Samsung Galaxy Discover
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Critic consensus
“On the surface the Samsung Galaxy Discover looks like a pretty good smartphone deal with no strings attached. Factor in its slow performance, fuzzy call quality, and short battery life though and the Discover loses its luster quickly. Sure it does offer all the power of Android, admittedly from an outdated version, at your fingertips for a low $129.99 unsubsidized price.”
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i only have a this phone for emergencies. i never use it to make calls, text, watch videos, play games, surf the net, etc, etc. i have installed a 32GB SDHC card which carries my entire music library, and LOTS of space for even more music. the sd card and headphones were under $20.00 (CAD). much ...
In Depth
The Samsung Galaxy Discover differs from other Samsung smartphones in that it does not have the standard Samsung TouchWiz Overlay. Instead, the phone runs stock Android 4.0.
It offers rather underwhelming hardware specs: an 800MHz single-core processor, 512MB of RAM and 2.75GB of onboard storage. The 3.5” display offers a measly 480 x 320 resolution, which CNET notes is not good enough to view websites, photos or video. They also go on to mention that while the colors on the screen often lack “punch” and the contrast is low with poor black levels. Since the display is not IPS, the phone suffers from poor viewing angles. Reviewers go on to mention that the phone itself is cheaply made. Ultimate Media Reviews notes the plastic is flexible and “can easily break if stressed to the limit.”
Despite the poor specs, there are a few saving graces of the Galaxy Discover. While the battery life on the phone is unimpressive – Samsung touts 8.5 hours of talk time – it is removable so consumers can keep an extra battery on hand. In addition to a removable battery, the phone also comes equipped with an SD slot, which can be expanded up to 32GB.
Overall, most reviewers agree that despite the relatively low cost of the Galaxy Discover the phone itself is not worth purchasing. The poor quality display, measly specs and poor build quality make other phones like the Kyocera Hydro a better option.
The Good: Removable battery, expandable SD card, runs stock Android 4.0 user interface.
The Bad: Poor resolution screen, very low-end hardware specs, poor build quality.
What people actually want to know
When was the Samsung Galaxy Discover released?
The Samsung Galaxy Discover was released on November 7, 2012.
How long does the battery last on the Samsung Galaxy Discover?
The Samsung Galaxy Discover has a 1,300 mAh battery.
Does the Samsung Galaxy Discover have a headphone jack?
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy Discover has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Where can I get support for the Samsung Galaxy Discover?
Visit Samsung's official support page for warranty info, repairs, and troubleshooting.
Where can I download the Samsung Galaxy Discover manual?
You can view and download the Samsung Galaxy Discover manual on our dedicated manual page.
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