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| Product | ZTE Render (U.S. Cellular) | ZTE Director (U.S. Cellular) | Samsung Galaxy Axiom (U.S. Cellular) | HTC One | Samsung Mesmerize (U.S. Cellular) |
| Price | MSRP: $79.99 | MSRP: $199.99 | MSRP: $399.99 | $99.99 to $649.99 | MSRP: $199.99 |
| CNET editors' rating | 3 stars | 3 stars | 3.5 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars |
| Average user rating | 5 stars | 0 stars | 0 stars | 4.5 stars | 3.5 stars |
| Release date | Info unavailable | April 12, 2013 | November 28, 2012 | April 19, 2013 | October 27, 2010 |
| Bottom line | The ZTE Render would be a great starter Windows Phone, but only if it came out a year ago. | Although U.S. Cellular's ZTE Director is inexpensive under contract, the carrier offers better handsets at the same low price. | If you're looking for a midtier
Android smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy Axiom's cheap price is hard to beat. | A few quibbles notwithstanding, the powerhouse HTC One is a beautifully crafted, near-ideal smartphone. | The Samsung Mesmerize is a top-notch smartphone for U.S. Cellular customers, offering a brilliant touch screen, speed, and plenty of features. |
| Service Provider | U.S. Cellular | U. S. Cellular | U.S. Cellular | Info unavailable | U.S. Cellular |
| Weight | 137 g | 4.9 oz | 4.8 oz | 5.04 oz | 4.16 oz |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
| Buying choices | MSRP: $79.99 See manufacturer website for availability. | MSRP: $199.99 See manufacturer website for availability. | MSRP: $399.99 See manufacturer website for availability. |
| MSRP: $199.99 See manufacturer website for availability. |