Home › Reviews ›

Review: Samsung UpStage

Form Basics Extras Wrap Up Comments 14

Incoming text messages are displayed full-screen on which ever side of the phone is currently active. Pressing the flip key will display them on the other side. If you want to scroll through your inbox, you can only do that on the media side. You can also start a new text on that side, but you'll have to turn the phone over rather quickly.

Because you have to use both sides of the phone to interact with most messaging features, we found ourselves completely skipping the texts we would normally send in favor of making a call.

message types

Next page: Music

Related

Preview: Samsung UpStage

Our video hands-on with Sprint's newest music phone, a CDMA version of the Samsung Ultra Music.

iPhone 15 Series Goes All-In on USB-C and Dynamic Island

Sep 12, 2023
Apple has revealed the iPhone 15 series, which moves to a USB-C connector and brings several key features from last year's Pro models to the more-affordable standard models. These include the pill-shaped sensor cutout in the display that Apple calls Dynamic Island, a brighter display that can reach 2000 nits, a 48 megapixel main camera, and the A16 Bionic processor chip.

Nokia Refreshes Entry-Level Android Lineup for US

Jun 1, 2023
HMD Global today announced two new very affordable Nokia 4G smartphones for the US. The Nokia C110 and C300 will sell for $99 and $139, respectively.

OnePlus' New Mid-Range Phone Has a 108 Megapixel Camera

Jun 15, 2023
OnePlus has launched the OnePlus Nord N30 5G in the US, offering well-rounded mid-range specs but two unusual features: a 108 megapixel main camera and 50-watt fast charging. It's available from T-Mobile, Metro, and unlocked.

Gabb Expands Lineup with Phone for Teens

Nov 1, 2023
Gabb is expanding its lineup of smart devices for kids with a new phone specifically targeted at teens. Unlike its watches and phones designed for younger kids, the new Gabb Phone 3 Pro does have some internet access and a curated app store with "apps that can be helpful or necessary at certain stages of teens' lives".

Samsung UpStage M620

2.1" display 176 x 220 pixels
620 mAh battery
Memory Card Slot

more news about: