Samsung Exhibit II 4G Pro Reviews

It's hard to argue with the Samsung Exhibit II 4G's price tag. At $30 (after a $50 rebate) with a two-year contract, or $200 for pay-as-you-go at Walmart, you'll be hard pressed to get a better smartphone for your money, especially at 4G speeds. To get to this very low price point, Samsung has obviously skimped on some of the hardware, but the only place it really hurts is the screen, which is hard to see in sunlight and cramped for typing. The phone's low memory is manageable, thanks to the Active Applications widget. Finally, the pre-loaded apps and T-Mobile's network really impressed us. The data speeds were consistently fast, and the quality and reliability of calls were among the best we've experienced. If you want 4G on a budget, or crave the flexibility of a month-to-month plan, you're not going to do much better than the Samsung Exhibit II 4G.

The Samsung Exhibit II 4G gives T-Mobile customers a budget Android cell phone with both contract and prepaid options.

Between the $200 price tag for the phone itself and the $30 per month for 4G service, it's hard to find a better value if you're a budget-minded smartphone shopper. If you don't need much talk time (or if you're willing to try going VoIP-only), the Samsung Exhibit II 4G is a solid smartphone with a very reasonable price tag. This phone won't deliver the same power as a high-end handset such as the iPhone 4S or the Samsung Galaxy S II--but for the price, it's a darn good deal.

If you're all about bang for the buck, the Samsung Exhibit II 4G could be your next Android phone. It may not look as upscale as Samsung models like the $50 Focus Flash, but for $30 on contract and $200 off, it delivers irreproachable value. The cameras are quite decent, call quality is solid, and HSPA+ speeds are there. It's also packed with some very useful apps, like Qik and T-Mobile TV. It may not be top-of-the-line, but if it's an affordable, reliable Android Gingerbread phone you're after, this one's tough to beat for the price.

After giving it a good rundown, it's blatantly obvious that the Samsung Exhibit II 4G isn't the shiniest thing out there, but if you're able to overlook some of its inconsistencies, you'll find a reasonably priced smartphone that's equipped in handling most basic needs. Even better, it's not going to drain your pockets thanks to its $29.99 on-contract price – plus, you can pick it up for $199.99 as a prepaid option too. And if you choose to go with the latter option, it'll go perfectly with T-Mobile's new $30 per month prepaid unlimited plan, which offers 100 voice minutes, unlimited texting, and unlimited data. In the end, it's not a huge step up from its predecessor, but at least you're paying significantly less this time around to experience something newer.