Samsung Epic 4G / Expert Reviews

Taking a closer gander at their on-contract pricing, the $50 dollar separation between the Google Nexus S and Samsung Epic 4G doesn't necessarily come into consideration as much that one would suspect. Sure the Nexus S sports some new hardware, like its NFC chip and Contour Display, but that doesn't... More

Once you swallow its size, there's very little to complain about with the Epic. The screen looks great with games, media, or even just browsing the menus. Audio, both with calls and media playback, is loud and crisp. Photos look good. Webpages load quickly and cleanly. And managing extra services... More

Despite its close relation to other Galaxy S variants, the Epic 4G is chock full of features that really make the handset stand out from the crowd. That’s important because we’re going to see more and more Android smartphones in the coming months, so it’s going to get tougher for those... More

The device is quick, responsive, and — perhaps most importantly — you feel like you are using Sprint’s flagship device (even if technically it isn’t). Would we have loved a key on the keyboard moved and maybe a better video capturing experience? Yes… but that didn’t... More

The Super AMOLED display is gorgeous, the hardware keyboard is a requirement for some and the 1GHz Hummingbird processor is snappy. The Epic plays well to both the professional and multimedia crowd, and will find a home in many pockets because of this. It is a versatile device that offers anything... More

If you've been holding out on Sprint's HTC EVO 4G while waiting for an Android smartphone with WiMAX capabilities that also offers a full QWERTY keyboard, your mobile prayers have been answered.
While there are some setbacks, namely battery life, the Epic 4G is a premium smartphone that's sure to... More

In many ways, the Samsung Epic 4G exceeded my expectations and delivered on some of its lofty promises. The Super AMOLED screen is fantastic, easily the phone’s standout feature. If you want to watch movies, surf the Web or perform any task that’s improved by a bright, colorful screen,... More

The Samsung EPIC 4G is Sprint’s second 3G/4G dual-mode Android handset. The full-QWERTY slider device is a member of Samsung’s Galaxy S line of phones, and packs the standard set of equipment expected of a high-end smartphone, 1 GHz Hummingbird processor, 4-inch Super AMOLED display, ... More

When you compare the Epic to the EVO, the Epic is the clear winner. Whether it's the slide-out keyboard, better screen, longer battery life or Swype built in, there are plenty of reasons to choose this phone instead.
Placed aside the other Galaxy S phones, the Epic still comes out ahead. It's the... More

Let's take our attention away from the specifics of this phone for a second. Speaking in more general terms, it's really impressive that Sprint has already managed to release two very high-end, exceptionally desirable devices built specifically to take advantage of its 4G network. In fact, we'd say... More

Although I seem to have spent several paragraphs taking Samsung to task for their questionable interface decisions, I still think this is a great handset. It’s thin, gorgeous, has a big bright screen, and runs great with Android 2.1. The fact is, though, that there are a few issues with the... More