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Samsung Galaxy S9
Avg. Rating:
4.67

Great for Weather Spotter & Ham Radio operator. by kc2fya
I had the Galaxy S8 and the I-Phone 8 Plus and this phone is excellent for the most part. The battery life is good given I keep the display set on QHD…

Great Phone for the Money. by wx2wmu
I had the Galaxy S8 and the I-Phone 8 Plus and this phone is excellent for the most part. The battery life is good given I keep the display set on QHD…

Nice phone. by VHORocks
The successor to my old phone.…



Samsung Galaxy S8
Avg. Rating:
4.6

Samsung S8 initial thoughts by scoop_insight
I had the Samsung S7 Edge before upgrading to the S8. The S7 Edge is still a GREAT phone if one is considering it. After using the S8 for a week, …

Great for SKYWARN Spotter. by kc2fya
I upgraded from the Galaxy S7 and I am quite pleased with this device. The Audio quality is excellent and I like the Extra Volume feature for outdoor …

Love the s8 by chadbordes
I have been a Samsung fan for many years. This phone is the pinnacle for me. Starting with the very first S all the way up to and including the 8. …



LG Aristo / Aristo 2
Avg. Rating:
3.25

LG. Aristo by Jaysain
I have recently bought the aristo and i love this phone for the price and the way it functions i have a 2 year old son and he thought it would be fun …

Not so much.... by dwaynemcg
Bought this phone for my kid on Christmas. Worked Ok for the first 2 days then it wouldn't charge. Took it back to T-Mobile they said I needed to repl…

Exellent phone - by patflah
For the price. But then my previous phone was an LG L90 which had gotten very long in the tooth. This had the new specs that I wanted to get at the …



Apple iPhone 7 Plus
Avg. Rating:
4

The 6se+ by jexner325
Pros: -Jet Black feels amazing -Screen is gorgeous and great color -Battery life is great -Excellent ecosystem -Attention to detail in hardware and s…

iPhone 7 plus on verizon by klinger1108
I have had this phone for 3 1/2 weeks. I must say that there are incremental improvements in many aspects including the screen, camera, processor, sp…

iPhone 7 Plus 256 GB Matte Black - Verizon by marcsensei
The points in this review are based on my experience comparing the the iPhone 7 Plus with the iPhone 5s, 6, 6s Plus all running IOS 10.0.2. iPhone 7 …



Apple iPhone 7
Avg. Rating:
3.17

Disappointing. by johntrak
iTumes deleted music and special ringtones. Not good. Audio is muddy and sometimes garbled both on the handset and to those on the other end. Not at a…

iPhone 7 is a big improvement by pkim296
Contrary to what one of the first reviewer wrote, the battery life is much longer, its night and day! Display is better and the operation on the phon…

Do the right thing by considering the matte black! by Trilla12
What did I tell you... phones like this. Yet another iTelephone for me (hey, I think I'm starting to like this "Steve Jobs" guy. Do you think?!) Yes…



ZTE ZMAX Pro
Avg. Rating:
4.34

Surprisingly Great by trontips
Past ZTE models have been bland and only offered a great price. The ZTE Zmax Pro has undeniably shattered my past ideas of this brand. It is the best …

Great phone for a great price by Deede7300
This phone is stylish and up to date with the latest technology. I was sold with the camera. I smile and the phone takes the pic. I'm in heaven!!…

A Pleasant Surprise by AznToeknee
Pros: Amazing Camera Fast Processor Quality Screen Large 6 inch display Customizable Large Memory Space Amazing Price $99 Great battery life …



Samsung Galaxy On5
Avg. Rating:
3.17

The Worst Phone I've Ever Used by The_Vanderhuge
I got this phone as a loaner from T-Mobile, while my S7 was out for service and it is terrible. The screen is dull, battery life is awful, and the pro…

Excellent phone by zzzmann
First off the phone is 5.6" not 6". The battery life is the best of any phone I have ever had, I got over 7 hours of screen on time surfing,gaming and…

Metro PCS Variant pretty good. by kc2fya
I have the On5 for three months now and I have to say that it is a very good budget phone. The audio in the earpiece and the speakerphone is superb. I…



Apple iPhone SE (2016)
Avg. Rating:
2.5

Major signal issues w/TMobile by dougm
I bought the SE because I like the size and form factor of the iPhone 5 and 5S, I didn't need a larger screen like the iPhone 6. This phone has every…

iphone SE by hoggy
what a joke i bought one can't hear on it took it to apple they check it said it was ok.ill be staying with my 6s i got it because the 6s is to big …

600 wasted by canddmeyer
Calling with my SE frequently results in the called party unable to hear me. I switched carriers from ATT to Verizon and it didn't improve. Call stren…



Samsung Galaxy S7
Avg. Rating:
4.36

First Impressions of Samsung Galaxy S7 by mushijima
I upgraded from my S4 to the S7 this week. Here's the details: Build & Quality -First off this is very well crafted cell phone - there's plent…

Pretty sweet phone by jesse2383
I've always loved Samsung. this will definitely be the phone to beat this year. It's not too huge so using it one handed is not an issue like it is …

Great Phone by Funonewi
Near perfect phone with great battery life. I have owned the S4, S5, S6 & now the S7. I like the fact that it has an external Micro SD, and is water…



Alcatel Fierce XL
Avg. Rating:
4.67

Alcatel One Touch Fierce XL by Dreamcaster
Pros: The Big 5.5 inche screen gives it a bold viewing pleasure. It also has Daydream feature so you can add beautiful clocks and visual apps when doc…

Just over a week now by chadbordes
I was comparing several metro phones and this one seemed to have better specs than what samsung was offering. It had a sweet price point and I have to…

need help by kenya1
I have this phone how do i set up my incoming calls ?im having a hard time.…



Apple iPhone 6s Plus
Avg. Rating:
3.87

not a bad phone by redboy
I have used most of the decent phones over the past five years, both IOS and Android. I must say this is the best iPhone I have had. The last Apple …

The Flagship of Cell Phones by djtek
I was one of the last hold outs for the larger phone size. Now I couldn't imagine being without it. It feels great in my hand although it's a bit diff…

Best iPhone yet!! by GoldenBlaze
I was a very loyal android user until I got this device. I have to be completely honest it blew me AWAY!!! The phone has zero lag, the calls are clear…



Apple iPhone 6s
Avg. Rating:
4.34

Best iPhone Yet by BroJim
The "S" models tend to be a preview for the main "numbered" models. While iOS is getting to be a little stale, there are some new attributes that sho…

Iphone 6s Sprint by chrwalen
Pro's *It just works. Everything you do with it has no lag and responds right away *Great call quality and that is saying something with Sprint. Othe…

iPhone 6s Tmobile by calvin.fox24
Pros -very snappy and responsive to touch - smooth integration between phone and Mac -camera quality is phenomenal Cons - speaker could be louder -…


Pretty good smartphone for the price by calliekuczek
I purchased this phone last month when I was looking for a smaller smartphone that would be easier for me to carry around when travelling. After havi…

Great phone for the price by chad-devote30
**** I work in the industry, full disclosure. This is a great phone. I run the Galaxy Note 4 and wanted another phone that I could use for texting…

Almost a good phone by keith6763
Needs more improvement to be better…


Would not recommend! by keke
This phone is honestly a piece of no good. In a less than a month I have gone through 3 of the same model. I would not recommend it to anyone. It shut…

Critical Flaws by Lime Green Medic
Pros: Ruggedized, Water Resistant, Battery life AWESOME. Cons: Erratic software, no way to root to get rid of Metro PCS bloatware, cannot utilize e…

Garbage device, DO NOT waste your money. by Eye2Ear
I have had the two previous versions of Kyocera Hydro phones, never had an issue until the Wave. In literally less then a day I had problems with thi…



LG G Stylo (GSM)
Avg. Rating:
4.5

Loving it! by Fonzie35
I got this phone because my Samsung galaxy s5 broke down and couldn't afford the s6 so I got the stylo and wow am I impressed this phone is amazing. I…

Awesome phone by Stlcards822
I bought this phone and I love it. Only con is rear camera not the best.…

Best $150 Phone by adp0922
so far the best phone available for $150 great battery life lots of memory rom/ram with sd card option up to 64gb for extra memory great camera front/…



LG Leon (LTE) / Risio
Avg. Rating:
3.28

Lets not get this phone....Do we understand each-other? by scarygary6606
Overall 3 above avg. Reception 5 best Battery Life 3.5 above avg. Hardware Usability 5 best Hardware Quality 4 good Display …

LG Leon Review by mleiker
This phone is an outstanding value, and it lacks nothing in the area of functionality.…

LG Risio / Cricket by mdylan92
So I got my phone about a month ago. It's decent for sure. Compared to the l70 I had previously, it is faster, brighter, and much more smoother as wel…


Excellent so far by Cothrom
Have had this phone 3 months with me everywhere. It's my first GMS phone since back 14 years ago. Have been on Verizon which worked great, but I am sh…

Samsung hit the budget mark by Thumper22577
Samsung Galaxy grand prime. What can one say? As a benchmark test I have used the device on at&t ,cricket, t-mobile, and Metro pcs. So , your wonderi…

Cricket Wireless SUCKS!!!!! by liagage1
The insurance is terrible. They insurance is $7 a month and says it covers physical damage, but my phone got damaged and I had to pay a $75 nonrefunda…



Microsoft Lumia 640
Avg. Rating:
4.5

Lumia's Own the Affordable Phone Segment by Mr.Thankyouverymuch
I bought this phone because I was ready for a bigger to get on 4G LTE in my area (couldn't with the 521). Win 8.1 is a slick and easy to use UI, a…

Exceptional phone at an exceptional price. by iamthephonemaster
I want to start by saying this is NOT a budget phone. It may be in the budget price range, but don't let that deceive you. This phone has a crisp colo…

Worth every penny by Sevven
Don't let the low price fool you, this phone performs beyond the cost. Display is crisp, screen is responsive, and has plenty of features. Pros: Disp…



Samsung Galaxy S6 (GSM)
Avg. Rating:
4.1

Too many hardware problems by jeffpjeffp
I really wanted to love this phone - it's a decent size (still a bit big for me, but better than most), it's fast, camera is amazing, screen is beauti…

S6 wow by bsd48
So my brother purchased this phone, and let me start by saying wow it has a beautiful screen,multimedia, and apps etc etc...but one thing the battery …

Unexpected unhappiness... by avdub1
This review comes from someone who owned the Galaxy S5, went to the iPhone 6 and now onto the Galaxy S6. Unfortunately, I feel Samsung (and likely And…



ZTE ZMax
Avg. Rating:
4.04

awesome phone by ren68y
Great phone for the price, fast, the camera is better than the reviews say. Getting my wife one very soon!!…

Just amazing by jdadmays
I got this phone after purchasing the iPhone 6 and after a few days other than being bigger there was nothing really better. I saw the ZTE Zmax and wa…

Great Phone! The best for a budget phone! by orlavin
My wife broke her iPhone so I gave her mine. Quite frankly, I was anxious to go back on Android. I tried to look for a budget phone, since my budget w…



Alcatel Fierce 2
Avg. Rating:
2.5

Extremely Satisfied by MiamiBeach
The previous review must have been a lemon review. I am on month 4 of my $19 Alcatel One Touch Fierce Two purchased here in Miami via T-Mobile & serv…

DO NOT BUY by missmichigan
Unless you just need a phone to carry you for a couple of months. This is not a good long term (1 year) phone. My husband and I brought the same phone…

Worst Device ever made by MetroPcsManager
The worst device ever made. 90% of the fierce 2's we sell come back with some type of problem. Pro's = NONE Con= this device will have some typ…



Kyocera Hydro Life
Avg. Rating:
3.63

First Day with Kyocera Hydro LIFE by Musikbxs
The overall specs for the Hydro Life sparked my interest and I opted to transfer my Metro service from an LG F6. It was a smart move. The phone is a…

This Is A Nice Phone by pennykitty
OK, I also got it for $29 so there's no way I can go wrong, right? But the call quality is great, the screen is very good, it's fast to respond, …

Issues start after the first month of use by fedupphoneuser
After having this model for a month the phone starts to flash a dark screen. During this time you can barely see what is on the screen but everything …



Samsung Galaxy Avant
Avg. Rating:
4

Great phone for the price! by kombatfighter
An amazing phone at an affordable price range. I got this phone the first day that it came out and was actually planning on getting the S5. But do to …

Samsung Galaxy Avant by patwackp
What a refreshing change!!!!! I bought the Avant on T-Mobile on 1-19-2015 from a T-Mobile store in Boise, Id. The phone and Service blows Boost Mo…

Best Android for the price by miketh
Does virtually everything our S4 does at only a slightly lower level. Our main user of this phone makes good use of the ability to create a hotspot …



ZTE Concord II
Avg. Rating:
3.63

Surprisingly Pretty Amazing by Bknownst
I bought this phone to hold me over while the screen on my Galaxy S4 is being replaced and picked it based solely on the price ($29.00 now). So far…

An emergency phone becomes my primary phone by mknilsen
Let me start off with this.... that I thought the world would come to an end when my Samsung Note 3 went for a swim in an ocean. I had taken a long to…

Very good, inexpensive phone by 3baddogs
I'm in process of switching to a new carrier as my old one is wildly expensive. T-mobile has had coverage problems in the past, but are currently cov…



LG Optimus L70
Avg. Rating:
4.29

Powerful with an attitude by Djtripp_rancho_cordova
This new LG Optimus L70 definetly gives the older models a run for their money. It has a very strong response with a very receptive touch screen. It h…

Overall: Great! by Phonelover1290
This phone is so great and bad for many reasons. PROS: 1. Long lasting battery life 2. fast user-interface 3. zero to no lag time 4.Great price …

Highly Disappointing! by nyhippiegirlwest
My very first Android smartphone and I was in love at first. After a few weeks I kept seeing the symbols on top of the phone saying there was not enou…



Samsung Galaxy S5 (GSM)
Avg. Rating:
4.65

One of, if not the best, smartphones by stferrari
I have had this phone now for two weeks. I upgraded from an HTC One X+. This phone is hands down the best smartphone I have ever owned, and as a seaso…

a Mercedes among smartphones by kettir
I loved my Galaxy s3, didn't upgrade to the s4 because not enough improvements, but when the s5 came out I had to have it. Great screen, great featur…

Good Phone by daywoner
This review being in light of the fact that I am an avid iPhone user and love all Apple products, every once in a while I like to break away from them…



Nokia Lumia 635 / 630 (GSM)
Avg. Rating:
4.25

The Baconing by GravityFails
Everybody knows that one person who, but for a glaring flaw, might be okay to hang out with. Like that guy from college who can burp the alphabet (hey…

Simply amazing by jdadmays
This phone comes out of the box with windows 8.1 and have to say I absolutely love the updates. The camera is a great shooter for every day use and it…

nokia Lumia 630 ( cricket ) by nica561
Ok have cricket wireless in west palm beach fl . Great service great signal.I left google LG f-6 to Windows mobile8.1 Crotona.awesome. best move .pros…



Kyocera Hydro XTRM (GSM)
Avg. Rating:
2.5

terrible phone by Rpv2021
I bought this phone about 2 months ago and let me you don't buy it it starts kind of slow but I'm hear to tell you it gets worse randomly slowing down…

Perfect Backup Phone/ Teen Phone by Hernz24
Bought this phone as a temporary/backup after selling my LG G2. (Waiting for the G3) And its not that bad. It does have a problems due to low internal…

Not a good phone by CD_Jones
At full volume on a call- is scratchy, turn down a couple and ok. I put 32G SD card and set to save to SD card. download app still loads on phone with…



Samsung Galaxy Light
Avg. Rating:
3.72

A lot of phone for a small price. by stevelvl
Pros ”¢ Very affordable ”¢ Quad-core processor ”¢ Very bight clear screen ”¢ LTE ”¢ Android 4.2.2 ”¢ Highly customizable ”¢ Amazing call clarit…

Samsung Galaxy Light by pivazian
Excellent phone for its value. Exceptional sound on both sides. The LTE downloads much better than on iPhone 5s or Nexus 5. Very happy with it.…

love this phone by rosstheboss247
its a good phone and it has good lte with tmobile... pros are that it has a good screen... same android 4.2.2 as the Galaxy s3 just smaller... a fast…



Alcatel Fierce
Avg. Rating:
2.1

Not bad of a phone by RickE
Phone itself is decent for mid level android users. Screen itself has strange luminescence to it like a 3D affect. Battery isn't the best as long as p…

Not a good phone by unhappy32
I have not had a very positive experience with this phone. It doesn't hold an internet signal very often. When it does, it still takes at least 5 minu…

:O by Doge
Decent Phone…


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