EDIT AUGUST 24, 2022: two years later and this phone is still going strong! Even when I use the phone throughout the day, it only needs to be charged every 24 hours. My phone case has kept it protected, it still looks brand new. Still runs like new. Even though this phone is "renewed" I've never had an issue that required it to be troubleshooted or repaired. If I ever replace the phone, I'm buying it renewed!
Original review 2020:
This is a product review, but first I wanna discuss my satisfaction with the fact that this is a renewed item.
The phone arrived in a neat little box with generic brand charge cable and adapter, neither of these items are suited for the fast-charging capabilities of the phone, but I bought this item for the phone, so I'm not gonna knock them on a cord and adapter. The phone looked brand new, no scratches or damage of any kind, not even so much as a fingerprint on it.
The phone powered up just fine and I was able to get it setup without a hitch, as far as I'm concerned they did an excellent job with the renewal, there's no way I can tell that it was even renewed except for the generic box, cable and charger. BTW, this product does not come with earbuds or anything, you only get the phone, the generic cord and generic adapter. Overall, I'm happy buying this renewed, saved myself 50% of the brand new price.
As for reviewing the phone itself, this is my first Samsung phone, I've never so much as seen a Galaxy Note with my own eyes, and therefore I'm still learning things about it. But I can say I love the stereo speakers, it's great when playing music or gaming, the sound has a nice punch to it, better than any phone speakers I've ever heard. I was worried I wouldn't get used to the lack of a headphone jack, but I don't actually need it, I bought myself a nice pair of Bluetooth headphones, and I can't think of any other reason I would need the headphone jack.
The screen is really nice, it's amazing how the fingerprint scanner is INSIDE the screen, makes for unlocking the phone quite easy and free of having to hold the phone awkwardly like with other phones. The hole punch for the camera in the screen is much less distracting than I thought it would be, and in the end, I hardly notice it. Since the fingerprint scanner is located inside the screen, you can't just get a traditional otterbox case for this phone, the heavy duty screen protector doesn't allow fingerprint scanning, so you have to buy a specific stick-on screen protector. As for the phone case, I bought myself a ArmadilloTek case, and I love it...
I like having all the extra storage on the phone, in the past I always felt like my phone filled up with stuff too quickly. Also all my previous phones were prone to becoming slow after filling it up with apps, photos and music, but this phone...I've given it everything I have, only used up like 75 gigs, and have plenty more space, as well as the fast chip set in the phone makes the phone lightning fast.
As for battery life, it lasts a long time! If you're just texting, listening to music, or periodically surfing the web, this phone lasts approximately 40-48 hours on a single charge. If you're playing games and other power-consuming things, I believe this phone might get you through a pretty rigorous 24 hours.
This phone came pre-loaded with a few useless apps, but didn't come pre-loaded with all the other useful apps that generally come on androids like a music player, Amazon, and other such...loaded it myself. I ended up loading Samsung Music...which I already love way more than iTunes or Apple Music.
I'm still learning how to use the stylus pen, believe me, there is a TON of ways to use the pen, but from what I've tried so far, it's great! I especially like being able to hand-write notes and convert them to text. I wish I could say more about the phone, but again, I'm still learning. Overall, I'm happy with this purchase, it was well worth the money, I highly recommend it!
Samsung Galaxy Note 10, 256GB, Aura Black - Fully Unlocked (Renewed)
4.2 | 4,010 ratings
Price: 228
Last update: 07-08-2024
About this item
Fully Unlocked: Fully unlocked and compatible with any carrier of choice (e.g. AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, Verizon, US-Cellular, Cricket, Metro, etc.), both domestically and internationally.
The device does not come with headphones or a SIM card. It does include a charger and charging cable that may be generic.
Inspected and guaranteed to have minimal cosmetic damage, which is not noticeable when the device is held at arm's length.
Successfully passed a full diagnostic test which ensures like-new functionality and removal of any prior-user personal information.
Tested for battery health and guaranteed to have a minimum battery capacity of 80%.
The device does not come with headphones or a SIM card. It does include a charger and charging cable that may be generic.
Inspected and guaranteed to have minimal cosmetic damage, which is not noticeable when the device is held at arm's length.
Successfully passed a full diagnostic test which ensures like-new functionality and removal of any prior-user personal information.
Tested for battery health and guaranteed to have a minimum battery capacity of 80%.
Product information
| Product Dimensions | 7 x 5 x 4 inches |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 6 ounces |
| ASIN | B07Z3XZDT5 |
| Item model number | SM-N970U1 |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| Customer Reviews |
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars
4,010 ratings
4.2 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #281 in Amazon Renewed (See Top 100 in Amazon Renewed) #79 in Renewed Smartphones |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| OS | Android |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Wireless communication technologies | Cellular |
| Connectivity technologies | Bluetooth |
| GPS | True |
| Special features | Fast Charging Support |
| Display technology | AMOLED |
| Other display features | Wireless |
| Human Interface Input | Buttons |
| Other camera features | Rear, Front |
| Form Factor | Smartphone |
| Color | Aura Black |
| Battery Power Rating | 3500 |
| Whats in the box | SIM Tray Ejector |
| Manufacturer | Samsung |
| Date First Available | October 14, 2019 |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 256 GB |
| Standing screen display size | 6.3 Inches |
| Ram Memory Installed Size | 12 GB |
| Battery Capacity | 4500 Milliamp Hours |
| Weight | 6 Ounces |
| Charging Time | 77 minutes |
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