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Samsung Captivate Glide review

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7.4/10
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The Samsung Captivate Glide currently has an Informr score of 7.4 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 14 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.

If you have been waiting for a decent Android phone which allows you to use a physical keypad, you might try the Samsung Captivate Glide. Albeit not a razor-thin phone, this Android phone is rather sleek and perhaps even sexy. It succeeds the Epic 4G and looks like a cross between the Samsung Galaxy S and Galaxy S II.

It's fair to call this phone is chunky, with dimensions of 4.9 x 2.5 x 0.5 inches and a weight of 147 grams, but the screen is also rather large, measuring 4 inches. The Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass, but if you have used a Galaxy S II, you will not be impressed with this screen’s brightness or energy efficiency.

Inside the all-plastic body of the phone is 8 GB of internal storage coupled with a standard 1 GB ROM and a microSD slot which allows you to expand the memory up to 32 GB. The phone’s processor, the Tegra 2 CPU, deserves mention due to its performance and Samsung should probably use it more often. The phone's primary camera is 8 MP and the secondary camera is 1.3 megapixels. Picture quality is decent but several reviewers have complained about the Captivate Glides's shutter speed being excruciatingly low.

The phone boasts of Samsung’s best user interface to date, the latest TouchWiz, which offers a smooth experience over Gingerbread - Android’s version 2.3.5. Unfortunately the phone comes stuffed Samsung bloatware and apps like Amazon’s Kindle, Yellow Pages, Social Hub, FamilyMap and others you may not want.

Overall, the Samsung Glide promises a talk-time of 8 hours, has a reasonably bright display and good audio quality. It's likely a nice fit if touchscreen typing is not your thing and you're looking for a powerful Android phone with a QWERTY keypad.

Need to know: Samsung Captivate Glide

1. Good connectivity options including Bluetooth 3.0 and Wi-Fi a/b/g and n. (The Good)

2. Snappy processor. (The Good)

3. The all-plastic body can be a turn off for those wanting a high-end and stylish Droid. (The Bad)

4. Lacks a dedicated button for the camera. (The Bad)


Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
1 GHz
Processor
Processor
1 GHz
4"
Screen Size
Screen Size
4"
8+ MP
Camera
Camera
8+ MP
1650 mAh
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


GSMArena
GSMArena

The Samsung Captivate Glide is aiming for the interest of a special group of people – the messaging and social network junkies, which abound here in the United States. We believe that, especially for those who are already fond of Android, the device will be a welcome upgrade. It also has plent...

- GSMArena team, GSMArena
Phonedog
Phonedog

If you love having a physical keyboard, there are few options out there. There are even fewer options if you want a quality, high-end phone. The Captivate Glide is an excellent all-around smartphone, but it fails in perhaps the most important area, the keyboard. The physical QWERTY is simply too wid...

- Sydney Myers, Phonedog
Laptop Mag
Laptop Mag

Right now, the Samsung Captivate Glide is your best choice on AT&T if you want Android plus a physical keyboard. It offers solid performance with a bright display and strong audio. However, the flat keyboard on the Glide doesn't provide the best tactile feedback, and the phone offered below-average...

- Sherri L. Smith, Laptop Mag
MobileBurn
MobileBurn

The Captivate Glide offers an attractive package for those who want a powerful smartphone, but aren't satisfied with a virtual keyboard for their text input.

- Dan Seifert, MobileBurn

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MobileBurn
MobileBurn

The Samsung Captivate Glide is going to appeal to a particular user - the one that wants a physical keyboard but also wants a reasonably modern device that has at least some high-end features. Thankfully, the Captivate Glide impresses on most fronts, and has only a few weaknesses. Those who want a h...

- Dan Seifert, MobileBurn


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Common Questions


We've got you covered! Download a free PDF copy of the Samsung Captivate Glide user manual here.


Samsung backs up the Captivate Glide with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.


If your Captivate Glide has problems and is still within its warranty period, you could contact Samsung support or the retailer you purchased the phone from. You'll find Samsung's contact information here. If your phone is off warranty and needs repair for a physical problem such as a broken screen or bad battery, you should visit an authorized service centre or a local phone repair shop. You can also connect with others in The Informr Community Forum to find and share answers to questions.



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Screen Size
4"

The Samsung Captivate Glide's screen size is 4 inches with x pixels resolution.

Processor
1 GHz

There is a Dual-Core Nvidia Tegra 2 AP20H 1 GHz processor (CPU).

OS

The phone runs on proprietary operating system firmware.

Camera
8+ MP

You can take photos or capture video with the phone's onboard 8+ MP camera.

There is also a secondary front facing camera useful for video chat and self portraits.

Storage
8 GB

Internal memory is 8 GB. An external, MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 32 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
1650mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion), 1650 mAh battery. Samsung's performance ratings are 16.5 days standby time, 480 minutes.

Captivate Glide Specs

Overview
Release Date November 21, 2011
Regions Available USA
Operating System No

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Processor Dual-Core Nvidia Tegra 2 AP20H 1 GHz
Internal Storage 8 GB
RAM 1 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible Yes
TTY/TDD Yes
Noise Cancellation Yes
SAR Head: 0.2 W/kg
Body: 0.54 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included AC Charger, Manual, Standard Battery
Cellular
Networks
EDGE, HSPA+ 21.1
Mobile / Cellular Data
Push-to-talk (PTT) No
Wi-Fi Calling No
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) No
SIM card size
Yes
Dual SIM No
Connectivity
USB Micro-USB 2.0
USB OTG Support No
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared No
Bluetooth 3.0
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Mobile Hotspot Yes
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 32 GB)
NFC Yes
Data Tethering Compatibility Yes
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
8+ Megapixels
Zoom
Yes
Flash
Yes (LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
Auto focus, Geotagging, Panorama, Smile detection
Video Recording Formats
3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, DivX
Video Recording Parameters
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels), 30 fps
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
Additional Front Camera Info
1.3 megapixels
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology Super AMOLED
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution x pixels
Pixel Density Unknown
Size 4 inches
Secondary Display No
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Multi-Touch No
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features -
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity 1650 mAh
Removable Battery Yes
Wireless Charging
Fast Charging No
Video Playback Time Unknown
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Unknown
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Talk Time Up to 480 minutes
Standby Time Up to 16.5 days
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Slider
Colors Black
Dimensions [H x W x D] 12.4 x 6.4 x 1.3 cm (4.9 x 2.5 x 0.5 in)
Weight 147 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof Unknown
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers Yes
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key No
Home Key No
Input / Keyboard Type QWERTY
Navigation Type Touchscreen
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor No
More
Additional Information Messaging: SMS, MMS, Google Talk
ROM: 1GB
Multi-Use Smart Phone / PDA: Yes
Graphics: Yes
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Zoom / Magnification: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: Swype
Voicemail Key: Yes
Voice Commands: Yes
Keypad/Screen Lock: Yes
Multiple Numbers Per Contact: Email address, Other fields
Voice Activated Dialing: Yes
Photo Caller ID: Yes
Web Browser: Yes
Email Client: Yes
Email Protocols: POP3, IMAP, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange
PC Synchronization: OTA, SyncML
TV Out Info: HDMI
DLNA Support: Yes
Java Application: Yes
Audio Formats: MP3, eAAC+, AAC+, AAC
Video Playback Formats: 3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, DivX
Streaming Video: Yes
Custom Ringtones: No
Vibration Alert: Yes
Downloadable Ringtones: Yes
Ringer ID: Yes
Speakerphone: Yes
Haptic Feedback: Yes
Data Tethering: Yes
Mobile Hotspot: Yes
Radio: Yes (FM/RDS)
Viewable document types: DOC, DOCX, PDF, PPT, PPTX, XLS
Games: Downloadable, Pre-installed
Apps: Downloadable, Pre-installed
Included Software / Apps: -
To-Do / Task List, Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Stop Watch, Timer, Calculator, Weather, Maps, NotePad, Voice Memos / Recorder

Other Names (AKA): Samsung SGH-I927, Samsung Gidim, Samsung Galaxy S Glide
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