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ZTE Open

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3.2
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User ratings:
42
3.9 out of 5
42 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
6
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2.5 out of 5
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Pros

  • Very inexpensive for an unlocked smartphone
  • GPS performance on the device was phenomenal

Cons

  • Color reproduction is mostly horrible in all of the images
  • shouldn t expect too much out of this camera
  • it only has 256 MB RAM

Key specs

  • 3.15 Mpx
  • 3.5 in
  • 480, 320 px
  • 165 ppi
  • 1200 mAh
  • Single-core
  • 3.15 Mpx

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ZTE Open - Pros & Cons

ZTE Open

Pros

  • Very inexpensive for an unlocked smartphone
  • GPS performance on the device was phenomenal

Cons

  • Color reproduction is mostly horrible in all of the images
  • shouldn t expect too much out of this camera
  • it only has 256 MB RAM
  • it takes a long time for it to load heavier apps
  • no image stabilization whatsoever
  • Alcatel One Touch Shockwave
  • low-cost Android phones
  • by an overactive inertial scrolling routine
  • smartphones that are anywhere near as inexpensive as the ZTE Open
  • immaturity shows
  • The bezels are distinctly chunky

ZTE Open - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3.5 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
1200 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
165 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
1 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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ZTE Open - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemFirefox OS
CPU clock speed1.0 GHz
CPU coresSingle-core
CPU modelQualcomm Snapdragon MSM7225A
GPU modelQualcomm Adreno 200
RAM memory56 MB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor resolution3.15 Mpx
Autofocusyes
Digital zoomyes
Geo-taggingyes
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Storage
Memory card readeryes
Maximum card storage32GB
Types of memory card supportedmicroSD
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Dimensions
Height4.49 in
Width2.44 in
Depth0.49 in
Weight4.23 oz
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Other features
FM radioyes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Data transmissionHSDPA
Navigation systemGPS
2G GSMyes
GSM frequencies
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
3G UMTSyes
UMTS frequences
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
4G LTEno
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Display
Screen size3.5 in
Touchscreenyes
Panel typeLCD
Resolution480 x 320 px
Pixel density165.0 ppi
Dual screen supportno
HDRno
Multi touchyes
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Front camera
Primary resolution3.15 Mpx
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Design
Colour of product
  • Blue
  • Orange
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
Ambient light sensoryes
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Connectivity
Sim card sizeMini-SIM
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version2.1 EDR
Bluetooth profileA2DP
Bluetooth codecSBC
Charging connectionUSB
Headphone connection3.5 mm
USB version2.0
Type of USB connectorMicro-USB
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Battery
Battery typeLithium ion
Battery capacity1200.0 mAh
Standby time24.0 h
Talk time4.0 h
Fast chargingno

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ZTE Open ZTE - Editorial Reviews (6)

2.5
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ZTE Open ZTE Open Review - FireFox OS Not Ready for Prime Time
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Good e-Reader
Published: 19.03.2014
ZTE Open Review - FireFox OS Not Ready for Prime Time

There has been lots of buzz surrounding the Firefox OS, as many companies are trying to not exclusively do business with Google. There are 3 current generation phones that run Mozillas mobile operating system. They all suffer from really small screens and abysmal resolution. Is there a future for Firefox OS, or is it a flash in the pan? Today, we look at the ZTE Open, to evaluate the phone and how it performs. Review The ZTE Open was the first Firefox phone to become available. There are two more companies entering the fray, LG and Alcatel. The ZTE Open

ZTE Open ZTE Open C review
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TechRadar
Published: 18.06.2014
ZTE Open C review
2.5

Firefox OS touting bargain phone that falls short

ZTE Open ZTE Open (Unlocked) Review
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PCMAG
Published: 05.09.2013
ZTE Open (Unlocked) Review
3.0

We're giving the unlocked ZTE Open with the Firefox OS huge points for its very reasonable price, but the software needs more polish before it's consumer-ready.

ZTE Open ZTE Open C review - $92 smartphone running Android 4.4 KitKat
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Android Authority
Published: 09.07.2014
ZTE Open C review - $92 smartphone running Android 4.4 KitKat

The ZTE Open C is ZTE's second smartphone designed specifically for Firefox OS. But the good news is that the device can also run Android 4.4.

ZTE Open Review: ZTE Open with Firefox OS
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Neowin
Published: 14.11.2013
Review: ZTE Open with Firefox OS
2.0

We take an extensive look at the ZTE Open, a low-end handset that sports the brand new Firefox OS. Can this device compete with low-end Samsung and Nokia phones? Read more to find out.

ZTE Open Low cost, at the price of performance
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CNET
Published: 30.05.2014
Low cost, at the price of performance

It may be affordable, but ZTE's Firefox phone for first-timer smartphone owners comes at the cost of steady performance.