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Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 391 reviews

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Customers are satisfied with the Samsung Galaxy J3 Emerge's camera quality, ease of use, and its affordability. Many appreciate the device's battery life and sufficient storage for their needs. Positive feedback also highlights the phone's performance and screen size. The phone's features are also frequently praised.

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  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good standard cell phone

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works well; has all the functions that I need. The autocorrect drives me nuts and I'm still trying to figure out if I can turn that function off. Wish electronics still came with a written manual.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Does what it needs

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I got this phone after I broke my j3, for the most part this phone is good. It does everything I need it to. My only complaint is camera quality is noticeably worse then I am used to with the j3.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great phone

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this phone for my 15 yr old daughter. What can I say, you can't go wrong with a Samsung. The quality of the phone is great. She watches movies on it all the time and the quality of the picture very vivid.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Solid

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Switched from LG Stylo, although smaller, a proper device.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Worked for about a year...

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Nice phone on a budget. After about a year usage with minimum apps and photos becomes difficult. Freezing happens ALOT.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fantastic Value

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This little gem has everything you'll every need . It is priced at a fraction of the cost of any other phone out there that has internet and app capability, camera/video, and voice recorder. Slim-line features make this phone current with today's "looks"

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Beginner phone

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I had bought this for one of my younger family members for their first phone and I am happy I did. This phone does exactly what you need it to do and more for the price your paying. Also you can’t beat a unlimited plan for 35 dollars a month.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    OK but not great

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I dropped my J3 Samsung Galaxy phone so it had to be replaced. I got the J3 Emerge but like my 1st phone much better. Not all of my contacts were transferred to the new phone and the data is supposed to be high speed on the new plan I got which had a higher data plan. Data is really slow so it uses up too much data in too short a time. I was in a hurry and wish I had looked into the reviews before I got the new phone.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Return to a classic!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Story Mode really gives you a chance to get reconnected with the saga and having the opportunity to play as "the Boss" gives you a great look at their power and how to use it!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Phone has worked better than expected

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this phone after checking several reviews. Getting it activated on Virgin Mobile was a real headache until I got a real person on the phone. The phone has worked perfectly, no problems at all, and is a great improvement over it's predecessor.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Value!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this phone for a family member who doesn't use all the bells and whistles of a more expensive phone. This phone does ebb curbing he needs and more.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great phone

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love the Virgin Mobile NO CONTRACT phones. There is no reason anyone should be locked into a contract if you don't like their service.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Alright

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    The phone was alright but the service of virgin mobile wasn't what I wanted. For one thing I told them I needed a hotspot to share with my laptop and the girl unfortunately told me the $35 plan had it when it doesn't. So I lost my $35 because I had to switch to Boost Mobile who has it and I changed phones to a LG because it's alot better phone. The phone isn't bad though, depends on what you need it for. Some will be happy with it and others not.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good for the bucks

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    Solid built. Obviouslt not high end device, but it does the job. I watch videos listen to songs. no problem.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    so far so good

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    Haven't had the phone for that long so I am not sure all that it can do and how well it can do it but so far I am really enjoying the look and feel.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good phone for the money

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    Good phone for the money. I had to uninstall a lot of bloatware, but otherwise it's fine. Updates work OK but take up a lot of space.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Great phone for the price

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    I'm a loyal samsung customer first of all, but this phone is a little disappointing because it has a really short battery life if you use any apps on data... however, Virgin mobile is an iffy carrier that doesn't have many other options for this mid level price range. I was impressed with its pictures and video streaming qualities.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great phone setup without a big contract

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A good phone without a long term contract and an affordable monthly bill. However, it is difficult to find a shock resistant case for the model.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    good phone for price

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    I like the phone overall, could have better battery life, but it seems to have everything you would need for the reasonable price of phone

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Cell phone

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    Bought this phone to replace one I broke. I'm rough on them but this has been one of the best I've owned highly recommend

    I would recommend this to a friend