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Conclusion: We're mixed

The Samsung Galaxy S Blaze has a bright, sharp 4-inch display, solid performance on T-Mobile's HSPA+ 4G network, and good battery life. It's also more compact than phones in Samsung's Galaxy S II series, making it a reasonable option for anyone who finds phones with larger screens a little too big. Priced at $99 with a two-year contract (through some dealers), the phone may be a good choice for T-Mobile customers looking for a pocketable, midrange smartphone. However, if you're ineligible for that pricing, or want a larger, more versatile phone, there are other options worth considering, including our recommended Android model, the Galaxy Nexus, which is available to new Verizon Wireless customers for as little as $80 with a two-year contract.

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Critic reviews

7.7
13 reviews
  • Reception and call quality
    8.4
  • Display
    7.4
  • Battery life
    8.5
  • Camera
    7.7
  • Ease of use
    7.2
  • Design and form factor
    8.0
  • Portability (size / weight)
    8.1
  • Media support
    8.8
  • Durability
    8.0
  • Ecosystem (apps, accessories, etc.)
    7.8

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User reviews

8.5
2 reviews
  • Reception and call quality | 1 comment
    7.0
  • Display
    8.0
  • Battery life | 1 comment
    7.0
  • Camera | 2 comments
    7.0
  • Ease of use | 1 comment
    10
  • Design and form factor
    10
  • Portability (size / weight)
    10
  • Media support
    9.0
  • Durability
    10
  • Ecosystem (apps, accessories, etc.) | 1 comment
    8.0
7.0
Engadget Apr 2, 2012

It's an admirable handset that offers top-notch battery life and network performance, pristine call quality and a beautiful, sturdy enclosure. That said, it's a good handset that stops just short of greatness ...

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8.0
CNET Mar 20, 2012

With the Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G, you're looking at a solid midrange Android smartphone that packs a punch, and has a reasonable initial price tag. T-Mobile customers wouldn't go wrong with the handset, especially if they don't want to pay top dollar ...

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8.0
Laptop Magazine Mar 26, 2012

The $149 Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G is a mid-range Android phone that delivers strong performance, long battery life and fast 4G speeds. Some may find the avalanche of T-Mobile branded apps annoying, however.

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8.0
PC Mag Mar 21, 2012

The Galaxy S II is bigger and better than the Galaxy S Blaze 4G in many ways, but size matters. A huge handset like the Galaxy S II just isn't comfortable for everyone. And while the Blaze lags behind the Galaxy S II in a few areas, it matches where it counts the most: processor and network speed.

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7.0
PC World Mar 21, 2012

The Galaxy S Blaze 4G has the performance and the specs of its Galaxy S II siblings but at a smaller size and a more affordable price. The bloatware is the phone's only real weakness...

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8.0
SlashGear Mar 21, 2012

Here in the Galaxy S Blaze 4G you’ve got a step between the Galaxy S II line and the original Galaxy S line. If you’re looking to spend just a bit less than you’d otherwise be dropping on the hero Galaxy S II line here on T-Mobile, this is your winner.

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8.0
phoneArena Mar 23, 2012

[T]he Blaze 4G is a wonderful alternative for those who prefer a device that’s more compact – without sacrificing the goods in the specs department.

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8.0
Phone Scoop Mar 22, 2012

The Samsung Galaxy Blaze 4G is a really solid effort from the Korean smartphone maker. As previously mentioned, it doesn't aim all that high, but it hits the mark where it counts. Aside from perhaps the weak earpiece and speakerphone, there's almost nothing about the device that falls short. The...

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7.0
GSM Arena Mar 27, 2012

The Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G packs enough functionality to keep every potential Android user, who thinks that a screen over 4" in size is too big happy. It is well built, fast, and pocket friendly. It's also got some powerful hardware that makes it relatively future proof. The smartphone however,...

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7.0
Android Central Mar 22, 2012

If you're looking for a mid-range phone on T-Mobile (both in price as well as specs), the Blaze 4G is worth a look, though it's a tad lacking in the hardware department ... But for you folks looking for your first Android smartphone, the Blaze 4G is an above-average choice, with T-Mo's highest tier...

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8.0
Techno Buffalo Mar 23, 2012

I like the Galaxy S Blaze 4G a lot. I like that it has the potential to offer data speeds that compete with 4G LTE networks, thanks to its HSPA+ 42Mbps support, but I’m disappointed that T-Mobile’s network isn’t as widespread and doesn’t even cover the whole of Manhattan. The network aside,...

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8.0
IntoMobile Mar 23, 2012

Overall, the Galaxy S Blaze 4G is a good phone that comes at a great price. The main features that you'll really be sacrificing with this handset is the screen (type and size), camera, and storage (only about 2 GB internal). Other than that, the processing power behind this phone makes it a great...

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8.0
MobileBurn Mar 29, 2012

The Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G is an impressive device with great ergonomics and speedy performance. Apart from some issues with the display, it is also built very well. Even if you don't live in an area where you can access T-Mobile's super fast 42Mbps HSPA+ network, the Blaze 4G is a joy to use. Of...

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