Verizon Wireless SCH-I510 Droid Charge

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 14 expert reviews

Excellent:

4
Good:

6
Average:

2
Bad:

2

Pros:

Outstanding screen, Smooth performance, Good call and camera quality.
Amazing screen, great camera, good call quality
The 4.3" Super AMOLED Plus display is extremely bright and vivid, and performs exceptionally well in sunlight compared to other display techs, Verizon's 4G LTE is fast. I experienced anywhere from 1020Mbps down in a variety of locations, with consiste

Cons:

Gigantic, 4G LTE kind of a letdown, Horrendous battery life
Plastic shell, Underwhelming specs, Inconsistent TouchWiz UI, Expensive, Some permanent bloatware

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Last revision on November 7, 2011

Reviewers Liked

Outstanding screen, Smooth performance, Good call and camera quality
Amazing screen, great camera, good call quality
The 4.3" Super AMOLED Plus display is extremely bright and vivid, and performs exceptionally well in sunlight compared to other display techs, Verizon's 4G LTE is fast. I experienced anywhere from 1020Mbps down in a variety of locations, with consiste
Impressive Super AMOLED Plus display, Fast 4G LTE data speeds, Good call quality, 32GB memory card included, HDMI video port
Fast 4G performance. Ultra-vibrant Super AMOLED Plus screen. Stellar camera and camcorder
The Samsung Droid Charge has a gorgeous Super AMOLED Plus touch screen. Verizon's 4G LTE data speeds are superfast, and the smartphone offers longer battery life than the HTC ThunderBolt. Call quality and camera quality are also good
Brilliant Super AMOLED Plus display, Superb battery life, Light weight
Impressive Super AMOLED Plus display, Fast 4G LTE data speeds, Good call quality, 32GB memory card included, HDMI video port
Large and best in class display, fast 4G data speeds
The Super AMOLED screen is impressive, 4G LTE service is very fast

Reviewers Didn't Like

Gigantic, 4G LTE kind of a letdown, Horrendous battery life
Plastic shell, Underwhelming specs, Inconsistent TouchWiz UI, Expensive, Some permanent bloatware
Unreliable data connections, poor battery life, sluggish user interface
TouchWiz 3.0 is slow, buggy, and in no way improves the user experience. With TouchWiz 4.0 coming on the Galaxy S II (and being exceptionally fast), one can hope the Charge will get the bump to TW4 when it receives Android 2.3, If you live in a 3Gonly cov
Can drop to 3G when indoors, Video recording looks out of focus, Slippery plastic feel, No LED notification light, Large Flash sites will lockup the web browser
Plastic housing feels cheap. Older CPU benchmarks behind its competitors. Battery life not terrific
The Droid Charge is large. It's also pricey, especially considering it doesn't have some of the latest features, like a dual-core processor
Plasticy design, Singlecore performance, Cost
Can drop to 3G when indoors, Video recording looks out of focus, Slippery plastic feel, No LED notification light, Large Flash sites will lockup the web browser
Plasticky look, call quality
Phone is large, lacking in distinctive design, Battery wears out too soon

Expert reviews and ratings

100

Video Review: Samsung's Droid Charge smartphone offers both 4G connectivity and a super slim design. Thrown in a 4.3" super AMOLED screen, dual cameras and a $180 price, the Charge could be the top choice. Chris Hardwick and Kevin Pereira review the...

By G4tv.com on June 16, 2011

In theory, the Samsung Droid Charge is a high-quality phone. Its screen is one of the most beautiful that I've ever seen, the processing power is respectable, and it's one of the few devices that's available on Verizon's esteemed 4G LTE...

By Brighthand on June 14, 2011

The Samsung Droid Charge is expensive, but it is also a solid device that you probably won't regret choosing once you leave the store....

By Digital Trends on May 31, 2011

As the second LTE smartphone available for Verizon, the Droid Charge offers a glimpse as to what is to come. New technology always seems to start off big and slow, and the Droid Charge is no exception. That being said, speed addicts will be so...

By Pocketnow on May 27, 2011

Overall the Samsung Droid Charge ranks in with an 'Average' ranking. While the design, display, and features of the phone are great, the hardware and software is definitely where it begins to disappoint. When looked upon closely, the hardware...

By BrightHub on May 20, 2011

Yes, $299 is a lot to spend on a smartphone. But the Samsung Droid Charge offers a lot for your money: blazing LTE speeds, a large and bright display, and an excellent camera. Its main 4G LTE rival on Verizon, the $249 offers comparable performance,...

By LaptopMag on May 10, 2011

Sponsored links, if any, appear in green. The Samsung DROID Charge is the second 4G LTE() capable smartphone to hit Verizon Wireless, following the HTC ThunderBolt. It features a lot of the same attributes of the ThunderBolt; a 4.3-inch screen, a...

By MobileBurn on May 08, 2011

The Samsung Droid Charge skips the HTC Thunderbolt's Sense UI layer in favor of lighter weight and a better camera; both are killer handsets, as long as you don't need great battery life. Buy it...

By PC Mag on May 06, 2011

Verizon's second 4G LTE phone is the charging forward. Read our complete Samsung Droid Charge review here.Samsung Droid Charge Report Verizon's second 4G LTE phone is Charging out of the starting gates, only to lead a formidable force of speedy...

By infoSync World on May 04, 2011

It's not the prettiest or most advanced smartphone, but the Samsung Droid Charge takes advantage of Verizon's great 4G data speeds, while offering decent battery...

By cnet on May 04, 2011

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