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| Product | Huawei Verge (MetroPCS) | Alcatel Authority (Cricket Wireless) | ZTE Anthem 4G (MetroPCS) | ZTE Groove (Cricket Wireless) | Pantech Hotshot (red, Verizon Wireless) |
| Price | $45.83 | MSRP: $249.99 | MSRP: $219.00 | MSRP: $149.99 | $0.00 to $269.99 |
| CNET editors' rating | 2.5 stars | 2.5 stars | 2.5 stars | 2.5 stars | 2.5 stars |
| Average user rating | 0 stars | 0 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 2 stars |
| Release date | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | November 21, 2012 | October 6, 2011 |
| Bottom line | The Huawei Verge gets points for simplicity, but there are better basic phones in MetroPCS' stable. | While the Alcatel Authority can serve as a first foray into
Android, there are better basic smartphone deals to be found on Cricket. | With its slow processor and older software, only desperate
Android shoppers should consider ZTE's Anthem 4G. | While the ZTE Groove can make calls, pass it over in favor of better Cricket handsets. | With its delayed touch screen and sluggish processor, the Hotshot's smartphone-esque look is a detriment. It's better to commit to a full-on feature phone or a smartphone instead of a device that overlaps the two. |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
| Buying choices |
| MSRP: $249.99 See manufacturer website for availability. | MSRP: $219.00 See manufacturer website for availability. | MSRP: $149.99 See manufacturer website for availability. |
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