It is generally true that pin off-contract smartphone requires a lot of concessions. Not so with the ZTE $199 Warp 4 G. Displaying a fast 4G LTE data binding, a large 4.5 inch screen and the robust build quality, this compact Android device currently is the shrewdest option on Boost Mobile network. He certainly has done a heck of a lot more sense than splitting over $ 350 for the privilege of owning a Boost-connected Samsung Galaxy S3. Now factor in the Warp 4 G satisfactory long battery life and relatively unmucked-autour-with software Android Jelly Bean and I'm sure you'll forgive from the phone but less-than-stellar processor.
Design
My mouth agape and eyes popped wide open when I first learned of the ZTE Warp 4G price low $199 without contract. This is because when I picked up the device and placed in my hands, it felt fine, I mean really good, an emotion rarely conveyed by handsets in plastic. Not only does the phone have a robust and solid construction that is not bend or flex the textured back is easy to grasp and repels grease and fingerprints. In fact, I prefer his slippery coverage of the Samsung Galaxy S3 support; Boost sells the S3 at a steeper price of $349.99.
ZTE Warp small chassis 4G is compact enough to operate with one hand.(Credit: Sarah Tew/CNET)
The chain 4G do not have accents of faux-Silver's most recent smartphones from Samsung, namely the S4 Galaxy and Galaxy Note 3. Despite this, I found the schema of any black color of the sophisticated if a little conservative. Highlights dark grey, almost metallic, ring the Warp 4 G body and add a touch of distinction.
Measures 5.2 inches in height 2.6 inches wide and 0.41 inch thick, the Warp 4 G is absolutely not thin. The Galaxy S3 (5.4x2.8x0.34 inches) is slightly larger, but the profile of the Warp is significantly thicker. Tipping the scales at 4.7 ounces, however, the 4G string has the same exact weight as superphone Samsung 2012.
The Warp 4 G is compact but not ultra-thin.(Credit: Sarah Tew/CNET)Above the curvature important 4.5 inch 4 G screen is a 1 megapixel front-facing camera and the notification light. Seat underneath the screen are three capacitive backlit buttons for basic control Android (back, Home and Menu), represented by easy to understand symbols.
The ZTE deform the back surface of the 4G has a nice point textured.(Credit: Sarah Tew/CNET)
Along the left edge of the phone are two discrete buttons, adjusting the volume up and down. Here, also, is a Micro-USB port to charge the phone and physically connecting to the PC to transfer files. The right side of the device houses a dedicated camera key which commits the Warp 4 G of the imaging system. He awakes not the handset from its slumber, however, to launch the camera approx. up there is the power button in more a headset jack stereo 3.5 mm for connecting wired headsets.
Fans of the battery-swapping, will enjoy the Warp 2, 070mAh removable battery 4G hidden under the back cover of the phone. Separate slots for cards SIM and microSD memory cards are located here as well.
Under the back cover are the slots for cards SIM and microSD and a removable battery.(Credit: Sarah Tew/CNET)Screen
ZTE, the manufacturer of the 4G string, decided to go big in terms of size of the screen of the phone. The camera sports a large 4.5 HD LCD Panel in. 720 p (1, 280 x 720 pixels). Although this cannot measure up to the screen 4.8-inch OLED from Samsung Galaxy S3 in terms of color saturation, contrast and viewing angles, it has the same resolution of 720 p.
However, display of the Warp gets decently bright and his IPS LCD technology (in plane switching), does an admirable job to submit photos with very realistic colors and details nicely.
Software and interface
The chain 4G runs Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean, not the latest iteration of Google OS, Android version 4.3. In defense of the Warp, however, none of the other Boost Mobile phones features Android 4.2, and even less 4.3. It is not much more of a difference, not more, in terms of features, between Android 4.1 and 4.2 Android. In addition, the handset software is mostly stock and so pure, with a funky skin or without hindrance of bloatware. It is always a positive trait in my book.
You have five screens home on the 4G string to customize, either by a drop widgets and application shortcuts on. There are a few apps carrier preloaded brand, such as the network of social media focused on youth Air G and the Boost area to access your account or view applications Boost-suggested wireless.
Since the Warp 4 G is a real Android phone, it connects to the vast ecosystem of Google software and services. It's all the usual suspects such as Gmail, Google Search, storefronts Google digital, Play music, video and books, as well as the mobile browser's Chrome. The chain is also linked to the Google game store to download applications from its wide selection of third-party software developers.
Camera
The ZTE Warp 4 G uses a decent but not stellar photo camera with a sensor of 8 megapixel camera and LED flash. Application the phone camera offers many settings, features and shooting modes to choose. Image varies from VGA resolution (640 x 480) all the way up to 8 megapixels (3, 200 x 2, 400). There are also manual settings for ISO, white balance, and exposure, contrast and saturation. The chain has 16 scene modes (not counting the Normal) such as Macro, HDR, rafale and Panorama, just to list a few.
Exterior details were not too strong, but the colors were bright.(Credit: Brian Bennett/CNET)
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