I did find that problems can arise under very heavy loads though, and I even had the Android Launcher crash when I was first setting up the device and Google Play was trying to download 10 or 11 app updates.Īpps launch quickly on the Vital and scrolling is generally smooth. Most functions on the Vital are smooth, though the phone runs a few beats slower than leading flagship handsets. The primary microphone is alone on the bottom edge of the handset. A dedicated two-stage camera button sits on the right edge of the phone, and it can be used to launch the camera, focus and to capture photos. The top edge of the phone holds the power button, a standard audio jack and a secondary microphone for noise cancellation, while the left edge is home to volume buttons and a microUSB charging port. The touchscreen itself did not have any issues with responsiveness though, and a Sprint spokesperson confirmed that no problems regarding navigation button responsiveness had been reported prior to my inquiry, so the issue is likely unique to my review unit. The device often failed to register my taps, requiring me to poke at a button two or three times before my touch was recognized. I should also note that I had issues with the capacitive buttons on the Vital. I found that sound was a bit tinny for my taste. The front of the phone is home only to three capacitive Android navigation buttons, a front-facing camera and the ear speaker, which provides fair audio quality during voice calls.

It’s a nice shape that adds a bit of differentiation to a smartphone that would otherwise be just another slab. The front and back are flat and parallel but the edges are chamfered, sloping inward from front to back. In terms of design, the phone is actually shaped a lot like Microsoft’s Surface tablet.

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