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CNET Reviews‘s review Edit Like Unlike

If you're perplexed by the $199.99 Samsung Galaxy S Aviator and where it fits into U.S. Cellular's roster of smartphones, you're not alone. The device features a great screen and everything users need for a basic Android experience and 4G LTE data where you can find it. Yet, its sluggish performance and steep price give me pause. A better deal would be to spring for the Samsung Galaxy S II, which for the same price offers dual-core processing but without 4G.

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Apr 24, 2012

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PC Magazine‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Right now, the Samsung Galaxy S Aviator is the only phone on U.S. Cellular's 4G LTE network, but it isn't the best phone the carrier offers.

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Apr 12, 2012

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pocketnow‘s review Edit Like Unlike

As the second LTE smartphone available for Verizon, the Droid Charge offers a glimpse as to what is to come. New technology always seems to start off big and slow, and the Droid Charge is no exception. That being said, speed addicts will be so appreciative of the fast connections on Verizon’s 4G LTE network, that they will tolerate the first bulky form factors.

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May 27, 2011

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Phone Arena‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Samsung Droid Charge, as it has good voice quality and its Super AMOLED Plus display produces saturated colors and has the best viewing angles. Unfortunately, we don’t care much for the cheap slipper feel of the phone, and having the data connection continually drop from 4G to 3G more than the other devices almost ruins it for us.

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Sep 14, 2011

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HotHardware‘s review Edit Like Unlike

All in all, there are a lot of things we admire about the Droid Charge. The phone performed smoothly and quickly and was quite enjoyable to use. We really love the Super AMOLED Plus display, particularly for watching videos and surfing the web. Although our Web browsing speed tests and battery life tests were a bit of a mixed bag, actual real-world usage of the browser and longevity of the phone was acceptable. The price of the Droid Charge may hold some users back, but for users who desire 4G LTE connectivity, the Droid Charge is a great addition to Verizon Wireless' lineup.

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May 18, 2011

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www.pcper.com‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Ultimately, as with the HTC Thunderbolt, the compromises are too many to label the Charge a must-have – but if you make heavy use of your phone for media consumption, or want a 4.3” device with a relatively light weight and good battery life, the Charge is currently your best option on Verizon.

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Jul 05, 2011

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AnandTech‘s review Edit Like Unlike

I have to admit that I like the Charge a lot. It’s thinner and lighter weight than the other 4G LTE handsets, and SAMOLED+ is both super contrasty and remedies my number one concern with AMOLED and SAMOLED by giving PenTile the axe. The phone has a lot going for it, and is an all around excellent performer both in throughput tests and application performance, minus the obtuse inclusion of RFS which brings it down in filesystem-centric benchmarks. I carried the thing around long enough to definitely get to know it well, and overall I came out impressed with Samsung’s 4G LTE handset, even if it really is a rebooted Galaxy S with a few Galaxy S 2 features and new basebands.

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Jun 22, 2011

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brighthand‘s review Edit Like Unlike

In theory, the Samsung Droid Charge is a high-quality phone. It's screen is one of the most beautiful that I've ever seen, the processing power is respectable, and it's one of the few devices that's available on Verizon's esteemed 4G LTE network. In practice, however, the Charge is a slightly different story. It's still a very good phone and isn't bad by any means, it just doesn't live up to expectations: the 4G LTE speeds aren't very impressive, the phone comes loaded up with a ton of mostly useless apps and widgets just cluttering it up, and the battery life is positively dreadful. And for those for whom it may be an issue, the screen that makes the phone so great is also the cause of its extremely large size. The Droid Charge is a fine phone and the display is almost reason alone to buy it, just be aware that there are a handful of noticeable drawbacks.

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Jun 14, 2011

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Phone Scoop‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Bottom line, there's lots to like with the Charge, and as long as you are comfortable with the few drawbacks going in, you're going to enjoy this phone.

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May 01, 2011

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hardwaresecrets‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Samsung Droid Charge has the best display that we’ve seen on a mobile phone. We found it even superior to the iPhone 4’s Retina Display. The screen is crisp and clear. Colors pop and details are a delight to the eye. Combine that with a good solid design, very good call quality, excellent cameras, and the speed of the Verizon 4G LTE network and this is definitely a smartphone worth considering.

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Jun 27, 2011

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Digital Trends‘s review Edit Like Unlike

There are some drawbacks to the Droid Charge, but for those comparing it to Verizon’s other 4G phone, the HTC ThunderBolt, none of the downsides compare to its strong battery life. We wish it had a metal shell, dual-core processor, and more RAM, but where Samsung shines, it shines bright. Its Super AMOLED Plus screen is quite impressive and visible outdoors, and it has a particularly nice camera and audio. Even at $50 more than the HTC ThunderBolt, it might be worth it if you aren’t able to plug in your phone throughout the day. Comparisons aside, the Droid Charge is expensive, but it is also a solid device that you probably won’t regret choosing once you leave the store.

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May 31, 2011

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ubergizmo‘s review Edit Like Unlike

As it stands, it’s hard for me to recommend a phone that has such a short battery life, except if you know what you are getting into. A power user might charge it often and in various places (car, office, home), but the average user will probably not tolerate such a fast battery depletion.

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May 10, 2011

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LAPTOP Magazine‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Yes, $299 is a lot to spend on a smartphone. But the Samsung Droid Charge offers a lot for your money: blazing LTE speeds, a large and bright display, and an excellent camera. Its main 4G LTE rival on Verizon, the $249 HTC Thunderbolt, offers comparable performance, a more elegant Sense UI, and better build quality. However, we give the edge to the Droid Charge because it lasts longer on a charge and has a superior display. While we'd prefer dual-core power at this price, overall the Droid Charge is well worth the splurge.

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May 10, 2011

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PC Magazine‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The toughest part is probably deciding between this phone and the HTC Thunderbolt. The Thunderbolt is a bit faster and costs $50 less. It also has a nicer UI layer and a beautiful, high-end design that you feel every time you pick up the device. The plasticky Samsung Droid Charge doesn't look or feel as impressive. But it weighs less, has a more vibrant screen, and has a better camera and camcorder. Both are stellar 4G LTE Android phones, but neither has a dual-core CPU; we're still waiting for the first of those to arrive later this summer.

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May 06, 2011

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CNET Reviews‘s review Edit Like Unlike

It's not the prettiest or most advanced smartphone, but the Samsung Droid Charge takes advantage of Verizon's great 4G data speeds, while offering decent battery life.

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May 03, 2011

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MobileBurn‘s review Edit Like Unlike

I had a lot of hope for the Charge when I started my review of it. I was hoping that it would give the same experience as the ThunderBolt, but offer improved battery life. Unfortunately, the combination of issues I experienced with data connectivity, UI lag, and battery life leads me to believe that the Charge is not a great choice for most people. Don't think that the phone is entirely bad, though, as I feel the Charge has an amazing screen, a good user interface (when it doesn't lag), and a really good camera. However, those factors alone are not enough to save the Charge from the reject pile. Verizon Wireless' asking price of $299 on contract for the Charge only goes to solidify my opinion.

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May 08, 2011

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Phone Arena‘s review Edit Like Unlike

At this point, it is really hard to decide which device is better, as both have some good points and flaws, so it really comes down to which flaws you are willing to live with. The Samsung Droid Charge has a Super AMOLED Plus screen that is visible outside in the sun, and the call quality and battery life is also good, but it likes to drop down to 3G most of the time and web sites with a lot of Flash content will lock-up the browser. The HTC ThunderBolt can stay locked to 4G more (using the force LTE mode) and the web browser works well, but the call quality and battery life aren't that great, and the TFT display can be difficult to view in the sun. So there are your choices.

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May 09, 2011

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SlashGear‘s review Edit Like Unlike

With Verizon asking a hefty $300 for the DROID Charge, with the usual two-year voice and data plans (and tethering if you want the useful mobile hotspot functionality), we’d want to know our new smartphone could handle anything Google or developers might throw at it down the line. The Samsung can certainly keep Froyo running today, but it falls short of the capabilities of a dual-core device and that might undermine what updates it can receive. That’s a concern not limited to the DROID Charge by any means, of course, and the single-core processor does likely assist with battery life. If data performance is your primary concern and you want the biggest, brightest display around, Samsung’s Super AMOLED Plus smartphone ticks those boxes and then some.

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May 04, 2011

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Phone Arena‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Samsung Droid Charge Review Before, there was only one choice if you wanted a Verizon 4G LTE smartphone: the HTC ThunderBolt. Now with the Samsung Droid Charge, the bar is raised and there is some competition on the field. We love the large 4.3” Super AMOLED Plus screen, and the 8MP camera does OK for most outside pictures, even though the video recording is a bit of a disappointment. Some of the issues we have with the ThunderBolt are not present on the Droid Charge, such as the poor voice quality and battery life, but unfortunately the Droid Charge likes to drop down to 3G whenever we are indoors. Hopefully this problem can be resolved within the Verizon network and isn’t a hardware issue on the phones. At this point we would recommend you try both of them out at a local store before deciding on which one to purchase, as the Samsung Droid Charge is $299.99 (after rebate) with a 2-year contract, which makes it $50 more than the HTC ThunderBolt.

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Apr 30, 2011

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PC World‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Samsung’s Droid Charge is a strong second LTE phone for Verizon, especially for people who like to stream high-quality video, use video chat, or play Web-based games. The phone's impressive AMOLED display and the service's fat LTE pipe for carrying loads of high-quality media down to the Charge make a powerful combination. If you can deal with the not-so-impressive battery life, Samsung’s somewhat cluttered user interface, and the general biggishness of the phone, this might be a good phone for you.

9.0 Rated at:

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Apr 27, 2011

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