Let me start by saying this phone is a steal for its price. The 6.6" Super AMOLED display is vibrant, though I had to tweak brightness settings initially—Eye Comfort Shield was my savior! The aluminum/glass build feels premium, and IP67 rating means I’ve accidentally splashed it without panic.

Performance: The Exynos 1480 chipset + 8GB RAM handles multitasking like a champ. Apps launch instantly, but the fingerprint sensor? Ugh. It’s finicky—sometimes ignores my thumb, forcing manual logins. Pro tip: Register the same finger twice! Facial recognition, though? Lightning-fast (80% success rate).

Camera: The 50MP triple lens is shockingly good. It focuses on QR codes inside product boxes—wild! Selfies with the 32MP cam are Instagram-ready. Low-light shots? Decent, but not Pixel-level.

Battery & Daily Use: The 5000mAh battery lasts all day (even with YouTube binges). Dual SIM + expandable storage (1TB!) is a traveler’s dream. But beware: Some units arrive with non-original chargers (thanks, sketchy sellers!).

The Quirks: AT&T claimed it ‘wouldn’t work’—lies! My T-Mobile SIM slid right in. Also, Latin American variants function perfectly in Australia (settings tweaks needed). Downsides? Occasional display glitches and payment apps lagging (5+ tries to process).

Verdict: If you want flagship vibes without the AI/data-harvesting of an S24, this ‘Awesome Lemon’ delivers. Just pray for a cooperative fingerprint sensor!