This was the phone I picked to hold me over until my Galaxy Note 7 replacement phone came in -- and it was great! It had the latest version of Android on it and, although it lagged a bit with certain tasks, it was able to handle the apps I used most. My best advice would be to curb your expectations. At this price, you're not getting all of the bells and whistles of other, more expensive phones. The camera, for example, is only 5 megapixels, but it's doable for most -- especially if posting online. For me, the best part was having a glass screen as well as nice, textured back that didn't feel too dissimilar to the premium Galaxy phones I've come to love. It's obvious that entry level phones have come a long way from the cheap LG Optimus V I had a few years ago. Anyway, if you're new to smart phones or just looking for an affordable break from the high prices of flagship phones, this one is a great choice!

Coming from a Samsung S4, this phone is a downgrade, however the features are decent, the price, stellar, and you get some of the best new features in a pared down utilitarian phone. Marshmallow, removable battery, upgradeable storage, and metal casing were winning features, while small things like the keyboard, slower processor and less than impressive screen resolution were the trade offs. The 16 GB onboard is a must have as Samsung needs alot of butt room to take a seat in this phone. You will get half of that 16 GB when you put on a modest amount of apps. Many complaints re phone not working..I think I picked up a winner and for 4 bucks a month..I will keep it. MIKE DROP!

Pros: inexpensive, light weight and easy to use Cons: lack of color selection, not water proof

I've picked up 3 of these over the past two weeks and all were easy to set up and use. Even though it's value priced, it works as well or better than "flagship" phones from 2 years ago. There are some who may wish to pay $500 more so they can claim to have the fastest speeds and / or get a free VR headset. If you want a good, solid smart phone, this should be your choice. This phone has all the core features: Front/back camera, LED flash, HD Voice and Video calling (on Verizon), Android 6, and expandable memory (micro SD). The only downside is screen resolution @ 720p. The screen is very readable outdoors and should suffice for most people. Buttom line: Why buy a Porsche if all you need is a Toyota?

The Galaxy J3 is a good starter cell phone for performing the basic functions. It is relatively easy to learn, especially if you use an android tablet (many of the same commands and functions). The battery life is decent, the camera works well and the phone is easy to use. If you don't need all the bells and whistles and mega memory, this phone is a great option.