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| Product | Samsung Freeform III SCH-R380 (MetroPCS) | Samsung Acclaim (U.S. Cellular) | Samsung Gusto 2 (Verizon Wireless) | Huawei Verge (MetroPCS) |
| Price | $99.99 | MSRP: $169.95 | $199.99 | $45.83 |
| CNET editors' rating | 3 stars | 3.5 stars | 3.5 stars | 2.5 stars |
| Average user rating | 3.5 stars | 1.5 stars | 4.5 stars | 0 stars |
| Release date | July 7, 2011 | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Bottom line | Thanks to great call quality and its sturdy keyboard, the Samsung Freeform III is a solid messaging phone at a reasonable price, despite a couple of drawbacks. | The Samsung Acclaim is a pretty good
Android phone for those on a budget, but we were disappointed with the keyboard and call quality. | Verizon customers looking for a simple phone will appreciate the Samsung Gusto 2's emphasis on call quality and comfort, despite a few minor flaws. | The Huawei Verge gets points for simplicity, but there are better basic phones in MetroPCS' stable. |
| Service Provider | MetroPCS | U.S. Cellular | Verizon Wireless | MetroPCS |
| Cellular technology | AWS | CDMA2000 1X | CDMA2000 1X | CDMA2000 1X |
| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 2.1 EDR |
| Weight | 3.25 oz | 4.6 oz | 3.9 oz | 3.17 oz |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
| Buying choices |
| MSRP: $169.95 See manufacturer website for availability. |
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