Samsung SCH-R900 Craft

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Pros:

Bright and crisp AMOLED screen, HD video playback capability, Good photo quality, Standard size headphone jack, Roomy keyboard, WiFi connectivity.
Stunning AMOLED display, Great calling quality, LTE connectivity
The Samsung Craft is the 4G-enabled phone for MetroPCS. It has a bright, crisp AMOLED display and it supports 32GB expandable memory and HD video playback.

Cons:

Sluggish processor, Slow 4G connection, Limited 4G and 3G coverage, Glossy body attracts fingerprints, Poor battery life
Bulky & bland design, Inconsistent web browsing experience, No preloaded apps

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Last revision on October 10, 2011

Reviewers Liked

Bright and crisp AMOLED screen, HD video playback capability, Good photo quality, Standard size headphone jack, Roomy keyboard, WiFi connectivity
Stunning AMOLED display, Great calling quality, LTE connectivity
The Samsung Craft is the 4G-enabled phone for MetroPCS. It has a bright, crisp AMOLED display and it supports 32GB expandable memory and HD video playback

Reviewers Didn't Like

Sluggish processor, Slow 4G connection, Limited 4G and 3G coverage, Glossy body attracts fingerprints, Poor battery life
Bulky & bland design, Inconsistent web browsing experience, No preloaded apps
The Samsung Craft's processing speeds were slow, and 3G support is limited

Expert reviews and ratings

Today we’re taking a look at another Samsung, the Samsung Craft, and it’s actually got a lot backing it up. I was actually pretty surprised by the sheer amount of stuff they’ve got loaded into this phone, and I think you will be...

By MobileWhack on October 20, 2010

With arms wide open and readily awaiting an embrace, we welcome the next generation of data connectivity for mobile with the onset of LTE. Sure it's only available in one market for right now, but it does signal the next era of mobile connectivity...

By Phone Arena on October 15, 2010

The Samsung Craft is one of MetroPCS' most advanced feature phones, and its 4G capabilities are an added draw for those in the carrier's LTE...

By cnet on October 04, 2010

Experts agree that while the Samsung Craft is the most advanced feature phone on MetroPCS, it's still no match for full-featured smartphones. "It's not a revolution," says PCMag's Sascha Segan, and PhoneScoop.com's Philip Berne says the...

By ConsumerSearch on October 01, 2011

MetroPCS, an American regional wireless carrier is offering talk, text and Internet at 4G speeds for $50 or $60 a month - and without a contract. Their 4G plan has an impressive list of features, including a $5 monthly add-on for unlimited calling...

By Bright Side of News on February 08, 2011

The Samsung Craft is a phone for a museum. It should be displayed on a shelf with a placard that reads “First LTE Handset” and a sign that warns visitors not to touch. Besides its briefly unique status, there is little else to recommend this...

By Phone Scoop on September 30, 2010