Samsung Galaxy Express 2 Pro Reviews

With a retail price of around $480 (€349.99) off contract, the Galaxy Express 2 is priced at more than you’d expect; it’s a mid-ranger, but it’s also among the more expensive mid-rangers. The reason for that higher price is the support for 4G LTE connectivity that is still considered a luxury in this class, and you have to pay for it - fairly similar by specs LTE-less devices can cost a half of the price! If you insist on having 4G LTE support, choice is fairly limited at the moment. Alternatives include the very similar 4.5” HTC Desire 601 with its sleeker design and the Windows Phone-based, slightly larger, 4.7” Nokia Lumia 625. Both, however, are priced equally hard on the pocket as Samsung’s Express 2. If you don’t absolutely need 4G LTE, we would suggest you look at other devices that offer much better value for their money. One such option that we whole-heartedly recommend is the 4.5-inch Motorola Moto G with a zippy Snapdragon 400 system chip and supports for the still very fast 4G HSPA+, or you can also get the 4.7-inch Nexus 4 that is still offered in some markets at a mid-range price. The Galaxy Express 2 would have looked like a perfectly well-rounded device with buttery smooth performance and a decent (but not great) screen and camera at half its price. Unfortunately, 4G LTE connectivity support dictates a sour price premium that does not feel justified for all. Are you ready to pay double the price for it? Only then, you should consider the Express 2.