https://www.phonescoop.com/ Phone Scoop is a comprehensive resource for mobile phone enthusiasts, professionals, shoppers, and users. This feed contains status updates and user reviews for the Sanyo MM-8300. en-us Copyright 2026 Phone Scoop. All rights reserved. https://www.phonescoop.com/img/rss_badge.gif https://www.phonescoop.com/ 88 31 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=749&r=30540#review30540 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=749&r=30540#review30540 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:33:42 GMT <p><i>KeepNTouch submitted this review of the Sanyo MM-8300:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>4.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>I got this phone back in 2005 and I was sold on Sprint and the phone's crystal clear sound quality. I was pleased to learn recently, that I could resurrect the phone, when another one was lost. It still works well for calling, basic texting, and as a camera taking pictures.. It's been dropped a few times but I wouldn't say it was abused. It's a solid performer.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=749 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=749&r=25366#review25366 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=749&r=25366#review25366 Thu, 27 Sep 2007 17:08:20 GMT <p><i>pamjam submitted this review of the Sanyo MM-8300:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>1.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>I received this phone last October, and it worked great until early summer this year (probably late June). I noticed the sub-LCD wasn't lit and when I had an incoming call, there was no information displaying. So, I removed and reinserted the battery and thought that would solve the problem. It didn't. The "My Buddy" feature stopped working properly as well as the ability to end the call by closing the flip-top. I took the phone to a Sprint store, but I was told to pay $55 or call Sanyo. I called Sanyo, and I was told to send the phone to them. Of course, I would not have phone service (unless I used another phone). So, I still haven't sent the phone to Sanyo, and the display problems still occur. I am disappointed because some of the other features (sound, camera and video) work great. I will state that the phone has been dropped a few times and may have gotten wet...but still, the functionality of the display (lights, LCD, etc.) should work. I don't like the voice memo side key. Overall, it's not a bad phone, but it's not the best either.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=749 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=749&r=24392#review24392 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=749&r=24392#review24392 Sat, 28 Jul 2007 13:58:03 GMT <p><i>Kay51189 submitted this review of the Sanyo MM-8300:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>4.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>I got this little phone about a year ago and have put it through a beating. It has been dropped down stairs, thrown onto concrete, thrown against walls, and dropped on a daily basis. I also got it wet and at first the buttons did not work, but after a couple days to dry out it worked just like new. Other then some chipping paint and that the button to activate the outside screen had gotten a little bi-polar, the phone has been working great. I recently crushed it which broke the screen. It still works, you just cant see what is going on. If I could find this phone for cheap I would totally buy it again. I love it.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=749 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=749&r=22550#review22550 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=749&r=22550#review22550 Mon, 16 Apr 2007 04:26:20 GMT <p><i>jsee submitted this review of the Sanyo MM-8300:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>4.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>I love this phone alot! I got it free through phone insurance! I originally had the Sanyo 8100. But that got dropped in water. But i got this phone Febuary 13, 2007. The signal strengh is amazing and the sound quality is great. I'm having a little trouble with the text messaging but that about it. And the battery life sucks. I would recommend this phone to any body!!! (except people who like to talk!)</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=749 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=749&r=20743#review20743 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=749&r=20743#review20743 Mon, 25 Dec 2006 19:53:10 GMT <p><i>da_kid07 submitted this review of the Sanyo MM-8300:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>3.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>Coming from the PM-8200, I expected a bit more from this phone but wasn't completely dissatisfied.<br /><br />Pros:<br />- ringtones are loud<br />- solid build quality, takes a beating and functions fine<br />- battery life is good but is beginning to show signs of decreasing<br />- like the appearance, similiar to the 8200<br />- like the fact that it comes in different colors<br />- no sound issues with the speaker or earpiece<br /><br />Cons:<br />- sounds weird but I miss the click sound of the hinge from the PM-8200<br />- don't like the faceplates</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=749 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=749&r=18816#review18816 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=749&r=18816#review18816 Sat, 16 Sep 2006 19:46:37 GMT <p><i>jlibove submitted this review of the Sanyo MM-8300:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>1</b> (out of 5)</p><p>Pro: Good battery life, good reception<br /><br />Cons: Not very rugged - easily damaged<br /> Poor received sound<br /><br />I've had cell phones since 1987, and have been using my MM-8300 for about 4 months. The MM-8300 does not seem to have the usual durability expected from a cell-phone, as ts LCD has already began developing internal cracks (with 60% of the view now lost) even though the entire case is without a blemish. I have been no rougher with it than with the other 10+ cell phones our family has had over the years, yet this is the only one that is failing so soon. Also, the received sound is considerably below average for a cell phone - I use a different cellphone for long or important calls. Sprint is our carrier.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=749 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=749&r=18354#review18354 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=749&r=18354#review18354 Sat, 19 Aug 2006 11:02:22 GMT <p><i>EssTee submitted this review of the Sanyo MM-8300:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>4.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>I was a cingular customer for a long time and then switched over to sprint about a week ago and I must say this phone is the best I've ever had.<br /><br />In the past year I've had a samsung p207, moto razr and a z500a and they dont even come close to wha this phone does for the money. <br />This phone has everything from great sound for ringtones to sirius sat radio to a camera with flash and ready link (walkie talkie) <br /><br />If you decide to go with sprint, def get this phone its worth it for the price you pay. I paid 50 for one and got the other free.<br /><br />Pros<br />Camera with flash<br />ready link<br />clear speakerphone<br />bright large screen<br />sat radio<br /><br />cons.<br /><br />NONE.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=749 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=749&r=17633#review17633 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=749&r=17633#review17633 Tue, 11 Jul 2006 22:21:53 GMT <p><i>tischmic submitted this review of the Sanyo MM-8300:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>I switched from cingular to sprint and this phone is far better than my razr!</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=749 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=749&r=17442#review17442 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=749&r=17442#review17442 Sun, 02 Jul 2006 03:40:16 GMT <p><i>PEPPER58 submitted this review of the Sanyo MM-8300:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>0</b> (out of 5)</p><p>THIS IS MY THIRD ONE TO OWN. STILL CAN'T GET IT RIGHT. PROS CUTE AND SMALL. CONS POOR SOUND. POOR SPEAKER QUALITY. LOTS OF DROP CALLS. BATTERY LIFE TOO SHORT. AFTER 20 MINUTES OF TALKING BATTERY GOES DOWN. OVER ALL BAD RECEPTION.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=749 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=749&r=17014#review17014 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=749&r=17014#review17014 Fri, 09 Jun 2006 19:49:31 GMT <p><i>THEBEERGUY submitted this review of the Sanyo MM-8300:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>4.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>The sanyo 8300 is a nice phone overall. It has a nice color display, internal and external. Battery life is also quite well. The only downfall that i dont like on this phone is the vga camera. Pictures taken on this phone dont compare at all to the sanyo 7500, which has a 1.3 mega pixal camera. The 7500 is a much better phone for only $20 more!</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=749 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=749&r=16929#review16929 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=749&r=16929#review16929 Tue, 06 Jun 2006 16:24:52 GMT <p><i>Laceyab submitted this review of the Sanyo MM-8300:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>4</b> (out of 5)</p><p>I love this phone from upgrading from the sanyo 8200 to this model its so much better. I love the speaker phone and the camera. The things that I don't really like is the fact that if you are in a loud setting such as work or in a store sometimes its very hard to hear the phone go off even if its on the highest volume of ringer. The only other thing that I don't really like is that it doesn't have that much memory, I download lots of ringers that use up memory and if it was possible to delete the default ringers on the phone it would free up lots of memory for more ringers and games to download. Overall its a great phone other than the previous things mentioned.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=749 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=749&r=16639#review16639 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=749&r=16639#review16639 Fri, 19 May 2006 16:06:43 GMT <p><i>2wdsux submitted this review of the Sanyo MM-8300:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>2.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>I upgraded to the 8300 from the 8200 because my 8200 was dropping calls, power cycling, etc. This was only after 7 months of usage. But I got an incredible deal on the 8300, and couldn't pass it up.<br /><br />After 2 weeks, the phone began having its issues. During text messaging, the phone would lock up. After a minute, the screen would go blank, then say 'Looking for Service', then reconnect like nothing happened.<br /><br />This happened about once every 50 text messages.<br /><br />Then months passed, and it got worse. I take it to the Sprint store, and they basically tell me there's nothing 'they can see wrong with it'. Keep in mind I am a Nextel technician, and my manager used to work at said Sprint store. After he constantly bugged them to swap my phone for a brand new in box unit, they agreed. So I'm satisfied.<br /><br />Three days later, this one does the same thing. Only it does it about twice a day. Now I send a lot of text messages (about 50-60 sent, 60-70 recieved per day), so you can imagine that this got aggravating. I paid to have it replaced through Lock/Line, and now I'm on the third one and still having the same problem. 2 of my friends experience this same issue on a much rarer occasion than I.<br /><br />I'm thinking about dropping the $300-$400 on a new mm-9000, or the a-940 but I really don't want to have more problems. <br /><br />Other than that, the phone has worked well, and I am sort of happy with it.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=749 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=749&r=16308#review16308 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=749&r=16308#review16308 Tue, 25 Apr 2006 19:53:29 GMT <p><i>T-mobile_Gurl submitted this review of the Sanyo MM-8300:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>4</b> (out of 5)</p><p>This phone is just..wow. I never expected I would like it so much. It's cute..fits in my purse and I luv it!<br /><br />Pros: Good ringtones..VIDEO ringers which is hott...and it looks niceeee<br /><br />Cons: No bluetooth and also not enough memory...I think it should have changeable memory cards like the samsung t809.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=749 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=749&r=16231#review16231 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=749&r=16231#review16231 Thu, 20 Apr 2006 20:13:04 GMT <p><i>SPRINT31907 submitted this review of the Sanyo MM-8300:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>Dollar for dollar this phone is the way to go! Not to big or not to small it's amazing!<br /><br />PROS<br /><br />Great value for its features<br />Easy to use<br />Great reception<br />Decorative faceplate<br />Great speakerphone<br />+++++++++++++++++++++++++++<br /><br />CONS<br />None!\<br /><br />i would suggest this phone...sanyo 8300 is a GREAT phone for a GREAT value</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=749 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=749&r=15689#review15689 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=749&r=15689#review15689 Fri, 17 Mar 2006 20:55:08 GMT <p><i>fresh2def773 submitted this review of the Sanyo MM-8300:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>4.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>I paid the retail price of like 345 or somethin like that when it was new and very proud to say that its worth every penny! <br /><br />Pros:<br />Flash wi camera<br />Zoom<br />Picture Editor<br />Music/ News/ Movie Preview Videos<br />Video Record...<br /><br /><br />Cons:<br />Not enough picture Video Memory for me<br />I Never really liked sprint anyway and that is the only carrier for this fone<br /><br />Overall I think this is a good price for the one year contract price.... Cop it yawl!<br /><br /><br />D-BlocK 773</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=749 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=749&r=15506#review15506 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=749&r=15506#review15506 Sun, 05 Mar 2006 20:33:34 GMT <p><i>Jason12345 submitted this review of the Sanyo MM-8300:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>This is the best phone on the market at any price.Packed with a ton of features in an high quality phone.<br /><br />PROS:<br />1.Powerful speakerphone with voice dialing<br />2.Very bright display<br />3.Loads of features and great battery life<br />4.User friendly<br />5.JD Power ranks Sanyo top in customer satisfaction 2 years in a row<br /><br />CONS:<br />1.NONE<br /><br />If you are looking for a phone with everything you could possibly want at a awesome price this is the phone for you.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=749 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=749&r=15489#review15489 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=749&r=15489#review15489 Sat, 04 Mar 2006 14:52:54 GMT <p><i>mw1733 submitted this review of the Sanyo MM-8300:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>This is the best phone ive used in awhile and ive used several phones in thepast from verizon and a few from sprint . I like the loud speaker phone and clear ready link service is awsome too . The sanyo 8300 is a nice phone for the price i paid $49.99 and its a great value for what the phone has for features its a multimedia phone . The sprint tv service is very good to watch on it especially for a cell phone i was amazed with it . I had sprint for 6 months and there service is improved alot too .I would highly recomend this phone to anyone .</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=749 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=749&r=15161#review15161 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=749&r=15161#review15161 Tue, 14 Feb 2006 22:00:38 GMT <p><i>gamer46290 submitted this review of the Sanyo MM-8300:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>PROs- <br /><br />Lightweight<br />1) Loud speakerphone; Loud volume<br />2) Best pictures for a VGA camera phone i've ever seen; even better then boyfriends 1 megapixel camera<br />3) Video's are decent <br />4) Great reception with or without antenna extended<br />5) I personally like the "cute" features Screensaver, "little buddy" (kangaroo that runs around doing things on your main lcd and sub lcd) and the interchangable faceplates.<br /><br />CONs- <br />1) I have sprint service, and the phone did not come packaged with an earbud, I've had phones from t-mobile, cingular, nextel, and never had a phone that it did not come with an earbud; doesn't bother me though because I can use speakerphone and when i'm not using my hands I don't like earbuds.<br />2) Also thought it was strange that it didn't come with any games, even my boyfriends samsung a920 came with demos.<br />3) If you want to get into the general con's then I guess you could include the fact that there is no bluetooth or expandable memory, but this is just a mid-entry phone, it's not to cheap with basic features, and it's not to expensive with advanced features.<br /><br />For what the phone is worth, retail price or if you renew; get a new contract and you get the discounted price it is worth what you pay for, it does everything it is supposed to perfectly.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=749 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=749&r=14894#review14894 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=749&r=14894#review14894 Tue, 31 Jan 2006 06:35:20 GMT <p><i>bigben submitted this review of the Sanyo MM-8300:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>4.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>First of all i think this phone bang for the buck is the bomb.....Keep your money for the real fun things in life. A phone is a convenience and this phone with it's easy to use features is it, convenient.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=749 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=749&r=14767#review14767 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=749&r=14767#review14767 Wed, 25 Jan 2006 08:53:42 GMT <p><i>macking301 submitted this review of the Sanyo MM-8300:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>This small lightweight phone has all the goodies in a ultra high quality Sanyo phone. It seems that Sanyo and Sprint have a great thing going!<br />PRO: small and easy to use<br /> great speaker phone that works with phone shut<br /> superb bright color screen<br /> perfect reception<br /> comes with several color stripes that add style<br /> camera is wonderful<br /> lots of little extras <br /><br />CON:<br /> nothing of note<br /><br />Take a look at this little gem and remember the reception quality is so good any other Pro's seem very unimportant!<br /><br />THIS IS A WINNER !!!!!</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=749