The Solana Seeker, the successor to the Solana Saga, was launched worldwide two weeks ago, with first users beginning to receive their devices. This article reviews how Seeker performs as a regular phone and as a crypto phone.
How Does Solana Seeker Perform as a Phone?
The Solana Seeker does not stand out as a flagship device by today's smartphone standards. While highly anticipated, its specifications are considerably lower than competitors like the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or iPhone 16 Pro. Many reviewers note the general slow performance and inferior camera quality as drawbacks. Nevertheless, several tests still show satisfactory performance, with average battery life stretching up to two days and a camera upgraded from 50 MP to 108 MP.
Crypto Features: Is Solana Seeker Worth Its Price?
The device offers unique features for crypto storage through its Seed Vault. This hardware wallet is protected by user biometrics, ensuring the security of stored assets. However, the lack of applications supporting this functionality may limit device usability. Increasing the number of available applications is expected, especially with the introduction of Seeker Season in September.
Issues with the dApp Store: How Are Things?
The Solana Seeker faces challenges with its dApp Store, particularly regarding app availability and functionality. Despite having 141 apps, many do not support the Seeker Wallet and require outdated email registration. Based on testing, less than half of the apps have been updated this year, raising questions about their reliability.
While the Solana Seeker represents a step forward from the Solana Saga, it still falls short compared to modern flagship smartphones. This device can be seen as an introductory, crypto-centered option that still has work to be done.
