Updated : Dec 08, 2015, 8:47 AM

Samsung Galaxy Avant

Full Specifications

Released · Jul 30, 2014

Qualcomm Snapdragon 400

Android 4.4.2

This device is also known as Samsung SM-G386T

8.6

Read All User Reviews (8)

I want it 6 users

I have it 10 users

I had it 7 users

Popular Comparisons

The Samsung Galaxy Avant is most commonly compared with these phones:

Design
Dimensions	5.23 x 2.60 x 0.39 inches 132.8 x 66 x 9.9 mm
Weight	4.83 oz (137.0 g)
Keys	Left: Volume control; Right: Lock/Unlock key
Colors	Black

Display
Size	4.5-inch
Resolution	960x540px, 245 PPI
Technology	TFT
Screen-to-body	63.63 %
Colors	16 777 216
Features	Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware
System chip	Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 8226
Processor	Quad-core 1200 MHz ARM Cortex-A7
GPU	Adreno 305
RAM	1.5GB
Internal storage	16GB
Storage expansion	microSDXC up to 64 GB
OS	Android (4.4.2)

Battery
Capacity	2100 mAh

Camera
Rear	Single camera
Main camera	5 MP (Autofocus, CMOS image sensor)
Flash	LED
Video recording	1280x720 (HD) Video calling, Video sharing
Front	0.3 MP VGA

Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth	4.0
WLAN	802.11 b,g,n,dual-band Multiple antennas, Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct
USB	microUSB, USB 2.0
Hearing aid compatible	M3/T3
Location	GPS, A-GPS
Sensors	Accelerometer, Compass
Other	NFC, ANT+, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync

Multimedia
Headphones	3.5mm jack
Speakers	Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Features	Album art cover, Background playback

Cellular
4G (FDD)	Bands 5(850), 4(AWS-1), 2(1900), 1(2100)
3G	Bands 5(850), 4(1700/2100), 2(1900), 1(2100)
Data Speed	LTE
SIM type	Micro SIM
VoLTE	Yes

Phone Features
Notifications	Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
Other features	Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDD

Regulatory Approval
FCC approval	Date approved: Jun 11, 2014 FCC ID value: A3LSMG386T
Measured SAR	Head: 0.49 W/kg Body: 1.10 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.50 W/kg Wireless Router: 1.10 W/kg

Despite our efforts to provide full and correct Samsung Galaxy Avant specifications, there is always a possibility of admitting a mistake. If you see any wrong or incomplete data, please

LET US KNOW.

If you are interested in using our specs commercially, check out our Phone specs database licensing page.

Carrier Availability

Discontinued

T-Mobile
Metro by T-Mobile

News

Now that President Obama has signed the bill to make smartphone unlocking legal, of course T-Mobile would be the first of the four major U.S. carriers to offer a related app. Called "Device Unlock," the app is available in the Google Play Store for A...

T-Mobile's "Device Unlock" app will unlock your phone, if you have this one model

The industry is constantly churning new phones out, and sometimes, it's hard to even keep track of all the new models that get announced. But you know what? It shouldn't be that hard to keep pace with the industry. Here's what we think: the key might...

Which newly-announced phone appeals to you the most? (July 2014)

Just as expected, T-Mobile today officially released the Samsung Galaxy Avant, a new mid- to low-end smartphone that’s offered at a low price. T-Mobile is selling the Avant for $216 outright, or for $0 upfront and $9 per month for two years. Th...

Affordable Samsung Galaxy Avant officially launched by T-Mobile

Las month, we told you about a new (and yet to be announced) Samsung smartphone that was supposed to be released in the US by T-Mobile. Samsung Galaxy Avant is the name of the handset, and it looks like it’s going to be available at T-Mobile st...

Samsung Galaxy Avant to bring Remote Unlock capabilities to T-Mobile on July 30

Overall User Rating

(8 reviews)

8.6

Build quality

8.1

Camera quality

6.6

Performance

8.6

Display

8.3

Battery life and charging

7.8

k.swish

Cheap

Posted: Mar 10, 2016, 9:46 PM

Phone owned for more than a year

It is a cheap, unsupported, porely built cell phone. It does not upgrade to the newest android. The Camera is terrible. It gets very slow after a while. The processor can't handle crap. This phone is for someone who just wants to call and text.

Angelis

Arena Apprentice

Samsung Galaxy Avant is the greatest bang-for-the-buck in smart phones.

Posted: Jan 09, 2016, 2:54 PM

Phone owned for more than a year

The Samsung Galaxy Avant is for sure a feature-packed phone without the feature-packed phone's price tag. The phone's processor is powerful, its operating system is strong, it comes with great memory (with the ability to upgrade), the size of the phone is so accommodating, the camera works very well in that the pics I have taken are clear and sharp, as well as the videos, and the screen is clear and wonderful. The device's rear cover has a leather-like feel, and feels very nice in the hand. It's a budget-priced phone with many of the great features of the higher-priced Samsung phones. The phone's battery saver and ultra battery saver work very well, and really do extend battery life. Let me not forget to mention powerful wireless sharing features, notification features, and of course the device's slim design. Samsung keeps making great phones, phones to fit anyone's budget...and I am loyal to this company for that reason. My first smartphone was the Samsung Galaxy Exhibit, and believe you me, that was a great phone to launch me into the smartphone world, but this one is at least 5 times more advanced, if not more.

Explozive

Arena Apprentice

Very good phone !

Edited: Jul 26, 2015, 9:57 AM

Phone owned for less than a month

Its a phone where I cant find problems, for all time I own it it never have crashed or created problems, its very comfortable to hold in hand because of his light weight and desing. Camera is working fast with no problems good focus and nice video quality. Its have a good sound again no problems :D !! P.S: sorry for my english