"This phone scared me at first as it was my first experience with a smart phone but after a couple days and some research, I feel more comfortable with the phone and I do really love it. I'm in my 40's and some of the "techy" stuff is over my head but with a little patience I've learned a lot about what this phone can do for me and it may not be the biggest, best or fastest, it does everything I need for it to do and some things that others don't. Very happy with Samsung and their products. Great starter smartphone with lots of things that I never knew could be so beneficial to have in a phone. Thanks Samsung."

Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Inexpensive, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight

Cons: battery life not the best, not the best "in phone" guides-had to look online

I would recommend this to a friend!

+7points

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Review 6 for Samsung Illusion® Android Smartphone

RTE425

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

A+

PostedMarch 30, 2012

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedMarch 30, 2012

"I love my Samsung Illusion
Great phone!!
long lasting battery too
A+"

Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Inexpensive, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight

I would recommend this to a friend!

+8points

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Review 7 for Samsung Illusion® Android Smartphone

ichoad

I have used this product for:less than a month

Expertise:novice

# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

Samsung Illusion

PostedJanuary 10, 2012

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedJanuary 10, 2012

"This is my first adventure into the smartphone world. I have yet to learn all of the things my phone can do, but learning something new is very easy. Although it may not be as powerful as some other phones I am more than pleased with its performance."

Pros: Inexpensive, Realistic color, Lightweight

I would recommend this to a friend!

+14points

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Review 8 for Samsung Illusion® Android Smartphone

OldAge50

from Pennsylvania

I have used this product for:1-3 months

Expertise:novice

# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

3 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

Samsung Illusion

PostedDecember 30, 2011

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedDecember 30, 2011

"Being a part of the older generation; I found the Illusion very easy to use. I like the Android operating system but I don't really like all of the Verizon addons but thats not the phones fault. I also like the size and weight of the phone. The font seems to be very easy to read. The phone must have a good processor because it is very responsive and doesn't seem to slow down any. My only wish is they would make phone that get a better signal instead of all of the games and things."

Pros: Bright display, Durable, Lightweight

I would recommend this to a friend!

+13points

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Review 9 for Samsung Illusion® Android Smartphone

dGirl

from Iowa

I have used this product for:less than a month

Expertise:novice

# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5

Features

4 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

Great Phone If You Don't Need Auto Focus Camera

PostedDecember 2, 2011

"This is my first Android phone. I really like it. A couple draw backs are No Mobile Broadband & No Auto Focus Camera. I need auto focus for a banking app I was trying to download but couldn't because Illusion doesn't have auto focus. I am switching to a Samsung Fascinate which looks just like the Illusion but with auto focus. Overall if you don't need auto focus this is a GREAT phone!!!!!!"

Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Inexpensive, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight

Cons: no auto focus, no mobile broadband

+5points

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Review 10 for Samsung Illusion® Android Smartphone

larry9921

from Augusta,GA.

I have used this product for:less than a month

Expertise:novice

# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

love this phone

PostedDecember 2, 2011

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedDecember 2, 2011

"this is the best smartphone i every had. it is the most simple phone to use. a 4 yr old could use it."

Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Inexpensive, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight

I would recommend this to a friend!

+4points

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Review 11 for Samsung Illusion® Android Smartphone

elkhartasian

from Elkhart, IN

I have used this product for:3-6 months

Expertise:intermediate

# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5

Features

4 out of 5

Performance

4 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

4 out of 5

Rating:

4 out of 5

Nice Entry-Level Smartphone

PostedApril 28, 2013

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedApril 28, 2013

"The Samsung Illusion is a good value for those looking for their first smartphone, but expectations shouldn't be extremely high for anyone else. It runs 2.3.5 Gingerbread and the 1Ghz processor suffers from some stuttering/slowdown, especially when exiting apps (in the time from exiting to displaying your home screen icons). The design of the phone is unique with its curved edges and textured rubber backing. The screen is durable but is prone to surface marks even with the most gentle of swiping. The earpiece is quite loud and it handles basic android functions fairly well. It has a massive 1GB of internal storage for apps, which is a definite plus, while still allowing up to a 32GM microSD card. Pictures are crisp and video quality is passable. Overall, a good entry-level phone for a good entry-level price."

I would recommend this to a friend!

+1point

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Review 12 for Samsung Illusion® Android Smartphone

smartphoneuser

from Edgewood, NM

I have used this product for:1-3 months

Expertise:beginner

# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2

Features

4 out of 5

Performance

4 out of 5

Design

4 out of 5

Value

4 out of 5

Rating:

4 out of 5

My phone

PostedDecember 31, 2012

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedDecember 31, 2012

"I like the easy use of my phone and the conveniences of the smartphone. It comes in handy when I am away from my personal computer and need the conveniences of web access. The GPS application is also handy since I need it for my job. That part of the phone has saved me money from having to buy a GPS, which is just another expense."

Pros: Inexpensive, Lightweight

I would recommend this to a friend!

+1point

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Review 13 for Samsung Illusion® Android Smartphone

ddiamondt

from Sarassota, FL

I have used this product for:1-3 months

Expertise:beginner

# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2

Features

4 out of 5

Performance

4 out of 5

Design

4 out of 5

Value

4 out of 5

Rating:

4 out of 5

great user friendly phone

PostedOctober 4, 2012

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedOctober 4, 2012

"great user friendly phone, easy to navigate - perfect for novice smartphone users."

Pros: Bright display, Inexpensive, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight

I would recommend this to a friend!

+2points

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Review 14 for Samsung Illusion® Android Smartphone

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from BROWNSVILLE, TX

I have used this product for:less than a month

Expertise:beginner

# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2

Features

4 out of 5

Performance

4 out of 5

Design

4 out of 5

Value

4 out of 5

Rating:

4 out of 5

excellent phone

PostedMay 11, 2012

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedMay 11, 2012

"love the phone great feature and the bright screen and its design flawless"

Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display

I would recommend this to a friend!

-1point

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Review 15 for Samsung Illusion® Android Smartphone

MattMan1969

from Denver, CO

I have used this product for:1-3 months

Expertise:intermediate

# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2

Features

4 out of 5

Performance

3 out of 5

Design

4 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

4 out of 5

Great Phone

PostedMay 5, 2012

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedMay 5, 2012

"Great phone super fast and easy to use. The only problem I have really is the battery life. I definately have to keep charging it much more than I would like. With that said I would definately recommend this phone to other people."

Pros: Bright display, Inexpensive, Realistic color

Cons: battery runs low quickly

I would recommend this to a friend!

0points

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Review 16 for Samsung Illusion® Android Smartphone

Toyhauller

from Casselberry

I have used this product for:less than a month

Expertise:novice

# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5

Features

4 out of 5

Performance

4 out of 5

Design

3 out of 5

Value

3 out of 5

Rating:

3 out of 5

Good and bad

PostedOctober 4, 2012

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

PostedOctober 4, 2012

"This phone is seemingly easy to operate, and is of good quality.
My only problem and it is ,in my opinion a big one., there is virtually no documentation on how to use the device.
There is a Master your device which basically tells you how to turn it on but lacks any details.
If you go on line you can download the full manual BUT it is out of date.
This is my first smart phone. but not my first phone. I have a degree in Electronics technology so I can usually figure things out. The first two days I had to return to the store twice to figure how to do some simple tasks.
If I can last it out I may learn to like the phone."

Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Inexpensive, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight

Cons: poor documentation

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

0points

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Review 17 for Samsung Illusion® Android Smartphone

Dmaster223

I have used this product for:less than a month

Expertise:intermediate

# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5

Features

4 out of 5

Performance

4 out of 5

Design

4 out of 5

Value

4 out of 5

Rating:

3 out of 5

Samsung Illusion Phone

PostedSeptember 2, 2012

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

PostedSeptember 2, 2012

"Screen is Scratched VERY easily. If samsung would have used a better screen on this phone i would recommend to my friend"

Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Inexpensive, Lightweight, app capability

Cons: Poor quality, Not high def, screen

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

-1point

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Review 18 for Samsung Illusion® Android Smartphone

Rileyju

from Hershey, PA

I have used this product for:6-12 months

Expertise:intermediate

# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2

Features

2 out of 5

Performance

2 out of 5

Design

2 out of 5

Value

2 out of 5

Rating:

2 out of 5

Horrible

PostedMay 2, 2013

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

PostedMay 2, 2013

"This phone has a terrible battery life, horrible camera, and I often have no service in most areas. I am surfing the internet on my phone in places where I should have great service, and all of a sudden, my internet crashes. I would not recommend this phone at all, unless you need a phone just to own a phone."

Pros: Bright display, Inexpensive, Lightweight

Cons: Poor quality, Not high def, Did not meet expectations, poor battery life

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

0points

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Review 19 for Samsung Illusion® Android Smartphone

WayDPo

from Arkansas

I have used this product for:1-3 months

Expertise:expert

# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

1 out of 5

Design

4 out of 5

Value

2 out of 5

Rating:

1 out of 5

Run from this until they fix the network connection issue

PostedFebruary 4, 2012

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

PostedFebruary 4, 2012

"I have had two of these within two months. Never dropped or abused either one. Both will boot up and within 15-20 minutes no longer connect to the network. Run as fast as you can to another phone."

Pros: Lightweight

Cons: Poor quality, Did not meet expectations, software is buggy

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

My product recommendations

Galaxy Nexus (Verizon) Android Smartphone

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-22points

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