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| Product | ZTE Anthem 4G (MetroPCS) | LG Motion 4G (MetroPCS) | Alcatel Authority (Cricket Wireless) | Huawei Premia 4G (MetroPCS) | LG Spirit 4G (MetroPCS) |
| Price | MSRP: $219.00 | $149.00 to $229.00 | MSRP: $249.99 | MSRP: $149.00 | MSRP: $269.99 |
| CNET editors' rating | 2.5 stars | 3.5 stars | 2.5 stars | 3 stars | 3.5 stars |
| Average user rating | 4 stars | 4.5 stars | 0 stars | 0 stars | 2.5 stars |
| Release date | Info unavailable | August 30, 2012 | Info unavailable | March 21, 2013 | January 31, 2013 |
| Bottom line | With its slow processor and older software, only desperate
Android shoppers should consider ZTE's Anthem 4G. | MetroPCS' LG Motion 4G is worth it for price-conscious customers who want a contract-free 4G LTE-enabled device,
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, and a swift processor. | While the Alcatel Authority can serve as a first foray into
Android, there are better basic smartphone deals to be found on Cricket. | Although the price and features are right, MetroPCS sells a better
Android phone. Skip the Huawei Premia 4G in favor of LG's Motion 4G. | Despite its ho-hum call quality, the LG Spirit 4G is an affordable smartphone that performs reliably and runs
Android 4.0. |
| Service Provider | Metro PCS | Metro PCS | Info unavailable | Metro PCS | Metro PCS |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
| Buying choices | MSRP: $219.00 See manufacturer website for availability. |
| MSRP: $249.99 See manufacturer website for availability. | MSRP: $149.00 See manufacturer website for availability. | MSRP: $269.99 See manufacturer website for availability. |