Samsung Galaxy Express

“As you see, the I8730 Galaxy Express is a very solid offering from Samsung. It shows that Samsung can perfectly target competition-free market segments with great precision. Rather than throw in everything but the kitchen sink alongside the fast processor, they've given the Galaxy Express a good screen, a robust 2000 mAh battery and the trendy LTE connectivity. Carriers with budding LTE networks would love going after the Galaxy Express and Samsung will happily oblige. Buying one off contract however most probably won't be such a good deal for end users.”

“For a $1 smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy Express is fantastic. You get a decent display, comfortable and attractive design, good performance, and speedy 4G LTE. If you’re on a tight budget and really need to get a phone for next to nothing, the Express is not a bad choice. It’s not as great as the Galaxy S3 (now just $100 on contract), but is definitely better than its price would suggest.”

“The Samsung Galaxy Express I8730 is another example of a Samsung phone that looks and acts like a Samsung phone. The company seems to be pushing hard to give the same basic look and experience across a large range of prices, and if sales are a clue, it seems to be working for the company. For prospective buyers, the choices boil down to how fast you want or need your device, and how big you want it to be. If the Galaxy Express meets your needs, it does a great job of doing exactly what it claims to do.”

“While I prefer the Express above both the Sony Xperia Ion (due to its dated OS and disappointing camera) and the Motorola Atrix HD (because of its less powerful battery), the device isn't necessarily the best $100 phone in AT&T's lineup.If you want the midlevel Galaxy experience but in a more rugged (albeit also more unattractive) package, the Samsung Rugby Pro is basically a tougher version of the Express at the same price. Lastly, not only will you get a swift and solid performance with the Sony Xperia TL Bond phone, but at that same sweet $100 price, you'll also get a powerful 13-megapixel camera to boot.”