Manage updates with the Download AppSamsung Admire SCH-r720 - red (MetroPCS)
Manufacturer: Samsung Part number: SCH-r720
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- Bottom Line:
- The Samsung Admire offers the accessible design and functional feature set that you'd expect from a starter Android phone, but call quality wasn't up to our standards.
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CNET editors' review
Samsung Admire SCH-r720 - red (MetroPCS) price range: $99.99 - $125.00
- Reviewed by: Kent German
- Reviewed on: 08/30/2011
- Released on: 08/09/2011
The good: The Samsung Admire has a simple, straightforward design with enough features to keep you busy and entertained. We appreciate the support for the Gingerbread OS and the access to MetroPCS' new Rhapsody Unlimited Music service.
The bad: The Samsung Admire had variable call quality with low volume and occasional audio cutouts. We had problems with the speakerphone in particular.
The bottom line: The Samsung Admire offers the accessible design and functional feature set that you'd expect from a starter Android phone, but call quality wasn't up to our standards.
User reviews
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so far so good
by kimmy2010 on August 31, 2011
Pros: light weight, nice color, easy to use for some like me who is just starting to use smartphones
Cons: a little hard to hear others talk, very sensitive keyboard for texting
Summary: Good price and a good phone if you are not looking for something super high tech.
Summary: Good price and a good phone if you are not looking for something super high tech.
3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Best Android for MetroPCS
by JLMEZA85 on August 28, 2011
Pros: 2.3 Gingerbread, 3.5" Display, 800mhz processor, light weight
Cons: 3.2 Camera
Summary: For the money, is an excellent phone. The only downside to these androids is the talk time, 3hrs. I wish they came with a better camera too, 3.2mp is ...
Summary: For the money, is an excellent phone. The only downside to these androids is the talk time, 3hrs. I wish they came with a better camera too, 3.2mp is mediocre, but I guess thats one of the reasons the phone is not that expensive.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Pretty nice, fast phone with a good touchscreen.
by toaka on November 21, 2011
Pros: Camera with auto-focus; sensitive touchscreen; 800 MHz processor; nicely-sized screen; very comfortable in my hands, regardless of their tiny size; fits iPod earphones; 2.3 gingerbread; gorilla glass; SD slot + camera button on the side of the phone
Cons: No flash; touchscreen sometimes acts a bit weird; no phone button on the bottom; call quality is iffy
Summary: An all-around good phone. It's definitely 100 times better than the Huawei M835 for only $20/$40 more. I plan on using it until it dies. The size is ...
Summary: An all-around good phone. It's definitely 100 times better than the Huawei M835 for only $20/$40 more. I plan on using it until it dies. The size is perfect for typing with tiny fingers.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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In love with my ADMIRE, So good I Admire it! :-)
by Quintrala92 on November 6, 2011
Pros: Though I don't like the Metro internet speed, I love to use mt phone at home with my 5G Optimum boost speed. Cheap and good. The best for the price.Fairly good space, great in weight and the OS is amazing. Also, it comes with good and useful apps included
Cons: The speed of Metro PCS wireless WiFi and the poor volume quality of on call volume. Also, camera is not too good.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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I got two, one for me and one for my girl.
by MrRuslan on October 3, 2011
Pros: I really love these phone. They are fast and feel well built. The speed is fast and i had no problems with software freezes or crashes what so ever. The sound is clear from the speaker and from the earpiece. Apps run fast. One click root available to remo
Cons: Has to be charged every day.
Summary: This is my first smart phone and for the price i paid I am a very happy customer.
Summary: This is my first smart phone and for the price i paid I am a very happy customer.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Good smartphone that won't break the bank! Great value!
by BDK345 on March 31, 2012
Pros: -Decent Processor
-2gb SD Card Included
-good camera
-Gorilla damage-resistant Glass (I dropped my phone the other day on pavement and the glass was undamaged)
-Excellent phone for $49
-Connect to WiFiCons: -Although it's a good camera, it has no flash
-Low internal storage. This is my main downside to the phone. Depending on the size of each app, you can't fit more than 14 apps on the phone without altering Android to install appsSummary: This is my first smartphone, overall I like it. Although there is the downside of low internal memory, for $49 I really can't complain. This is an excellent deal. ...
Summary: This is my first smartphone, overall I like it. Although there is the downside of low internal memory, for $49 I really can't complain. This is an excellent deal. If you're looking for an inexpensive yet decent smart phone from Metro PCS, I'd recommend this over the ZTE Score or Huawei M835, primarily because out of those it has the fastest processor.
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MY CALL QUALITY/SPEAKER IS GREAT
by WinningAtLoosing on January 27, 2012
Pros: small, lightweight and the touch screen is accurate bright, and not sluggish at all.The call quality was excellent !!! super clear.
Cons: the battery life is not great. :/
Summary: this is a well rounded phone. it does what i need it to do, call people! the camera isnt bad,and the navigation is a nice feature. for 79 bucks ...
Summary: this is a well rounded phone. it does what i need it to do, call people! the camera isnt bad,and the navigation is a nice feature. for 79 bucks IM HAPPY. i get an android, a touchscreen, and a cheap plan.
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i hate this phone!!!
by Basanti0130 on September 20, 2011
Pros: inexpensive
Cons: slow, freezes, horrible sound both for ringer and phone calls. Using the headphones for phone calls sounds tinny. i can barely understand anyone. doesn't group contacts so you have ot add ringers individually for EVERYONE!!
Summary: I left my huwai ascend for this phone and have regretted it. I am an avid smart phone user and have been so for years. I knew I was not ...
Summary: I left my huwai ascend for this phone and have regretted it. I am an avid smart phone user and have been so for years. I knew I was not getting the best phone but I figured it's a samsung and I usually love samsung phones but this one is the pits. I am not usually a nay-sayer but I would not recommend this phone.
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decent deal
by Yani08 on September 16, 2011
Pros: easy 2 use,decent contents,fair price
Cons: very low sound from the mike
Summary: picking up my replacement phone this afternoon,and hoping the microphone will be strong enough,because my lungs can't take much more yelling aloud in to this phone
Summary: picking up my replacement phone this afternoon,and hoping the microphone will be strong enough,because my lungs can't take much more yelling aloud in to this phone
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Great, fast, sharp phone at under $130
by humbertobuniotto on August 24, 2011
Pros: Crisp LCD, snappy processing and nice 2.3.4 interface
Cons: 3.2 MP camera and 1x internet.
Summary: This is an awesome phone for under $130 on a no-contract provider at just $50/month. Metro offers great coverage at an affordable price.
Summary: This is an awesome phone for under $130 on a no-contract provider at just $50/month. Metro offers great coverage at an affordable price.
0 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Samsung
- Part number: SCH-r720
- Bottom Line: The Samsung Admire offers the accessible design and functional feature set that you'd expect from a starter Android phone, but call quality wasn't up to our standards.
General
- Product Type Smartphone
- Phone Design PDA
- Width 2.4 in
- Depth 0.5 in
- Height 4.6 in
- Weight 0.3 lbs
- Body Color Red
Cellular
- Technology PCS / AWS
- Service Provider MetroPCS
Messaging & Internet
- Messaging & Data Features Text messages,
Multimedia messages (MMS),
E-Mail,
Voice mail
Communications
- Wireless Interface Bluetooth 3.0
Processor
- Clock Speed 800 MHz
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Battery,
Wall/microUSB charger
Product series
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Samsung Admire SCH-r720 - red (MetroPCS)
Manufacturer: Samsung
Specs: MetroPCS,
PCS / AWS,
Up to 180 min,
With digital camera / digital player,
0.3 lbs -
Samsung Admire SCH-r720 - gray (MetroPCS)
Manufacturer: Samsung
Specs: MetroPCS,
PCS / AWS,
Up to 180 min,
With digital camera / digital player,
4.14 oz,
3.5 in
Manufacturer info
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