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| Product | LG Optimus Regard (Cricket Wireless) | HTC One V (Virgin Mobile) | Alcatel Authority (Cricket Wireless) | ZTE Groove (Cricket Wireless) |
| Price | MSRP: $249.99 | $189.38 | MSRP: $249.99 | MSRP: $149.99 |
| CNET editors' rating | 3 stars | 3.5 stars | 2.5 stars | 2.5 stars |
| Average user rating | 4 stars | 3.5 stars | 0 stars | 5 stars |
| Release date | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | November 21, 2012 |
| Bottom line | 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. | While the Alcatel Authority can serve as a first foray into
Android, there are better basic smartphone deals to be found on Cricket. | While the ZTE Groove can make calls, pass it over in favor of better Cricket handsets. |
| Weight | 4.72 oz | 4.5 oz | Info unavailable | 4.5 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: $149.99 See manufacturer website for availability. |