Samsung Stratosphere
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Samsung Stratosphere Overview
The Samsung Stratosphere is a 4G LTE device for Verizon. It is a mid-range handset featuring a 1GHz processor, 4-inch Super AMOLED display and 5MP camera, and is the first LTE device in Verizon's lineup to feature a slide-out QWERTY keyboard.
With more akin to last year's Samsung Galaxy S than the recently released Galaxy SII (a device passed on by Verizon and to which the Stratosphere name was originally linked), the Stratosphere provides an affordably priced alternative to Verizon's typically pricey 4G devices.
Samsung Stratosphere Specs
| General | |
| Form Factor: | Slideout QWERTY |
| AKA: | ? |
| Date Released (YYYY/MM/DD): | 10/13/2011 |
| Size | |
| Weight: | 5.80 ounces |
| Dimensions: | 4.96 x 2.54 x 0.55 inches |
| Display | |
| Resolution: | 480x800 |
| Size: | 4.0-inch |
| Type: | Super AMOLED |
| Camera | |
| Video: | VGA |
| Flash: | LED |
| Auto-focus: | Yes |
| Megapixels: | 5 MP / 1.3 MP |
| Connectivity | |
| GPS: | Yes. with E911 |
| USB: | microUSB 2.0 |
| Bluetooth: | 3.0 + A2DP |
| Wi-Fi: | 802.11 a/b/g/n |
| HDMI: | No |
| Multimedia | |
| Headset Jack: | 3.5 mm |
| Radio: | No |
| Battery | |
| Type: | 1800 mAh |
| Hardware/OS | |
| Operating System: | Android 2.3.4 |
| Internal Memory: | 4 GB |
| External Memory: | microSD (up to 32 GB) |
| RAM: | 512 MB |
| Processor: | 1GHz Hummingbird |
Samsung Stratosphere Reviews
Phone Arena "Enter the Samsung Stratosphere, which just happens to include a handy slide-out keyboard."
CNET "The Samsung Stratosphere's blazing 4G LTE speeds, QWERTY keyboard, and business tools lend it credence as a handset for corporate minds, but its last-season specs may fail to lure those looking for the ultimate smartphone."
Engadget "Shortly afterward, the Samsung Stratosphere sneaked up and snatched the spotlight away from Pantech, offering the very first QWERTY keyboard on an LTE-capable device for a cost similar to that of the Breakout."
Into Mobile "The Samsung Stratosphere for Verizon is the carrier’s first 4G LTE phone with a full, physical slide-out keyboard and in this review, we’ll determine if this Samsung smartphone can keep up with the flood of awesome 4G LTE coming to the market."
Techno Buffalo "In many ways, the Samsung Stratosphere is Verizon’s version of last year’s Epic 4G for Sprint. In fact, it would have made more sense for the phones to have been released simultaneously back in New York last year."
Phone Dog "For the most part, this is the same Galaxy S that you can get on pretty much any wireless carrier, but there are a few improvements."
Android Central "The Stratosphere performs like a high-end device while costing like a mid-range one. It’s being overshadowed by Verizon’s flagship devices, but I suspect for many it will be more than adequate, and for some, perfect, for what they’re looking for."
Android Community "To date there are only eight 4G smartphones available from Verizon, and with the notable exception of the Samsung Stratosphere, all of them are slate-style phones."
Droid Dog "Surrounded by the DROID RAZR, HTC Rezound, and DROID Bionic releases, the Samsung Stratosphere may have been lost in the shuffle a bit."
Talk Android "With most Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphones debuting at $299 for a 2-year contract, its difficult for some consumers to jump on the “lightning fast” bandwagon. Samsung is looking to change that with the Stratosphere."
Gotta Be Mobile "The Samsung Stratosphere on Verizon makes the 4G LTE a real option for the numerous smartphone owners who need a physical keyboard."
PCMag "The Samsung Stratosphere is currently Verizon's only keyboarded 4G LTE smartphone. It's a solid handset, but both better Android and 4G options are available."
Laptop Mag "The Samsung Stratosphere gives Verizon customers fast 4G LTE data and a physical keyboard, but it has short battery life and mediocre performance."
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Samsung Stratosphere News
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Download: Samsung Stratosphere Partial Dump (Ringtones, Notifications and Livewallpapers) Our friend P3Droid has gotten his hands on a partial system dump for the Samsung Stratosphere, Verizon’s upcoming Android handset. He says the device is like a DROID Charge with a keyboard. Something we’ve heard before but we’re always glad to hear corroboration between multiple sources. The full system dump can be had here (164.41MB [...]
Leaked Document Details Samsung Stratosphere Specs, Compares to Other LTE Devices The Samsung Stratosphere is headed to Verizon to further bolster a growing line of 4G phones, but the new device holds a unique feature not found on any existing member of Big Red’s LTE family. A physical keyboard will set the Stratosphere apart, while middle of the road specs should provide an affordable option for [...]
Samsung Stratosphere for Verizon Revealed In Leaked Promo Pics A funny thing happened today when visiting the Pantech Breakout’s page on Wirefly. When viewing the gallery for the Breakout, it seems Wirefly may have slipped in a few press shots for Verizon’s upcoming Samsung Stratosphere 4G LTE device. The Stratosphere is essentially a rehashed version of the Sprint Epic 4G that launched last year. [...]
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Samsung Stratosphere Passes Through The FCC Complete With Verizon 4G LTE The Samsung SCH-i405 better known as Verizon’s Stratosphere, passed through the FCC today complete with LTE 4G bands. The FCC filing confirms yesterday’s rumors that this will essentially be Verizon’s version of the Samsung Epic with no new surprises to report. This device looks to fill the void of 4G LTE enabled QWERTY sliders on Big [...]
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