Samsung Mobile has announced that the Samsung Focus and Samsung Solstice II will be available via AT&T on November 8 and November 7 respectively. The Samsung Focus is a Windows Phone 7 device with a 4.0-inch Super AMOLED screen, multiple messaging options and a 5.0 megapixel camera with flash and auto-focus. The Samsung Solstice II is being touted as a quick messaging device with a 3.0-inch touchscreen.

Here’s a quick look at the two devices:

Samsung Focus

The Focus features a customizable start screen and improved operating system look, large, iconic text for menus and content transitions to slide a user into and out of different menus. With the Windows 7 tile-based layout, users can customize the start screen in countless ways and pin frequently used applications for one-touch access. Users can have up to 256 live tiles on the start screen. The Focus also features natural touch and voice interactions, has a responsive, multi-touch display with voice activated dialing and app launch.

Key Features:

• Windows Phone 7 Operating System
• 4.0-inch Super AMOLED display
• 5.0MP Camera/ Camcorder with auto-focus and flash
• Full HTML browser with pinch and zoom
• Multiple messaging options (Exchange Email, Text and Picture with threaded messaging)
• Microsoft Zune service
• Microsoft Bing maps and voice search
• Wi-Fi with AT&T Hot Spots
• Microsoft Office Mobile
• Windows Phone Marketplace
• Advanced gaming features – access Xbox LIVE right from your handset
• aGPS with AT&T Navigator
• AT&T U-verse Mobile
• Samsung Now Hub
• 720p video record/playback
• Integrated social networking services
• Stereo Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity
• Multimedia package with features such as Music Player, Expandable Memory Slot supporting up to 32GB3, Games & 4 Pole 3.5mm Ear-jack

Specifications:

• Quad-Band EDGE (850/900/1800/1900MHz); Tri-band UMTS (850/1900/2100MHz)
• Display: 4 inches WVGA 480×800 pixels Super AMOLED
• Dimensions: 4.84-inch x 2.56-inch x 0.39-inch
• Weight: Approximately 4.2 ounces
• Memory:
  •8GB internal storage memory
  •External microSD memory card slot up to 32 GB (class 2 (or higher) microSD card, card sold separately)
• Talk Time: Up to 6.5 hours
• Standby Time: Up to 300 hours

The phone will be available at AT&T company-owned retail locations nationwide or at the company’s website. AT&T has priced the Focus at $199.99.

Solstice II

The Solstice II features Samsung’s TouchWiz 2.0 user interface, offering one-touch access to frequently used applications and social networks. The Solstice II also comes loaded with features such as a 2.0 megapixel camera, AT&T Social Net, AT&T Navigator for turn-by-turn directions, AT&T Music and Radio, mobile e-mail and more.

Key Features:

• Threaded Text Messaging
• AT&T Social Net
• Multiple Messaging Options (SMS, MMS, Video Messaging and Instant Messaging)
• Mobile E-mail
• AT&T AppCenter
• Mobile Web Browser
• 2.0 Megapixel Camera and Camcorder
• aGPS Navigation with AT&T Navigator and AllSport GPS
• AT&T Music and Radio
• My Cast Weather
• PicDial
• Star Tweets
• Vlingo Speech-to-Text Functionality
• Preloaded and downloadable games
• Video Share
• MobiTV and MobiVJ
• Bluetooth 2.1 Technology

Specifications:

• Tri-Band: UMTS 850/1900/2100 MHz; Supports HSDPA 7.2Mb/s; Quad-Band: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
• Display: 240 x 400 Pixels, 65K color TFT
• Dimensions: 4.29-inch x 2.13-inch x 0.47-inch
• Weight: 3.35 ounces
• Memory:
  •256MB internal storage memory
  •External microSD memory card slot up to 16 GB(card sold separately)
• Talk Time: Up to 5 hours3
• Standby Time: Up to 250 hours

The phone will be available on November 7 at AT&T company-owned retail locations nationwide or at the company’s website. Solstice II is priced at $29.99.