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Samsung Freeform 5 now available on U.S. Cellular

In addition to its four-row onboard keyboard, U.S. Cellular's Samsung Freeform 5 also features a 3-megapixel camera and a 2.4-inch display.

Lynn La Senior Editor / Reviews - Phones
Lynn La covers mobile reviews and news. She previously wrote for The Sacramento Bee, Macworld and The Global Post.
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Samsung Freeform 5
The Samsung Freeform 5 from U.S. Cellular. U.S. Cellular

Available for $69.99 with a two-year contract, or $99.99 prepaid, the keyboard-sporting Samsung Freeform 5 is now available on U.S. Cellular.

Similar to its predecessor, the device features a 2.4-inch QVGA display and a 1,000mAh battery (which has a reported talk time of up to six hours).

There are some minor differences, however. Specifically, it now has a 3-megapixel rear-facing camera (compared to the Freeform 4's 2-megapixel shooter), and design changes include a slightly tweaked keyboard layout, more space between the buttons, and a new coat of blue paint.

When I took a look at the Freeform 4 last year, my main issue was the fact that it took poor photos and the keyboard felt a little cramped. So while I'll withhold judgement until I get my hands on this iteration, I'd have to say these changes hold some positive potential.