85
Timothy Beck Werth
Mashable
“It's an easy recommendation unless you need Ultra or Pro-level cameras for creative or professional reasons.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Thinner, lighter build
- Longer battery life
- Capable outer screen
- Fast performance
- Unique flip design
- Eye‑catching pink colorway
Points of Contention
- No telephoto camera
- Limited to 12GB RAM
- $100 more than last year
- High price
- Hardware mostly unchanged from previous model
- Vulnerable to dust ingress
Professional Reviews
3 reviews from 3 critics80
Eric Zeman
PCMag
“Despite Samsung's efforts to add joy, the phone stops just short of being a must-have in your pocket.”
80
Dominic Preston
The Verge
“The cover screen feels more like a phone than ever, but the limitations are still what makes it.”
