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| Product | ZTE Engage (Cricket Wireless) | LG Optimus Regard (Cricket Wireless) | HTC One V (Virgin Mobile) | ZTE Cricket Engage LT (Cricket Wireless) |
| Price | MSRP: $249.99 | MSRP: $249.99 | $188.99 | MSRP: $199.99 |
| CNET editors' rating | 3 stars | 3 stars | 3.5 stars | 2.5 stars |
| Average user rating | 5 stars | 4 stars | 3 stars | 0 stars |
| Release date | October 2, 2012 | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | March 11, 2013 |
| Bottom line | While the ZTE Engage flaunts a sturdier design and better screen than most ZTE handsets, it's a poor performer where it counts the most. | Cricket's LG Optimus Regard is an excellent choice as an entry-level
Android phone, but look elsewhere if you care about photo quality or don't have adequate 4G coverage. | 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. | Pass up the ZTE Engage LT's poor performance and relatively high price for other entry-level Cricket phones, like the HTC One SV. |
| Weight | 5.4 oz | 4.72 oz | 4.5 oz | 5.09 oz |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
| Buying choices | MSRP: $249.99 See manufacturer website for availability. | MSRP: $249.99 See manufacturer website for availability. |
| MSRP: $199.99 See manufacturer website for availability. |