I have owned Samsung phones in the past that have lasted-years! I paid a lot for the Samsung M520, and had high hopes, but after only 4 months the camera has quit working. I rufuse to pay the extra $8 a month for insurance...(my bad..) but I was really sure it would hold up. I guess I will go back to the old 5yr old Sanyo with duct tape on the back..Best of luck to you.