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Criteria Comments Rating
  • Reception and call quality Clear and crisp sound great!
  • Display Auto-brightness works fine great!
  • Battery life Battery lasts through heavy use (HD streaming) for 9-10 hours. great!
  • Camera No comments
  • Ease of use Android can be a bit tricky for the newest person to the platform, but its still very fluid. good
  • Design and form factor Plastic back that can attract fingerprints and smudges good
  • Portability (size / weight) Very light and fits perfectly in one hand great!
  • Media support Various apps and platforms to choose from good
  • Durability Dropped without case and no scratches from 10 ft. good
  • Ecosystem (apps, accessories, etc.) Lots of apps, but accessories are scarce good
Detailed review
A great phone for those looking for a cheaper version of the Galaxy Nexus on all the other major U.S. networks and having the pure Google Android experience (including faster updates).