All around good phone, UI design/functionality could use tweaking
on February 17, 2016
Posted by: dsvmusic
from Peoria, IL, USA
Expertise:Expert
I've had this phone for 3 weeks now, having just switched to a different carrier and coming from a competitor's Android phone. All around it is a great phone for general purposes and the battery life is good. The fast charger AC adapter included with the phone is a great improvement over older technology. My only complaints are with the UI design and functionality - it would be nice if volume level controls were available on the top swipe down menu for quick access; additionally, the icons in the included stock themes are very cartoonish. Not deal breakers though, and this would be a good phone for the novice Android user or a techie.
Pros: Durable, Lightweight
Cons: ui design
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4
Performance
4
Design
3
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Great phone!
on February 17, 2016
Posted by: pattikat
from Salisbury, NC, USA
Expertise:Intermediate
Its very eye appealing ! Ease of use and quick response time. I expected the battery to run low quickly but with a few power saving modes my battery last all day. I can't say that the talk time affects the battery because I really don't do a lot of calls. Camera is fantastic . Super clear front and back . I like that it has a large memory . I 'm so use to having to use a sd card from other phones . No need to here . Speakers are very good . no complaints.
For me the lack of a replacement battery is a problem. Phone is about 6 months old and battery life is about 4-5 hours. Phone would go dead at about 45% and then when turning on again would say 2-3 % and turn off again. Back cover of the phone began to seperate from the phone. Unknown if battery was swelling. Camera is great and happy otherwise but the battery issue will prevent me from buying another phone with non user replaceable battery. Phone was just swapped out with the help of Verizon. Not sure how much better it is yet but at least it does not die at 45%.
Pros: Bright display, camera
Cons: battery life, non user replaceable battery
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
4
Performance
4
Design
3
Value
3
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Love this phone. Best phone ever.
on February 17, 2016
Posted by: Pucket
Expertise:Intermediate
My work phone is a IPhone 5 and hate it. Wish it was this phone so much easier to use.