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Manufacturer: Samsung Part number: Galaxy Prevail
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- Bottom Line:
- The Samsung Galaxy Prevail marries sophistication with good value to become Boost Mobile's best smartphone.
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CNET editors' review
Samsung Galaxy Prevail (Boost Mobile) price range: $79.99
- Reviewed by: Jessica Dolcourt
- Edited by: Kent German
- Reviewed on: 04/16/2011
The good: The Samsung Galaxy Prevail has an elegant design and a surprisingly decent camera. It's eligible for Boost Mobile's reduced-rate plan.
The bad: Boost Mobile turned off the Prevail's Android 2.2 hot-spot capabilities. Also, call quality could be better.
The bottom line: The Samsung Galaxy Prevail marries sophistication with good value to become Boost Mobile's best smartphone.
User reviews
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Worst Android Phone
by ChaosTheThird on August 30, 2011
Pros: It's an Android Phone. Mostly.
Cons: Unresponsive touch screen
Meager internal memory
Meager SD memory
Inconsistent web connection
Annoying phone interface
Bad call qualitySummary: The Prevail's main problem is its unresponsive touch screen. There are few things worse for a phone than to have to tap an app several times before it opens, ...
Summary: The Prevail's main problem is its unresponsive touch screen. There are few things worse for a phone than to have to tap an app several times before it opens, or to dismiss an annoying alarm in the morning, or to have a long press simply not work at all.
Update: Nah, just kidding. It's still a piece of garbage.
The Prevail also has a small internal memory, so after installing a few apps - even after "moving" some of them to the meager 2GB SD - you're getting the "low on memory" prompt very quickly. Web connection goes out and in, requiring you to either enter/exit airport mode to restart it. The call quality is terrible; using headphones is the only thing that even makes the phone useable.
Lastly, it has an extremely annoying phone interface, which requires you to hit the lock button and then a slider just to end the call. To show the dialer, you need to use a up-sliding tab (the reverse of the notifications panel), rather than a button, which when combined with the unresponsive touch screen can be quite frustrating.
Perhaps I was spoiled by the EVO, G2X, and Nexus S. Or perhaps this phone is garbage. If you want a cheap no-contract option, go for the Optimus V with Virgin Mobile instead. Or two cups and a string.
Updated on Aug 30, 2011 -
You can pay Boost Mobile one day or a week a time ...
by Dumbpeni on August 29, 2011
Pros: Boost Mobiile is the only place where you can pay on a day to day basis meaning if you dont use it everyday like most does.. I am sure there is still many of you not using it everyday. Prevail only available at Boost Mobile is my first mobile wireless de
Cons: I dont know yet but I dont think there will be any for the price of Prevail!!
Summary: I need to know if I really can take maximum advantage of Class 10 SDHC memory card or that Prevail is not fast enough to take full advantage of much ...
Summary: I need to know if I really can take maximum advantage of Class 10 SDHC memory card or that Prevail is not fast enough to take full advantage of much faster SDHC memory performance.. There is Class 2, 4, 6, 10 and Extreme ... People are warning not to use Class 2 or 4 SHDC memory for Prevail but Class 6 at a minimum. I want to know if Class 10 will help with better performance for Prevail or that the inner circuity in Prevail is not fast enough to warrant any need for faster than Class 6 or what? I need to know that because I read that apps can slow down mobile performance so I wonder if faster memory like Class 10 will help making the apps go faster or get out of the way faster? BTW, I would love to have a grip/crank (hand powered) type generator to help keep my Prevail charged at the same time helping keep my muscular hands in tone.
Most people dont realize that 2mp cameras are plenty for most of your desktop monitors often measuring 1280x1024 or 1600 x 1050 or things like that... You see 2mp stands for 2,000,000 pixels ( a pixel is a tiny dot on your desktop moniitor and your mobiile screen.. Mobile screens are about 320x480 generally so when you take a shot with 2mp camera in Prevail and it shows in a compressed manner on your mobile screen but will show perfectly evenly on your PC montor . Suppose you have a 5mp (5,000,000) pixel camera , you will need twice as large desktop monitor to show every pixel that you capture with the 5mp camera or some of the pixels will be compressed out unused.. Sure, you can still click on ":actual size" on your pic viewer on PC but you will see a "blow up" picture because your average PC monitor is still unable to digest and show every pixel of your 5mp camera shot within its frame so it can only show less than half of the picture when you choose "actual size" . See?
Updated on Aug 29, 2011
Updated on Aug 29, 2011If you are getting so curious about pixels .. you can see it with a magnifying glass . You should be able to see tiny squares on your PC monitor.. Each square stands for one pixel.. Same thing in your digital camera.. when a picture is taken whether it is a 2mp or 15mp meaing 2,000,000 or 15,000,000 pixel, it does always mean that each pixel taken with your digital camera or the camera on your Prevail is shown on your Prevail screen or your desktop screen. Software like picture viewers such as Windows Photo Gallery or others like ArcSoft PhotoSuite , etc usually automatically squeezes enough pixels out to fit in your Prevail screen or your PC monitor to make "full screen" views which is degraded pictures with a lot of perfectly good pixels tossed out...continued
Updated on Aug 29, 2011You will need even more than four PC monitors stacked together to be able to display every pixel you shoot with 15 mp (15,000,000) cameras more like 9 monitors stacked together. If you ask me how come 15mp pictures can be fiti in large prints slightly larger than your PC monitors, well , I would answer that we can print far smaller pixels than we can show on PC monitors.. A pixel is about one fifth of a millmeter wide while a large print can print far smalller than one fifth millemeter wide or more like one hundreth of a millmeter. Inkjet printers are extemely precise in tiny details unlike your average PC monitors. You will need a microscope to be able to see the tiny pixels printed on large prints.
Updated on May 14, 2012GASP! I found out that Prevail has really tiny internal memory only 155mb which mean that you cannot download so many apps from GooglePlay before it fills up the internal memory.. SD memory can only help so much because there is always some internal memory being used by any app even if you move it to SD memory.. I assumed that Prevail has a bigger internal memory but only 155 mb and the system uses up a good chunk which leaves you with less than 100 mb to start with. Funny thing is that reviews never mention how much internal memory any smartphone has except for SD memory . Why the silence? -
Smartphone at affordable price!
by prosaic_grace on August 15, 2011
Pros: Surprisingly quick internet
Droid features
Cheap monthly priceCons: Battery life
Small memory space for appsSummary: I bought mine at Best Buy. Everything was fine, except took me appx. month and a half to get the internet to work, had to call customer care several times. ...
Summary: I bought mine at Best Buy. Everything was fine, except took me appx. month and a half to get the internet to work, had to call customer care several times. Have to keep charger with you at most times because just like a laptop it will die within an hour or two if you're on it every two minutes. Overall for the price it is a decent phone. If you want great quality go ahead and spend $80-$150 month with a contract deal otherwise just realize that you get what you pay for.
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Decent little Android for basic uses
by SpiderLizz on August 10, 2011
Pros: SWYPE, browsing, wi-fi, conversation view with text, easy to maneuver, tons of free apps, best phone from Boost Mobile. Very good for a pre-paid service.
Cons: Not the best coverage, but works great when there is reception.
Summary: I had a different phone before getting this one. My little cheap-o phone had much better reception in the boonies where I live than this one does, but I like ...
Summary: I had a different phone before getting this one. My little cheap-o phone had much better reception in the boonies where I live than this one does, but I like this one better anyway. I'm a stay-at-home mom who is not able to get internet at home due to the area only allowing a certain ISP that isn't worth anything. If I put a little foil hat on my son and have him stand on a tall antenna, I can get reception to play Words with Friends...lol j/k! It's my area that causes issues, not the phone itself. Many friends cannot get on their own from other networks. Just make sure all apps are off when not in use, or just un-install if you don't mess with it. I can go a day with a full battery. I charge it fully before I go to bed and its all ready for me in the morning.
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Awful Phone
by estirules on August 7, 2011
Pros: sleek
has potential!Cons: battery life
black screen
freezes
battery over heatsSummary: i purchased this phone from qvc. It worked for about 30 seconds, from there on in it has been a p.i.t.a!
the battery overheats and shuts the ...Summary: i purchased this phone from qvc. It worked for about 30 seconds, from there on in it has been a p.i.t.a!
the battery overheats and shuts the phone down even when it's on the charger. You have to take the battery out constantly. I sent the first phone back only to get another dud!
This phone has so much potential. Samsung you really dropped the ball when it comes to this phone. There are complaints like mine all over the internet, I only did my research on CNET and they really liked this phone, but I think it's time they reevaluate this mess. I'm with the "shawty" i'd like to take a hammer to this p.o.s
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Really nice phone, needs a longer battery charge!!
by toad32r24 on August 6, 2011
Pros: Tons of features, and lots of them are free. Soo many downloadable Apps Ringtones, games, usable titles to do,,, ecerything.
Cons: The battery life length is terrible. The package says that the battery should last 6.5 hours talk-time. Its actually more around 4.5 hours,,,if that !
Summary: Overall, I really like this phone. The amount of features, downloadable Apps, tons of games... there is alot to do with this phone! With so many free Apps to download, ...
Summary: Overall, I really like this phone. The amount of features, downloadable Apps, tons of games... there is alot to do with this phone! With so many free Apps to download, I dont think ill ever have to pay for any of the ones for sale.
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Most like a contract phone without the contract.
by coldfishkt on August 4, 2011
Pros: It's a nice size, looks high end and easy to figure out.
Cons: I purchased my prevail the month it came out so it's only a few months old. My battery life lasts about 3 hours if I don't use it and 1 hour if I make a phone call. I'm basically attached to my charger. Also, the phone freezes in mid-text and pretty much
Summary: Pretty phone but not worth the hype. I should have waited until it was out longer to read reviews.
Summary: Pretty phone but not worth the hype. I should have waited until it was out longer to read reviews.
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man, screw this phone
by shawty32332 on August 2, 2011
Pros: market
games
memory
songs
sleek
android poweredCons: crap
POS
shuts off ALL THE TIME
freezes
calls cut out
battery life sucksSummary: all in all, this phone works GREAT for about a month, then all of the problems come. I really want to smash the damn thing. I've had it for ...
Summary: all in all, this phone works GREAT for about a month, then all of the problems come. I really want to smash the damn thing. I've had it for 4 months and i need a new phone already because it wont work. I unlock it, and it shuts off or freezes. I am getting a new phone tomorrow and smashing this one with a hammer. I hate this phone. DO NOT BUY!!!! you will need a new phone in less than 6 months. I rate this phone a definate 0
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I love this phone more then any phone ive owned
by KRErvin81 on August 2, 2011
Pros: The phone works great and the best BoostMobile has come out with
Cons: The camera sucks big time
Summary: I love the phone and think that everyone that buys the phone will also
Summary: I love the phone and think that everyone that buys the phone will also
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This phone is really a nite mare
by inarunikia on August 2, 2011
Pros: there are no pros for this phone
Cons: Phone freezes,does what it wants,you need to unlock it for every call.
Sound quality is poor ......Do not buy it and lose your money...It is so bad I reactivated my old Rant phone.Summary: Worst smart phone.
Summary: Worst smart phone.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Samsung
- Part number: Galaxy Prevail
- Description: As the first CDMA Android device on Boost Mobile, the Galaxy Prevail is designed to provide an uncompromised Android experience while maintaining the great value with no hidden fees and no contracts required. With Android, consumers can create their own arsenal of fun and productivity by selecting from more than 100,000 applications. With the Prevail in your hand, you'll always be able to find your way around town by using Google's map and navigation apps. The Prevail gives you access to the constantly growing list of available Android apps! For whatever situation you find yourself in, chances are there's an app that can make the experience richer. It's easy to download apps and games with just a stroke of the 3.2-inch touchscreen.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type Smartphone
- Form Factor Touch
- Phone Design PDA
- Integrated Components Voice recorder,
GPS receiver,
Digital camera,
Digital player - Width 2.26 in
- Depth 0.47 in
- Height 4.43 in
- Weight 3.8 oz
- Body Color Obsidian black
Cellular
- Technology CDMA2000 1X
- Service Provider Boost Mobile
- Operating System Google Android 2.2
- Input Device(s) Touch sensitive screen
Messaging & Internet
- Cellular Messaging Services SMS,
MMS - Instant Messaging Services Yahoo! Messenger,
AOL Instant Messenger Service (AIM),
Windows Live Messenger (MSN Messenger) - Supported Social Networks and Blogs Twitter,
Facebook - Messaging & Data Features Text messages,
Multimedia messages (MMS),
Instant messages,
E-Mail - Mobile Services Gmail,
Google Play Communications
- Wireless Interface Bluetooth
- Communication Features Internet browser,
Mobile Email client Phone Features
- Phone Functions Call timer,
Conference call,
Speakerphone,
Vibrating alert - Polyphonic Ringer Yes
- Additional Features Touch screen,
GPS Organizer
- Personal Information Management Calendar,
Calculator,
Reminder,
Alarm clock
Memory
- Supported Flash Memory Cards microSDHC - up to 32 GB
Digital Camera
- Sensor Resolution 2 megapixels
- Features Video recording
Navigation System
- GPS Navigation A-GPS receiver
- Navigation Software & Services Google Maps
Display
- Type Color
- Diagonal Size 3.2 in
Battery
- Run Time Details Talk ( CDMA ) - up to 390 min,
Standby ( CDMA ) - up to 216 hour(s) Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Power adapter , Power adapter
- Also Included microSDHC - 2 GB
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:Samsung
- Address:
105 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660 - Phone: 1-800-726-7864
- Fax: 1-973-601-6001
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