ZTE Warp 4G Pro Reviews

I must confess that when I first caught wind of the $199 ZTE Warp 4G, I didn’t expect much from this midrange Android handset. After all, most off-contract phones I’ve looked at tend to leave me uninspired, to say the least. That was my experience with the Warp 4G’s predecessor, too, the original ZTE Warp. When I wrapped my fingers around the Warp 4G, though, I knew times had changed. Not only did the device feel sturdy and well crafted, it flaunted a large 4.5-inch display, and came running Android Jelly Bean. Spending some time with the Warp 4G confirmed my early impressions, especially when the phone demonstrated long battery life and clean call quality. That said the Warp 4G isn't the ultimate smartphone on Boost Mobile. This honor belongs to the $349 Samsung Galaxy S3 and its sky-high sticker price. Though it's no doubt an aging device, the S3 is a more capable handset thanks to a superior screen, faster processor, and far better camera. It's just way too expensive. The Warp 4G, on the other hand, represents the best choice on Boost for Android penny-pinchers. I'd recommend it over the $299 LG Optimus F7 any day, which has nicer specs but is limited to 3G. The same goes for the less-capable, splash-proof, but 4G-challenged $149 Kyocera Hydro edge.