Boost Celero 5G

“As much as I enjoyed the $279.99 Celero 5G for its iPhone-like looks and capable performance, I have a hard time recommending it over the same-priced Samsung Galaxy A32 5G. I wish Boost would give the Celero 5G a permanent price cut, like its current promotional price of $139.99 or lower. This would make it a whole lot easier to recommend the Celero despite its shortcomings — shorter battery life, more bloatware, untested brand. But without that significant discount, the Celero 5G is not your best bet at Boost.”

“The Dish owned Boost Mobile's first device is the budget-friendly Celero 5G. Normally the retail price is $279.99, but this device frequently goes on sale. With a good 6.5-inch display, good day-to-day performance, and great battery life, this device is worth taking a look at if you are in the market for a new device that won't break the bank. Just don't expect amazing things from the camera.”

“Celero 5G is the first smartphone directly from DISH/Boost Mobile. It comes with a launch price of $139 (or lower from retailers like Walmart) for a large screen smartphone with 5G connectivity. There are a lot of positives – hardware design, performance, display, connectivity, stock Android software, battery life and recharging times. A few things are average such as audio output and camera performance. There is however the lingering question of long-term software support – July 2021 security patch doesn’t inspire too much confidence. And lastly, while the $139 price is quite attractive, Boost is offering the Samsung A32 5G for $149. For $10 more the Samsung is likely to get regular software updates, has better cameras, and a bigger battery.”