Previously had a Noika cell phone for emergency usage only. Decided to learn smartphone complexities. I view this as an Utra Mobile Personal Computer rather than a mobile phone. I really haven't used the Samsung product yet except make a few phone calls. I'm not impressed with Contacts app, but that's an app, not Samsung.
I really love my Core Prime, It has all the features I love about Android phones with a thin sleek design. The only place I would suggest a change would be if game apps really went on the Micro SD cards better. You can move them from the device to the card, however only a very small part of the app actually moves so you do not get device memory freed up enough to be able to have a decent selection of games and apps. If at least 1/2 to 2/3 of the app would go to the Micro SD card you could be able to explore more of what the phone can offer. Might also think about allowing users to remove more of the pre-loaded apps that the user does not use, which would allow for more apps that are used to be utilized, creating a great enjoyment of such a good product. Aside from my suggestion(s) this is by far one of the best phones I have owned.
Fast and sleek design with large display for easy texting and streaming of video. The 8GB memory limits what you can download for apps to this phone but a microSD card can be added if you like to download music and take photos. As with any 8GB phone, you have to be selective about which apps to download. I have downloaded Pandora, Netflix and Kindle and all work great with 30% left on this 8GB device. Overall, an enjoyable device with a large screen that slides easily into pocket and while not a HD display is still enjoyable to read books and watch video on. Outside viewing can be troublesome due to sun glare. Camera is serviceable (remember to change resolution to 5MP in camera settings from factory default), but you will want to go choose a higher-level model phone if high quality camera/video recording is mandatory. It does do okay with outside pics, but inside pics are very average. If the Galaxy Core stands up to time, it will be a great purchase but for now it's just great out of the box. It looks like an expensive phone and you still want to protect it with a case!
Pros: Inexpensive, Bright display, Lightweight
Cons: camera quality, limited memory
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4
Performance
5
Design
4
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Great phone for a first time smartphone user
on March 9, 2016
Posted by: RKS98
from Johnson City, TN
Expertise:Intermediate
This is the perfect beginner smartphone! It is easy to set up and use and performs extremely well. You really can't beat it for the price.
I purchased two phone for my kids a few years ago and I finally decided to bring myself to the modern age! I looked into other brands, after extensive research I decided that Samsung was the best option for my needs. Boy did I choose correctly! This phone is easy to use, easy to navigate, and the battery lasts a long time. After playing with the phone for a day, I was able to navigate the phone like a pro! Thank you Samsung for helping me catch up to the digital age of technology!
The phone works well but often times freezes, the keyboard won't show up, it won't unlock, during calls most people can't hear me, and sometimes the screen goes black when I'm in the middle of doing something. I would recommend it to a freind if these problems were fixed. I've done a factory reset on it twice and it still messes up.