Samsung Galaxy Prevail

6/10

320 x 480 display
Android
Touchscreen
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Speakerphone
GPS
Memory slot
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Boost Mobile’s Samsung Galaxy Prevail is, in a lot of ways, stuck in the middle. While it isn’t a high-end superphone like the Samsung Galaxy S III, it isn’t as limited as disposable prepaid handsets either. It is best described as a mid-range handset with mid-range features and perhaps, even a mid-range price tag. Is there anything about the Prevail that truly makes it worth getting?

The Galaxy Prevail is reasonably well-equipped, albeit with fairly outdated features. It comes with an 800MHz processor to handle processes in its default operating system, Android 2.2 Froyo, and also has a mere 117MB of internal memory that can be used for storage before relying on external microSD cards up to 32GB. It does boast a 3.2-inch touchscreen display, though, which is bigger than the ones found in other similarly priced devices. And fortunately, the native resolution on the screen is HVGA, which makes it a clean step ahead of most entry-level Android smartphones.

Connectivity-wise, it has Bluetooth 3.0, Wi-Fi, GPS with A-GPS, and support for microUSB 2.0. The standard package includes a free 2GB microSD card, and with free cloud storage services like Dropbox, saving external copies of texts or other documents should be a piece of cake.

Ultimately, this handset has to be viewed as a simple phone that can get the job done and would likely be good for those who are looking for something just a little bit higher than entry-level.

Need To Know: Samsung Galaxy Prevail

1. Features a rather sizable screen with an acceptable native resolution. (The Good)

2. Complete with all the latest wireless and wired connectivity options. (The Good)

3. Pre-installed operating system is more than a bit dated with Android 2.2 Froyo. (The Bad)

4. Performance on a hardware level leaves much to be desired. (The Bad)

Prices (Where To Buy)

Samsung Galaxy Precedent - Net 10 Smartphone Cell Phone - Brand New from eBay

•Condition: New
•Availability: In Stock
•Contract: No
•Located In: USA

$41.99

Samsung Galaxy Precedent - Net 10 Smartphone Cell Phone - Brand New from eBay

•Condition: New
•Availability: In Stock
•Contract: No
•Located In: USA

$45.99

NET10 SAMSUNG GALAXY PRECEDENT PREPAID ANDROID SMARTPHONE M828C, sealed. from eBay

•Condition: New
•Availability: In Stock
•Contract: No
•Located In: USA

$49.95

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Latest Reviews

Bought it less than a month ago, looking for new (better) phone :{

C.J. (9 months ago)

4/10

I bought the prevail because it was inexpensive and was on my phone plan. This is definately a case of you get what you paid for. The screen freezes constantly. I cant hang up. It dials recently dialed numbers randomly. I found out later my daughter has the same phone with the same problems.

Certainly a solid option for the Boost Mobile customer looking to upgrade their handset

Dan Seifert from MobileBurn (over 2 years ago)

8/10

The Samsung Galaxy Prevail, although not a high-end smartphone, is certainly a solid option for the Boost Mobile customer looking to upgrade their handset. It benefits from the full Android ecosystem, as well as Sprint's nationwide 3G network for solid data capabilities. The build quality is very nice,... More

Finicky touchscreen and frustrating keyboard options

Dana Wollman from Engadget (over 2 years ago)

5/10

With a $180 price tag, you'll get the Prevail for a song given what you'll otherwise pay for a smartphone off-contract (upwards of $500, usually). Along with the affordable $50 monthly unlimited data plan, we were inclined not to be snobbish about the details -- a plastic finish here, a lower-resolution... More

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