keeptorontoclean

User Reviews

• 

  keeptorontoclean

  

  Samsung Galaxy A70

  Global · 8GB · 128GB · A705FN

  4 years ago

  Edit review

  A wonderful device with bright, beautiful screen

  Have model SM-A705W on the Rogers network in Canada. Most impressed by the incredible battery life. Updates not that frequent as it current on Oct, 2019 security patch yet we're already in late December. Also it is not scheduled to receive Android 10 update until April 2020 (!). That's simply too slow compared to others.
  
  The phone has a headphone jack , a rarity these days. The display is bright and clear. Got Antutu score of 199K last time I ran it a few days ago.
  
  If Samsung added wireless charging and an IR blaster this would be the perfect phone for me. Instead I had to add those items separately.

  Pros

  • Great battery life
  • Bright, clear display
  • Headphone jack

  Cons

  • Slow for updates
  • No IR blaster
  • No wireless charging

  • 9.5
  • Screen8.7
  • Performance8.3
  • Camera8.0
  • Connectivity10
  • Battery9.0

  View answers

  0

  Thanks!

  0

  Thanks!
• 

  keeptorontoclean

  

  Essential PH-1

  Global · 4GB · 128GB

  4 years ago

  Edit review

  A SPEEDY SMARTPHONE THAT GETS ALL THE LATEST SECURITY PATCHES

  Incredible phone so far and I should know, I've had plenty of smartphones before this. If you're looking for regular security updates and a beautifully designed device this is one of your best choices. I bought mine used, in great condition, for just $250CDN. Phone works perfectly with Rogers here in Canada as it has all the required LTE bands for incredible coverage.
  
  My favourite part is the clean Android install with zero bloatware. Also it gets updates every month. Fantastic for security minded users. I'm currently running official Android Q Beta 3, Android Version 10. May 5, 2019 security patch.

  Pros

  • Clean Android install, no bloatware
  • Excellent LTE bands for maximum coverage
  • Beautiful design with ceramic backing

  Cons

  • No headphone jack
  • No IR blaster
  • No IP/water resistance rating

  • 10
  • Screen8.2
  • Performance10
  • Camera6.7
  • Connectivity10
  • Battery7.0

  View answers

  2

  Thanks!

  2

  Thanks!