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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: $104.90
- 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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A Good Entry Android Phone!
by Earl_C on May 29, 2011
Pros: Inexpensive
Awesome flexible plans with no contract
Attractive design
Good speed
No blowware installed
Clear soundCons: Fixed focus low res cam (2MP) no LED
CDMA network
SIM card embedded
Screen resolution
BatterySummary: I've been using this phone for a few days now and here are the pros and cons.
PROS:
- Inexpensive
- Awesome flexible plans with no contract, you can ...Summary: I've been using this phone for a few days now and here are the pros and cons.
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PROS:
- Inexpensive
- Awesome flexible plans with no contract, you can switch between plans to fit your needs on monthly basis.
- Attractive design & compact size
- Good speed, not the slowest nor the fastest, somewhere in between (as May 2011)
- No blowware installed, good job Boost Mobile
- Clear sound for phone calls & decent music player
Cons
- Fixed focus low res cam (2MP) no LED. It takes OK pics in a good lighting environment, video quality is unusable. My biggest issue is that it CAN'T read standard bar code, due to it's fixed focal lens. But it reads QR code without any problem.
- CDMA network, which is a somewhat outdated network system. Most of countries are using GSM network, so it won't work outside of US even if you unlock it.
- SIM card embedded, that means it can only be used on Boost Mobile network, maybe Sprint...BTW, Boost Mobile is using Sprint's network. You can't transfer contacts from your SIM card phone easily.
- Screen resolution. It's not really a con, but it might be if you're used to hi end smart phones. It's the same resolution as 2gen ipod touch.
- Battery, this is an issue with all smart phones.
Overall, I highly recommend it for causal users. Check out its coverage in your area before hand though.
Things you would need to buy, if you plan to use this phone.
- Micro SDHC, 2/3 of its internal RAM is occupied by OS and others. 2GB Micro SDHC that came with the phone is not going to be enough for most people. Make sure you get the Class 6 or above version of Micro SDHC. It makes noticeable difference in speed.
- Car charger, they're not all the same. The main difference is how much power the charger provides. If you get one that provides minimum power, then your phone won't be charging much while the phone is using GPS & 3G for navigation. Motorola Vehicle Power Adapter micro-USB Rapid Rate Charger This seems to be a good one.
- extra battery, if you're always on the phone.
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Updated on Oct 28, 2011
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Enjoy!14 out of 14 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great phone, but don't compare it to iPhone or Evo.
by bigkampe on May 19, 2011
Pros: Cheap monthly unlimited plan ($50/mo),
responsive and clear screen,
looks nice,
fast processor,
great call quality,
good battery life (if you know what you're doing).Cons: Screen is a little small, but this aids battery life,
the audio alerts are a bit loud and the lowest setting is still a bit loud,
could stand to have more internal memory.Summary: I've been on Boost Mobile for 7 months. Before that, I had the G1 on T-Mobile. I got a Blackberry 8530, but when this phone was announced I bought ...
Summary: I've been on Boost Mobile for 7 months. Before that, I had the G1 on T-Mobile. I got a Blackberry 8530, but when this phone was announced I bought it upon release. I am NOT disappointed! It's a great phone that's basically a bare bones Android platform. Unlike other carriers, Boost doesn't load their phones with a ton of useless yet memory intensive programs. The phone is fast, responsive, and has exceeded my expectations.
People that complain about battery life: you absolutely MUST manage your applications with a program like Advanced Task Killer (ATK). This is true for all smart phones, even the most high-end ones. Anything you have on your phone may be continuously running in the background. This requires power. I kill all unnecessary programs when I don't need them automatically with ATK, and when the screen is off, the apps are forced to stay off. Also, turn down the screen brightness. I can get 2 days of fairly heavy internet, calling, and phone use between charges.
If you're on Boost, or considering Boost, you will not be disappointed with this phone. The hardest part of Boost is getting switched over originally because their automated system is a bit tough to navigate. I'm sure going to a Boost store would eliminate that. I pay $45/month because I'm on the shrinkage plan and I have friends that complain about paying $100/mo with other carriers. In a year, I'll be paying $35/month!!!!! What other company offers an unlimited play for that price??? There's a stigma with Boost, but until other companies offer a $50 or $60 per month plan, I will not switch.
Oh, and one final note, this isn't the Ferrari of phones, but it is a V8 Mustang or Camaro. The Prevail keeps getting called an "entry level phone." That's just plain incorrect. It's better than other low-end Android phones like Sprint's Sanyo Zio. I get constant 3G service and even in rural areas I have not had a problem with service. In fact, a few months ago I was in Devner, CO driving the VERY remote peak-to-peak highway, and I had service almost 100% of the time.7 out of 7 users found this user opinion helpful.
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The best reason yet to go no-contract
by moveleft on July 2, 2011
Pros: Slim and light but does not feel cheap. Elegant, understated design. 2.2 is a big improvement for Android. Screen is sharp and crisp. Call quality on both ends has been great. Few lags when operating and decent battery life. LOUD ringer and call vol.
Cons: Though better than a year ago, Android on-screen keyboards lag behind iPhone. You still have to play "guess if the widget will fit" and please stop yammering about it being an open OS when pre-installed crap-apps cannot be deleted.
Summary: I switched to Boost a year ago after back to back Android flops (HTC Hero, Samsung Moment). Though I still miss my iPhone, I don't miss the $100+ AT&#...
Summary: I switched to Boost a year ago after back to back Android flops (HTC Hero, Samsung Moment). Though I still miss my iPhone, I don't miss the $100+ AT&T bill. I have never dropped a call or had a single service issue with the Boost/Sprint service. The phones, however, were eh. I went from a non-smart to a Blackberry and spent three months convincing myself that it wasn't such a bad phone after all. Of course, that was just a mindgame I played with myself. With the arrival of the Samsung Galaxy Prevail on Boost, not only did I happily ditch the Berry, I am blown away by how great this handset is. The Android groupies can whine all they want, but iPhone is still king. With that said, this is the first time in a year that I have not felt slighted and frustrated by my post-iPhone devise. The video review here by Jessica D. is, as always with her pieces, pretty spot on and relevant to those of us who don't spend every waking moment obsessing over our mobile phones. When I first took the phone out of the packaging, I was impressed by by the slim profile and compact size of the phone. It's almost the perfect size for a daily use device. It feels light in your hand but not cheap. The seams are tight and create elegant lines. I find the lower left side placement of the camera button to be annoying at times but overall, really nice work from Samsung. You will hear the snob faction of Android users refer to this as a "low end" Galaxy device. Honestly, that does a disservice to the device. No, it's not the phone you are going to watch a two hour movie on and Boost has disabled wireless tethering (but left everything else intact) but I have no use for the tethering feature nor do the vast majority of users. I also have no desire two watch full length TV and movies on a phone. With these two issues meaning little, really, I don't feel that the Prevail is low end anything. Plus, while the high end gang gets that nasty wireless bill every month, I'm spending $45 and get unlimited everything. As you can see, I hit the first Boost Shrink milestone and my bill went down $5. Of course, the phone is not perfect. I had to buy a keyboard app to make the on-screen QWERTY less annoying, the Android Market is still a cluttered mess with way to many apps that literally do the same thing and others that are just junk. On the OS front, Google has done a great job of improving Android. 2.2 is a pleasure to work with, especially after my Android experience last year and three month in that sad Blackberry OS. Still, I genuinely like my phone again. I've seen the phone as low as $149 online and on ebay (new, factory sealed). That's a bargain and almost a steal. I paid #179 at BestBuy and took advantage of an in-store offer than gave me a free $50 Re-Boost credit. That's a full month of service, with five bucks to spare. If you have thought of dumping your contract carrier but didn't for fear of sub-par service or shoddy phones, this phone on Boost will erase all of those worries.
4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Better than expected
Pros: very easy to text with swype, Android operating system, very responsive
Cons: locks while on a call and you have to unlock to end call
Summary: I have only had the phone for a week, but it is very comparable to my boyfriend's EVO. Lots of free apps on he android market, camera takes great ...
Summary: I have only had the phone for a week, but it is very comparable to my boyfriend's EVO. Lots of free apps on he android market, camera takes great pics and videos, ringer volume is good, has a mp3 player and i can download while albums. And the list keeps getting longer. I was not expecting much because it is a prepaid, but i am pleasantly surprised at how well it functions and the ease of use for someone who resisted getting a smartphone because i thought it would be too much trouble. Got it on sale at Best Buy, Great phone for the money!!!
4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Excellent Phone
by mecca_wireless1501 on April 9, 2011
Pros: long battery life, and nice that it is equipped with froyo
Cons: i believe they should have put larger screen or slide out qwerty keyboard
Summary: This phone is really nice. Excellent response time. And for 2 mp it is a really clear camera and video. Boost Mobile Customers will definitely enjoy this phone as i ...
Summary: This phone is really nice. Excellent response time. And for 2 mp it is a really clear camera and video. Boost Mobile Customers will definitely enjoy this phone as i have
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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This phone sucks. I had it for 9 Months and it was crap
by libo1676 on April 29, 2012
Pros: There aren't any
Cons: POS is all I got to say
Summary: I hate this phone. They need to make it better. It has way to many problems.
Summary: I hate this phone. They need to make it better. It has way to many problems.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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The best smart phone for a great price
by mzgam3 on January 26, 2012
Pros: I have enjoyed my boost galaxy. It is slik and fast. Lots of apps. Very easy to use. I can tether so I can get online without paying another internet bill..yeay
Cons: On sprint network, the network is always crapy. But can still use in most places.
Summary: I am enjoying not paying a whole lot of money for nothing. Thank you boost.
Summary: I am enjoying not paying a whole lot of money for nothing. Thank you boost.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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TETHERING IS SUPER EASY&AWESOME
PdaNet Installer below:by thepubliusenigma on November 6, 2011
Pros: Light
Sleek
Capable
Fast
Easy
Affordable
*if you use this device and have enough knowledge to end up at cnet bulletin boar/ forum then you should be fine...* **the RAM and local memory could be bigger, but using a higher capacity SD card can solve any frCons: no hdmi
no slide out qwerty (i'm old fashioned that way)
dual core would be nicer, but does it even count as a con when the Galaxy Prevail is still worth every penny and more... it outkicks its cost and the low cost of $55 per month for complete unlimiteSummary: It will take you longer to put on shoes in the morning than it will to get GALAXY to tether.. and dont beleive the guy who says it freezes, he ...
Summary: It will take you longer to put on shoes in the morning than it will to get GALAXY to tether.. and dont beleive the guy who says it freezes, he doesn't have a big enough SD card and enough know how to kill unneeded processes and move all possible programs / apps to card. I'm on a laptop replying to this post, watching netflix, and downloading music & movies using a program called PdaNet .. Boost Mobile is unlimited and even if it is 3G, it is still better than AT&T by a mile... and it is cheaper too. Boost for price and sturdy digital network..
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great Phone. Great Price.
by AdamR2D2 on June 23, 2011
Pros: Very little pre-loaded apps
Cheap
No contract
Looks cool
Good speakerphone
External SD card access
Android 2.2
SWYPE installed
No sluggishnessCons: No proximity sensor
No visual voicemail
Customer Service
Call sound (others seem to have trouble hearing me)
No camera flash
Low megapixel camera
Lower resolution screenSummary: I've had this pone for a month now, can't be happier. Samsung finally has a well polished low-cost Android phone. This is my second Samsung Android. No flashy ...
Summary: I've had this pone for a month now, can't be happier. Samsung finally has a well polished low-cost Android phone. This is my second Samsung Android. No flashy 3D or 4G, but it has everything I need to get news, calls, texts, e-mail, etc. Great size, thin. I'm aware that most of the cons I listed help keep the phone cost so low. Battery life is greatly improved from my Samsung Moment. I've had no problems with the battery. It lasts all day for me with moderate use without a charge.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Don't Let The Reviews Fool You
by RateThisPDX on November 14, 2012
Pros: *Call quality is actually pretty good
*Fairly speedy when cruising the internet
*Better durability than expectedCons: *Internal memory is very poor
*Poor camera quality
*Charing and battery issues after only 3 monthsSummary: I've only had the phone for about 3 months and purchased it brand new. The phones internal memory is the worst I've ever experienced. I have only downloaded ...
Summary: I've only had the phone for about 3 months and purchased it brand new. The phones internal memory is the worst I've ever experienced. I have only downloaded one additional app to the phone and that's Facebook. I have to regularly delete all of my text messages, clear my cache to apps and delete call logs just to make more room on the phone. My apps won't update even after doing this because it says there isn't enough memory. I only use Facebook from the web now because the app is super slow and can't download the new updates for it anyways. I don't have more than 10 pictures and zero videos on it because of this. The phone occasionally doesn't receive text messages. The camera quality is less than desirable in any lighting. It also recently started having charging issues. While plugged into the charger, I have to wiggle it to get it to start charging. When it is off the charger, it occasionally beeps that it is charging and shows that on the battery icon. Since it started doing this, the battery life has been draining quickly.
Just for calls and web browsing it's fine. If you text a bunch, take a lot of pictures or want to download every version of Angry Birds to pass the time, pick a different phone cause this isn't the one for you.
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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