Samsung Ace SPH-i325 Review

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I found it hard to judge the Ace's battery performance. The device seemed to drain its battery unusually quickly, lasting only about a day of very light use, probably due to the odd roaming behavior I mentioned earlier, and repeatedly scanning for Sprint towers. Lacking more experience with the Ace on its home network, I hesitate to characterize the battery life, other than to say that similarly built Samsung devices have proven out quite well in the past, and would usually go a solid several days of use even on a standard battery.

Conclusion

While the Ace doesn't have any break-out features that would make it a must have, it does build on a solid and well-made design, and delivers fast connectivity in a slim package. With the relative flop of Motorola's recent updates to their original Q design, the Ace is left as the preeminent choice for Sprint users who want a robust, keyboard-enabled smartphone without sacrificing size or style.

Its combination of technologies makes it a good choice for pond-hopping business users who need email access, as well as light users of all stripes, though some of its limitations may frustrate those looking for a heavy multimedia phone. But if you want high speed Internet and a stylish build, and don't need more than 2 GB of memory, then the Ace is a fine machine.