Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Stratosphere 4G Mobile Phone - Black (Verizon Wireless)
Average customer rating
3.7
(236 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 236 reviews
5 Stars
83
4 Stars
73
3 Stars
32
2 Stars
19
1 Star
29
71%of customers recommend this product.
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151 out of
214)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Stratosphere 4G Mobile Phone - Black (Verizon Wireless)
Customer Rating
3
What happened to the indicators
on October 30, 2011
Posted by: PkrBkr
from Pensacola, FL
I have had this phone for three days and am still attempting to adjust to it. My previous Droid was a Motorola. The biggest thing that is making me think about taking this phone back and going for a lesser model is the fact that there are no indicators to let the user know when a text message received, missed calls, voicemail, mail, etc. This is a huge deal for me. Sure, I found an app in the Market, but it hasn't really be too reliable with some of the activities (i.e. missed call). I wish Samsung would write its own app to amend this sorely missed feature.
The other con I found to this phone is a very, very poor battery life. I am not sure if this is typical of 4G phones or not, but my 3G Motorola held a good charge with much use of texting (over 100/day), email, browsing, and minimal talking (less than 1.5 hrs a day). I would charge that phone overnight and there would still be a charge 15-20 hrs later. This phone? I have to charge at least 2 or 3 times a day. Not very feasible if I am out somewhere and don't have a charger handy. Again, this is another reason why I am considering downgrading to a different brand.
Other than those two major issues (in my opinion), the phone is pretty nice. The screen is absolutely one of the best I have seen. The pictures are nice and for a person who takes pictures of self, the front camera is a great feature to have. The sound on the phone is great. One of the selling points for me was the actual keyboard in addition to the touchscreen. I am getting used to the Swype, but that is pretty good as well.
Fix the above two issues mentioned, and this would be a great phone.
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight
Cons: battery life, no led indicators
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4
Performance
2
Design
4
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
great design with slide-out keyboard
on October 31, 2011
Posted by: withthedogs
from north shore, MA
Expertise:Intermediate
I have had this phone for 3 weeks now, having moved up from a blackberry. The slide out keyboard was a deciding factor for me as was the display. I looked at others, both in the store and on-line before choosing. I have not had any of the problems note by others and while I do agree visibility in direct sunlight isn't the best, I am still able to read as needed.
PRO
Battery life has not been an issue for me as i plug it in most every eveing.
Sound quality is good .
Slide out keyboard
Battery life has not been an issue for me as i plug it in most every eveing.
Sound quality is good .
Slide out keyboard
Cons:
wish the keyboard remained lit longer
would like to be able to sync to my PC via USB
wish the keyboard remained lit longer
would like to be able to sync to my PC via USB
I am pleased with the design and have found it ieasy to use.
I would recommend to others
Pros: Realistic color
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4
Performance
4
Design
5
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
This product is great
on November 1, 2011
Posted by: docgrunt
from McKenna,WA
I really like it but just wish it had a longer battery life.
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Inexpensive, Durable, Realistic color
Cons: battery life
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
on November 4, 2011
Posted by: rabidwookie
Good android with a keyboard, a must for me having larger fingers not touch friendly. tons of features and 4g! love it.
Pros: Bright display, Inexpensive, Realistic color
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
4
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Samsung Droid is best phone ever!!!!
on November 9, 2011
Posted by: Isis829
from Connecticut
Expertise:Expert
iphone cannot compete with this phone!!!! Samsung Stratosphere Wins Hands Down!!!!!
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Inexpensive, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Fun Fun
on November 14, 2011
Posted by: Miiss
from Philadelphia
Expertise:Intermediate
I never thought I would purchase something other than a Blackberry.
But I looked at the Samsung Stratospher and really enjoyed the features.
I adore the slide out keyboard since I have never been able to use a screen keyboard very well. However with the swype keyboard available with this phone, I am getting better.
I did choose the extended battery because I use my phone a lot. It gets me through a day and a half, which is amazing.
This phone is so easy to use, and that is why I have recommended this phone to family and friends.
Pros: Bright display, Inexpensive, Realistic color, Lightweight, easy to use
Features
4
Performance
4
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
First phone on VZW with 4G & Keyboard
on November 21, 2011
Posted by: tlpenn
from Atlanta, Georgia
Expertise:Intermediate
This phone is the ONLY one on the VZW system that contains a physical keyboard. The keyboard has some good design features, such as, (1) dedicated numbers (0-9) row and (2) spacing between keys for big fingers. The overall performance is above average. Considering it's launch date was 10/13/11, it lacks the dual-core CPU so many other phones now have. It seems the accesory line is firming up with the ability to purchase external chargers and extended batteries, etc. A couple of cons would be (1) a weak (5MP) camera, (2) no LED message indicator, and (3) not a wide variety of choices for factory ringtones. Overall it looks to be a phone that will provide a long service life while providing a practical service with its above average keyboard. The keyboard design, while offering 4G LTE, is a niche that needed to be filled and I think this phone fulfills this need very nicely.
Pros: Bright display, Inexpensive, physical keyboard, with dedicated numbers (0-9) row
Cons: camera weak only 5mp, no indicator led
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
5
Another Great Samsung Product
on November 26, 2011
Posted by: mrmagnum75
from Oceanside, Ca
Expertise:Expert
Every Samsung phone I have owned has been great. Only problem I have is the battery is not strong enough for the power of this phone. Other than that....SUPERB PRODUCT
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Inexpensive, Durable, Realistic color
Cons: battery life
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US