Sprint Upstage (Samsung SPH-m620) Review - Intro
The Upstage sports an innovative new design, with a different interface on either side of the phone. On one side you find the control keys and a keypad, with a very small screen and limited access to most of the phone's functions. On the other side is a larger screen with touch sensitive controls beneath and full access to all the phone's functions, except text entry. The result of this design is a lot of "flipping", which can detract from the experience. Still, the Upstage sells itself with its slim good looks, and unusual design, although the interface leaves something to be desired.
We found the multimedia functionality on the Upstage to be adequate, with the standard Sprint music player doing a reasonable job of playing back music and a barely average 1.3 megapixel camera. Battery performance was sub-par unless you use the included battery wallet, which adds significant bulk to the device and makes it harder to interact with the flip design. Still, if you are willing to put up with it you will find that you get excellent battery life. Once you get past the Upstage's hardware design you will find that under the hood is it a fairly standard mid level phone. The Upstage is meant to impress others, not necessarily the user.
We reviewed the Sprint Upstage on Sprint's CDMA network. It is not currently available from any other carrier. You can purchase the phone from Sprint's website for $149.99 with a 2-year contract agreement.
|
Next |
| Shop
|
 |
Individual |
900 |
0.0667 |
59.99 |
| Shop
|
|
Individual |
1350 |
0.0593 |
79.99 |
| Shop
|
|
Family |
700 |
0.1000 |
69.99 |
| Shop
|
|
Family |
1400 |
0.0643 |
89.99 |
|
|
|
|
