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ZTE Anthem 4G

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User ratings:
26
4.3 out of 5
26 user ratings
5 stars
53 %
4 stars
26 %
3 stars
19 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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3 editorial reviews
The warbling ZTE Anthem 4G doesn't deliver nearly enough oomph to warrant its purchase.Read more
High-ranking call quality but low-end everywhere elseRead more
For $199, the ZTE Anthem 4G for MetroPCS is slow, and it runs Android Gingerbread, but at least it doesn't chain you to a contract.Read more
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Pros

  • ZTE Anthem 4G is good in its built quality
  • 4G connection and solid call quality
  • solid construction and noise cancelling microphones

Cons

  • this phone will only be available for a limited time
  • camera lacks an HDR mode
  • slow processor and older software
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Key specs

  • 5 Mpx
  • 4.3 in
  • 800, 480 px
  • 217 ppi
  • 1780 mAh
  • Dual-core
  • 0.31 Mpx
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ZTE Anthem 4G - Pros & Cons

ZTE Anthem 4G

Pros

  • ZTE Anthem 4G is good in its built quality
  • 4G connection and solid call quality
  • solid construction and noise cancelling microphones

Cons

  • this phone will only be available for a limited time
  • camera lacks an HDR mode
  • slow processor and older software
  • Footage was shaky and the frame noticeably skipped occasionally
  • sluggish performance
  • The screen is small and not very sharp
  • Ram capacity is 512 MB RAM
  • ZTE Anthem 4G have following CPU
  • Does ZTE Anthem 4G have fingerprint
  • No voice dialing over Bluetooth
  • sluggish version of Android

ZTE Anthem 4G - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
4.3 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
1780 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
217 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
1.2 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

ZTE Anthem 4G - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemAndroid 2.3
CPU clock speed1.2 GHz
CPU coresDual-core
RAM memory512 MB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor resolution5.0 Mpx
Highest video resolution1920 x 1080 px
Autofocusyes
Geo-taggingyes
LED Flashyes
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Storage
Memory card readeryes
Maximum card storage32GB
Types of memory card supportedmicroSD
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Dimensions
Height5.11 in
Width2.36 in
Depth0.54 in
Weight5.64 oz
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Connectivity
Sim card sizeMini-SIM
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version2.1 EDR
Charging connection
  • HDMI
  • USB
Headphone connection3.5 mm
Type of USB connectorMicro-USB
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Battery
Battery typeLithium ion
Battery capacity1780.0 mAh
Standby time260.0 h
Talk time8.0 h
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Display
Screen size4.3 in
Panel typeLCD
Resolution800 x 480 px
Pixel density217.0 ppi
Multi touchyes
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Front camera
Primary resolution0.31 Mpx
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Design
Colour of productBlack
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
Ambient light sensoryes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Data transmissionHSDPA
Navigation systemGPS
2G GSMyes
4G LTEyes
LTE frequencies
  • 1700 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz

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ZTE Anthem 4G ZTE - Editorial Reviews (3)

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Based on 3 reviews
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ZTE Anthem 4G ZTE Anthem 4G (MetroPCS)
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PCMag Australia
Published: 04.10.2012
ZTE Anthem 4G (MetroPCS)
1.5

The warbling ZTE Anthem 4G doesn't deliver nearly enough oomph to warrant its purchase.

By I’ve been writing...
8 minute read
ZTE Anthem 4G ZTE Anthem 4G review
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TechRadar
Published: 20.11.2012
ZTE Anthem 4G review
2.0

High-ranking call quality but low-end everywhere else

By Kevin Kelly
6 minute read
ZTE Anthem 4G This ZTE Android phone is not much of a deal
CNET logo
CNET
Published: 06.12.2012
This ZTE Android phone is not much of a deal

For $199, the ZTE Anthem 4G for MetroPCS is slow, and it runs Android Gingerbread, but at least it doesn't chain you to a contract.

By Brian Bennett
10 minute read

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