Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - I917 Focus Mobile Phone (Unlocked) - Black
Average customer rating
4.4
(868 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 868 reviews
5 Stars
535
4 Stars
224
3 Stars
47
2 Stars
29
1 Star
33
87%of customers recommend this product.
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686 out of
785)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - I917 Focus Mobile Phone (Unlocked) - Black
Customer Rating
4
Difficult to use
on October 25, 2011
Posted by: lplussier
from San Jose,CA
Expertise:Intermediate
While the focud is beautiful to look at, the touch interface is very touchie. The buttons around the edge and the back button are placed in such a way that it becomes difficult to hold the phone without touching them. This changes the screen. This can become very frustrating, especially if you are playing a game.
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight
Cons: Did not meet expectations, difficult to hold
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
4
Performance
3
Design
3
Value
3
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Great phone!
on October 25, 2011
Posted by: palfor03
The colors are amazing on this phone and it definitely compliments the Windows Phone OS nicely. It is extremely durable as well. I've had it for a long time and it seems like there are zero scratches on the screen.
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight
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
The keyboard
on October 30, 2011
Posted by: lilmissbratt
from indiana
Expertise:Expert
There is no way that i can find to change the keyboard or make the letters bigger
excellent that they came out with the mic with the new update!!
excellent that they came out with the mic with the new update!!
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Durable, Lightweight
Cons: Not high def, keyboard, camera takes horrible pictures
Features
4
Performance
4
Design
5
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Cool Phone
on October 31, 2011
Posted by: louotis
from Philadelphia, PA
Expertise:Intermediate
Like the phone. A little hard to learn, but once mastered is very user friendly. Only have a few cons; 1, cannot send video messages, 2, cannot lock specific applications, 3, doesn't hold a long charge, 4, camera does not work well in dim light (even with the flash) Other than those (may be missing a few) the phone's been more than I could have expected. It's sleek, fast, and has many apps to upgrade the phone's quality and performance.
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Realistic color, Lightweight
Cons: cannot lock specific applications
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
I LOVE THIS PHONE!!!!
on November 3, 2011
Posted by: ssgdodd
from Lockhart, TX
Expertise:Expert
I got this phone about a month after it came out. I love it then, and then REALLY loved it after the Windows Updates came through. Now using WP 7.5 and couldn't be happier.
I've considered other WP7 phones, but so far none can beat the combination of features on this one.
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, 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
5
Best smartphone on the market
on November 3, 2011
Posted by: Anonymous
from Carlsbad, CA
Expertise:Expert
I've evaluated every smartphone available on the market and this is simpily the best devices available. Highly recommended!
Pros: Bright display, 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
Best first gen windows phone
on November 4, 2011
Posted by: scabbard
Expertise:Intermediate
Definitely the best first generation windows phone. However, lack of more storage really hurt this phone. The screen is beautiful but the phone can feel kinda cheap but only due to mostly plastic materials for the phone.
Pros: Bright display, Lightweight
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
3
Performance
5
Design
4
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
I love this phone...
on November 5, 2011
Posted by: ScipioMagnus
from Abingdon, IL
Expertise:Expert
I really do love this phone and the Windows Phone 7/7.5 OS. I believe this is the premier first generation devices. The camera is good and screen is gorgeous, I find the touch response to be fast and spot on.
Pros: Inexpensive, Realistic color, good camera
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4
Performance
4
Design
3
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US