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| Product | ZTE Merit (Straight Talk) | ZTE Merit 990G (Net10) | Samsung Galaxy Proclaim (StraightTalk) | LG Optimus Q (Straight Talk) | Huawei Ascend Y (U.S. Cellular) |
| Price | MSRP: $129.99 | $129.99 | MSRP: $149.99 | $89.99 | MSRP: $199.99 |
| CNET editors' rating | 3 stars | 3 stars | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | 3 stars |
| Average user rating | 2 stars | 5 stars | 0 stars | 0 stars | 1 stars |
| Release date | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Bottom line | As an entry-level prepaid handset, the ZTE Merit is reliable, reasonably priced, and easy to use. | As an entry-level prepaid handset, the ZTE Merit is reliable, reasonably priced, and easy to use. | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | The Huawei Ascend Y is an inexpensive foray into
Android, but U.S. Cellular offers better phones at similar costs. |
| Cellular technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | GSM | CDMA2000 1X | CDMA2000 1X | Info unavailable |
| Band / mode | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 900/1800 (Dual Band) | CDMA2000 1X 1900/800 | CDMA2000 1X 1900/800 | Info unavailable |
| Talk time | Up to 348 min | Up to 360 min | Up to 330 min | Up to 300 min | Info unavailable |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g Bluetooth 2.0 | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 3.0 IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n | Bluetooth 3.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n | Info unavailable |
| Weight | 4.5 oz | 4.5 oz | 4.1 oz | 5.53 oz | 4.41 oz |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
| Buying choices | MSRP: $129.99 See manufacturer website for availability. |
| MSRP: $149.99 See manufacturer website for availability. |
| MSRP: $199.99 See manufacturer website for availability. |