Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Omnia II Mobile Phone - Black (Verizon Wireless)
Average customer rating
3.7
(76 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 76 reviews
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
35
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
5
1 Star
7
71%of customers recommend this product.
(
50 out of
70)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Omnia II Mobile Phone - Black (Verizon Wireless)
Customer Rating
4
Excellent, with a hiccup
on November 5, 2010
Posted by: EnigmaMan1975
from Vancouver, WA
Expertise:Expert
Everything about this phone is incredible, except for the virtual keyboard. No matter how often I clean the screen, it just wasn't meant to be used with fingers because 7 out of 10 times I'll hit one letter and a different nearby letter will respond. It's extremely frustrating! I know the stylus is there and can be used for things that are obviously too small for fingers, but for sending texts? Come on! Who texts with a stylus?
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display
Cons: virtual keyboard is moody
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
4
Design
2
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
on November 6, 2010
Posted by: awwshucks
like the phone..once i figure how to do everything i will love it!
Pros: Bright display
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4
Performance
4
Design
3
Value
3
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Omnia..means everything...
on November 22, 2010
Posted by: OmniaDewed
from Montana!
Expertise:Intermediate
I constantly compare my Om II with all the newer devices coming on the market and can gladly say that the only improvement I wish I had was processor speed, thats it. This phone still does everything I bought it for. Swype can't be beat, I will never go back to 'touch' typing again, Samsung has me hooked! I check email, Google everything, and take great pics with this phone. Omnia means 'everything' literally, and that's what you still get in this legacy series phone from Samsung.
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Durable, Realistic color
Features
4
Performance
3
Design
4
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
1
Did not meet expectations
on April 26, 2011
Posted by: schmackdagg
from Jackson, WI
Expertise:Intermediate
looks nice out of the box
has lots of great features
has lots of great features
glitches and freezes a lot
just purchased a little over a month ago, now freezes on start up and cannot get passed that. :(
just purchased a little over a month ago, now freezes on start up and cannot get passed that. :(
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Durable, Realistic color
Cons: Poor quality, Did not meet expectations, glitches, freezes on startup
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
4
Performance
1
Design
4
Value
1
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
2
Save your money
on January 8, 2012
Posted by: Billiegirl113
Expertise:Intermediate
this phone has alot of software issues and not worth the money i paid for it. It does have good souns system and lots of memory but who wants a smart phone when it can only be used for a basic phone. I bought it because of the functions i was supposed to be able to use. Android here i come, expected better from a windows phone and samsung.
Pros: Bright display, Durable, good battery length
Cons: Too big, Did not meet expectations, software
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
2
Performance
1
Design
3
Value
1
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Omnia 2 shining with stars
on April 19, 2012
Posted by: LSwift71
from Motown (Detroit)
Expertise:Intermediate
SamSung Omnia 2 is shining w/ stars. 5 stars. The most intuitive feature is, it's gives you an additional 5 pages on the Menu screen for application downloads (Start-menu-edit-then scroll the pages to the left). The 5 MP Camera/CamCorder is strong and crystal clear. One Note shines as the best application on the phone. The graphics make Verizon stand out above other competitors. Often Pricey, all ways worth the Money!
Pros: Bright display, Inexpensive, Durable
Cons: dosen't come with trend micro mobile security
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4
Performance
4
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
2
WINDOWS PROGRAM
on April 26, 2012
Posted by: QTRHORSEMAMA
from CRESCENT CITY, CA
Expertise:Intermediate
I HAVENT HAD A GOOD EXPERIENCE WITH THIS PHONE. IT IS ALWAYS SCREWING UP.
Pros: Bright display, Inexpensive, Lightweight
Cons: Poor quality, Did not meet expectations, not enough memory
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
2
Performance
1
Design
2
Value
3
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
3
Not worth the extra from the original omnia
on December 4, 2009
Posted by: GURU1616
from New Orleans, LA
Expertise:Expert
I have owned the phone for 3 days now and wanted to really play with it before reviewing it. So here it is. I really have mixed feelings for this phone coming from the first omnia (which I really liked).
As for appearance the phone is really nice to look at and very comfortable to hold. Just right as far as size is concerned. The screen seems to be the phones best attribute but keep a soft wiping cloth with you because it does get smudgy.
I must say I am disappointed with it in terms of not living up to the phone I thought it would be for the time I had waited for it to come out. Instead of improving on everything I loved so much about the first gen, they got rid of it all together. Things such as the optical D pad (which had great feel and function), microsoft voice, and the samsung today screen which was way better than widgets or winmo. With that said it took some time to get used to. I am sure you will read about the phone being laggy and widgets being slow, its because they are! Both the Samsung interface and the new windows 6.5 interface are horrible. I was ready to bring the phone back after only a day, but decided to download the SPB Mobile shell onto it to give it a try. Since then the phone has been terrific! I know, I was reluctant to chunk out more cash for a brand new device that has more than enough time to make right but once again it was well worth it!!! The shell takes away any sluggish movement and lets you zip through functions and apps at turbo speed. I will also add in that with all the talk about the resistive screen it works perfect with every touch. No problems on that.
The shield design that is used on the front doesn't serve as a nifty optical pad and will only open up whatever function you assign it to (task menu by default). This was by far a big disappointment to me. The voice activated feature is actually a program you have to open and I must say a feel like I went back several years using it. On the plus side the phone does come with some awesome virtual keyboards along with SWYPE technology. After about 30 minutes of playing with I had it down pat and it is super quick to use. You literally could type 50 wpm.
As for the Internet I thought it would be a lot quicker but it is a little above average, nothing to brag about. The pages do look great though. The phone also comes loaded with Bing which is an awesome program and the voice recognition isn't haltered on this program. However I still have trouble setting up the GPS on the app. I haven't called to check on it yet but it comes with VZ navigation if you want to chunk out an additional 10 bucks a month. I'd rather not. It just aggravates me that you can get free navigation on some units but not all with VZ.
The camera is real nice and has improved from the first along with the video. There is also a nice program for making slide shows and editing videos. Another nice thing worth mentioning is the function for viewing pictures, videos, music on your phone. It is pretty cool as it incorporates a carousel feel along with haptic feedback so you get the feel of flipping through a rolodex.
In conclusion I will probably stay with the phone but if your looking for a major improvement in technology it will only give you that in the form of swype and screen display. And if your not looking to dish out another $30 to put on the SPB shell don't waste your time.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
3
Performance
4
Design
4
Value
3
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US