Samsung Galaxy Fame GT-S6810

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 17 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

3
Average:

3
Bad:

11

Pros:

Handy design.
Solid casing.
Screen's high brightness.

Cons:

Narrow viewing angles.
Low contrast.

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Last revision on January 14, 2015

Reviewers Liked

Handy design
Solid casing
Screen's high brightness
Cool even during load
Nice camera for a low-end smartphone
Well designed
Free 50GB Dropbox storage (for 2 years)

Reviewers Didn't Like

Narrow viewing angles
Low contrast
Only middling performance
Pre-installed bloatware
Low resolution display
Occasional performance issues

Expert reviews and ratings

There's nothing wrong with a cheap, functional smartphone, and the Galaxy Fame is exactly that. The trouble is that even at this price the Fame is being squeezed out by much better phones that cost roughly the same amount. Windows-toting Lumia 520 is a much better performer at a similar size, and the Moto's E and -G knock the Fame for six. It's not a bad deal, but for just a tiny bit more there are better deals to be had.

By PCAdvisor on July 21, 2014

Galaxy Fame review: UK price, what it is The Galaxy Fame is a budget Android phone from Samsung. It has an SRP of £145, but it's been around for a while and can be purchased for around £50 from online retailers. (See all budget smartphone reviews .) ...

By PC Advisor on July 21, 2014

The Samsung Galaxy Fame is another Galaxy handset designed to sit towards the bottom of the range, competing in the challenging budget smartphone market. This leaves it to play against the likes of the LG Optimus L3 2, the Nokia Lumia 520 and Samsung's...

By TechRadar AU on July 08, 2013

Price: £158.50 Reviewer: Phillip BrownA small-screened phone with plenty of power and zippy software but boring hardware? Sounds like a Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini Mini to us.T ired of giant phone screens you can’t stretch your thumb across? While Samsung...

By What Mobile on June 21, 2013

The Samsung Galaxy Fame comes out just ahead of its nearest rival the Galaxy Young because of its superior camera. But while its processor appeared better on paper, in practise the lack of RAM held it back and the larger screen actually has a slightly...

By Wired UK on June 17, 2013

The Samsung Galaxy Fame doesn’t offer enough for the price tag. Performance is rather slow, the small display is low-res and battery life is mediocre. However, you’ll get more for your money from the likes of the Huawei Ascend G510 and LG Optimus L5...

By 3G UK on June 12, 2013

A budget phone with Samsung’s excellent build quality, but poor performance and a short battery life detract from it...

By Expert Reviews on June 04, 2013

The Samsung Galaxy Fame is attractive, cheap and has a decent camera. It's let down though by its sluggish processor and lacklustre screen. Unless you're desperate to put a Samsung Galaxy phone in your pocket, you can spend your money more wisely...

By CNET UK on June 04, 2013

Entry-level Android specs in a tidy little package, the Samsung Galaxy Fame is one of the company's newest low-end Jelly Bean devices, but how does it fare in real-world use?In the hand the Galaxy Fame is a cute, compact little phone. Despite an entirely...

By Recombu on May 31, 2013

The Samsung Galaxy Fame is budget by nature but not by price. It’s too slow and laggy and has a dire screen – unacceptable for the £150 price tag. Unless it comes down in price considerably, we advise you look elsewhere.

By TrustedReviews on May 30, 2013

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