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Samsung Galaxy Avant / Samsung Galaxy Avant SM-G386T

Samsung Galaxy Avant / Samsung Galaxy Avant SM-G386T

360 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
performance (10)
portability (8)
price (6)
usability (5)
size (4)

Negative
battery (8)
camera (7)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 360 reviews of Samsung Galaxy Avant / Samsung Galaxy Avant SM-G386T. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Reviewers really like the screen and usability. The price and portability also get good opinions, but there are some less positive opinions about the camera and battery.

performance, portability, price, usability, screen

battery, camera

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Samsung Galaxy Avant / Samsung Galaxy Avant SM-G386T is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for Samsung Galaxy Avant / Samsung Galaxy Avant SM-G386T

alaTest has collected and analyzed 330 user reviews of Samsung Galaxy Avant / Samsung Galaxy Avant SM-G386T from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com.

86% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Eugene Kim (pcmag.com)

Samsung Galaxy Avant (T-Mobile)

The Samsung Galaxy Avant is a decent value for 4G LTE-equipped smartphones on T-Mobile, but better options abound on the unlocked market.

Affordable. 4G LTE connectivity. Generous internal storage.

Mediocre camera and display quality.

Camera and Conclusions The 5-megapixel rear-facing camera takes just-passable photos for online sharing. Photos captured in bright outdoor light show a decent level of detail and balanced exposure. The Avant tends to overexpose shots a bit, which helps...

May, 2015

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Expert review by : Jessica Dolcourt (cnet.com)

Samsung Galaxy Avant review

With modest specs like a low-resolution 4.5-inch screen and a 5-megapixel camera, T-Mobile's Samsung Galaxy Avant is all about value. Android 4.4 keeps it current, as does the 1.2GHz quad-core processor inside. Unfortunately, Samsung's decision to step...

Android 4.4 and a 1.2GHz CPU make the Samsung Galaxy Avant worth considering. Its leatherlike plastic backing feels comfy, and call quality was fantastic.

Its camera takes lackluster shots slowly, and a dreary TFT screen drains the life out of your websites, photos and videos.

Its screen and camera disappoint, but Samsung's Galaxy Avant is one of T-Mobile's better options at this price.

Sep, 2014

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Consumer review (cnet.com)

Dependable phone with decent battery life!

I've had the phone for about 8 months at this point, it's been dependable, battery life is good…I can talk all day and still have 50% battery available…overall I am very very happy with this phone

Long Battery life, easy to use, fast!

none…I'm very happy with the phone

Aug, 2015

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Consumer review (cnet.com)

"I have had to exchange this phone. this phone is crap people can't understand you cuts off worst one ever "

Let me save you some time and money I am going to take this phone back And they was telling me that I will have to pay a 50.00 restocking fee, I will definitely will raise Holy sand if they try this, these phones do have a defect in them folk can't...

nice apps, on the note of a samsung s3 nice feel,

Don't waste your money on this phone I am going to take this back I know it has to be defective I agree with the customer folk can't understand you

Mar, 2015

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Consumer review (cnet.com)

I have had to exchange this phone. this phone is crap people can't understand you cuts off worst one ever

nice apps, on the note of a samsung s3 nice feel,

Don't waste your money on this phone I am going to take this back I know it has to be defective I agree with the customer folk can't understand you

Mar, 2015

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Consumer review (cnet.com)

"This phone is clearly defective. The incoming and outgoing call features are terrible. Whoever you are talking to can't understand you or vise versa.

This phone is defective. I judge this because I bought 2 phones at the same time, and both are having the same issues. Not a coincidence I think. If you only want to use apps or text it is fine, except for the very short battery life. But if you plan...

Lots of memory

Very poor camera, short battery life, and terrible phone call features. Also very quiet tones. Poor speakers.

Oct, 2014

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Consumer review (cnet.com)

"powerful for its size"

I got this to replace my 2 year old HTC S, something woefully out of date. This phone is responsive and has a bright screen. It is the exact phone that I have been looking for. Unfortunately the camera is not good at all and the battery drains quite...

size, ease of use

battery, camera

Sep, 2014

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Consumer review (cnet.com)

powerful for its size

size, ease of use

battery, camera

Sep, 2014

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Consumer review (cnet.com)

Samsung for the win

I've been waiting for T-Mobile

4g lte, long battery life, music, touch screen, great camera, processor, WiFi, memory, durable, keyboard, GPS

average battery life, camera app quirks

Aug, 2014

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Consumer review (phonescoop.com)

Good buy for the features, some compromises

Previously had a Galaxy S4 that I liked, but when switching to T-Mobile, wanted something nearly as functional but without the $600+ flagship price. This was it, and it fit the bill for just over a year now. Lately though, system is feeling sluggish...

Dec, 2015

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