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| Product | Alcatel Authority (Cricket Wireless) | Samsung Galaxy S4  | HTC One | ZTE Groove (Cricket Wireless) | ZTE Anthem 4G (MetroPCS) |
| Price | MSRP: $249.99 | $199.99 to $689.99 | $99.99 to $649.99 | MSRP: $149.99 | MSRP: $219.00 |
| CNET editors' rating | 2.5 stars | 4.5 stars | 4 stars | 2.5 stars | 2.5 stars |
| Average user rating | 0 stars | 3.5 stars | 4.5 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars |
| Release date | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | April 19, 2013 | November 21, 2012 | Info unavailable |
| Bottom line | While the Alcatel Authority can serve as a first foray into
Android, there are better basic smartphone deals to be found on Cricket. | Its laundry list of features require time and effort to truly master, but the
Galaxy S4 is the top choice for anyone looking for a big-screen, do-everything smartphone. | A few quibbles notwithstanding, the powerhouse HTC One is a beautifully crafted, near-ideal smartphone. | While the ZTE Groove can make calls, pass it over in favor of better Cricket handsets. | With its slow processor and older software, only desperate
Android shoppers should consider ZTE's Anthem 4G. |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
| Buying choices | MSRP: $249.99 See manufacturer website for availability. |
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| MSRP: $149.99 See manufacturer website for availability. | MSRP: $219.00 See manufacturer website for availability. |
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