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| Product | ZTE Groove (Cricket Wireless) | HTC One V (Virgin Mobile) |
| Price | MSRP: $149.99 | $169.99 to $189.99 |
| CNET editors' rating | 2.5 stars | 3.5 stars |
| Average user rating | 5 stars | 3.5 stars |
| Release date | November 21, 2012 | Info unavailable |
| Bottom line | While the ZTE Groove can make calls, pass it over in favor of better Cricket handsets. | Demanding
Android fans won't like the HTC One V's slow performance but its premium design and low, no-contract price makes it a steal on Virgin Mobile. |
| Cellular technology | CDMA | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM |
| Band / mode | CDMA2000 1X 1900/800 | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 2.1 EDR IEEE 802.11b/g/n | Bluetooth 4.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n |
| Weight | 4.5 oz | 4.5 oz |
| Service Provider | Info unavailable | Virgin Mobile |
| Talk time | Info unavailable | Up to 720 min |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
| Buying choices | MSRP: $149.99 See manufacturer website for availability. |
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