 phone Ativ S

As the world awaits for the Nokia World to kick off next month, Samsung has already unveiled the first smartphone to run on Microsoft's Windows Phone 8 - Ativ S.

Featuring a slim design, the Ativ S will have a 4.8 inch HD Super AMOLED display and will be powered by 1.5GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor with 1GB RAM.

The Ativ S will also feature a 8 MP rear camera with a 1.9 MP front facing camera. Taking advantage of the new OS, there will be microSD card slot. The Ativ S will be available in 16GB and 32GB variants and will pack in a 2,300 mAh battery, promising a longer life. There is no update on the pricing or the availability but Samsung might just be eyeing an October launch for this one as well.