Name: Stratosphere
Brand: Samsung
SKU: 28495
Rating: 4.7 (7 reviews)

4.1

based on all reviews

sleek
compact
and well-rounded

the bright pink hue is washed out
the Stratosphere has only a 5MP camera
slippery feel when opening the keyboard

Primary sensor resolution: 5 Mpx
Screen size: 4 in
Resolution: 800, 480 px
Technology: Super AMOLED
Pixel density: 233 ppi
Battery capacity: 1800 mAh
Cpu cores: Single-core
Primary resolution: 1.3 Mpx

Samsung Stratosphere - Pros & Cons

sleek
compact
and well-rounded
Photo quality was impressive and consistent
good spacing and works well if
a good job of keeping the phone looking nice and feeling good in your hand
nicer in hand feel and a much better Android user interface
good selection
decent pricing and the ability to watch your devices
good spacing and works well
faster processor
more storage
and a better camera
the phone are equally clear and feature excellent background noise cancellation
Voice quality is very good
nice color and graphic enhancements
Stratosphere looks unassuming
but feels solid
smooth and crisp clips
solid and durable

the bright pink hue is washed out
the Stratosphere has only a 5MP camera
slippery feel when opening the keyboard
has a slide-out QWERTY keyboard
Poor battery life for 4G surfing and streaming
4G LTE device with a keyboard
Battery life is still not a strong point for 4G LTE devices
bright whites did look a bit washed out
slick coating makes opening the keyboard tricky
comfortable to use for long periods of time
it almost took a little too much effort to get the keyboard to open with two hands
high-speed radios
Does the brand new Stratosphere perform like an old phone
the same ultra-cartoony and boxy icons
severely rounded corners and a long rectangular body
it does not support wireless charging
default wallpaper images looked grainy
slight bluish tint to the screen
a slight bluish tint
keyboard open there is some play in the hinge mechanism
the TouchWiz interface slowed down the device
sporting a Galaxy Note 4

Samsung Stratosphere - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Screen size	4 in Best: Asus FonePad 8 Screen size: 8 in
Battery capacity	1800 mAh Best: Doogee BL12000 Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
Pixel density	233 ppi Best: Sony Xperia Z6 Pixel density: 891 ppi
CPU clock speed	1 GHz Best: Motorola Moto G100 CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

Samsung - Video Reviews (9)

Samsung Stratosphere - Full Specifications

Operating system	Android 2.3
CPU clock speed	1.0 GHz
CPU cores	Single-core
CPU model	Samsung S5PC111
GPU model	PowerVR SGX540
RAM memory	512 MB

Primary sensor resolution	5.0 Mpx
Highest video resolution	640 x 480 px
Autofocus	yes
Digital zoom	yes
Geo-tagging	yes
LED Flash	yes
Panorama	yes

Memory card reader	yes
Maximum card storage	32GB
Types of memory card supported	microSD

Accelerometer	yes
Proximity	yes
Digital compass	yes

Wireless network (Wi-Fi)	yes
Data transmission	HSPA+
Navigation system	GPS
2G GSM	yes
4G LTE	yes
LTE frequencies	700 MHz
Mobile hotspot	yes

Screen size	4.0 in
Number of colors	16.7M
Panel type	OLED
Resolution	800 x 480 px
Technology	Super AMOLED
Pixel density	233.0 ppi
Multi touch	yes

Primary resolution	1.3 Mpx

Height	4.96 in
Width	2.56 in
Depth	0.55 in
Weight	5.78 oz

Sim card size	Mini-SIM
DLNA certified	yes
Bluetooth	yes
Bluetooth version	3.0 HS
Charging connection	USB
Headphone connection	3.5 mm
Type of USB connector	Micro-USB

Battery type	Lithium ion
Battery capacity	1800.0 mAh
Standby time	212.0 h
Talk time	8.0 h

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Samsung Stratosphere Samsung - Editorial Reviews (6)

3.5

Based on 6 reviews

TalkAndroid.com

Verizon Wireless Samsung Stratosphere review, 4G LTE at an affordable price - TalkAndroid.com

With most Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphones debuting at $299 for a 2-year contract, its difficult for some consumers to jump on the "lightning fast"

Samsung Stratosphere Midrange messaging phone with great call quality

CNET

Published: 29.01.2013

Midrange messaging phone with great call quality

With its comfortable QWERTY keyboard, decent 5-megapixel camera, and 4G LTE connectivity, the Samsung Galaxy Stratosphere II is ideal for texting enthusiasts on the go.

Samsung Stratosphere Samsung Stratosphere review

Engadget

Published: 17.12.2011

Samsung Stratosphere review

Once upon a time, in the not-so-distant past, Verizon was still in phase one of its LTE lineup, which consisted of nothing but 4.3-inch slate phones with questionable battery life and very little to stand out from the rest of the competition.

Gotta Be Mobile

Published: 06.01.2012

Samsung Stratosphere Review – 4G LTE and a Physical Keyboard

The Samsung Stratosphere on Verizon makes the 4G LTE a real option for the numerous smartphone owners who need a physical keyboard. While these phones are falling away as thinner smartphones gain popularity, many users still want a physical keyboard. The Stratosphere doesn’t boast the latest specs, like a dual core processor, but the ability […]

Samsung Stratosphere Samsung Stratosphere (Verizon Wireless) Review

PCMAG

Published: 26.10.2011

Samsung Stratosphere (Verizon Wireless) Review

3.5

The Samsung Stratosphere is currently Verizon's only keyboarded 4G LTE smartphone. It's a solid handset, but both better Android and 4G options are available.