Cricket Zio M6000

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 7 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

2
Average:

0
Bad:

5

Pros:

Much improved thanks to the Android 2.2 upgrade. Sharp screen resolution. Good camcorder.
Screen rendered sharp images, Low price.
Very lightweight, High resolution screen for the price, Sprint ID packs let you personalize phone

Cons:

Unresponsive touch screen. Somewhat sluggish.
Poor voice quality, Nonresponsive touchscreen.

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Last revision on May 17, 2011

Reviewers Liked

Much improved thanks to the Android 2.2 upgrade. Sharp screen resolution. Good camcorder
Screen rendered sharp images, Low price
Very lightweight, High resolution screen for the price, Sprint ID packs let you personalize phone
High resolution display, Lightweight but generally not lacking in build quality
The Sanyo Zio has a decent feature set and agreeable quality. We welcome Android OS 2.1
Very affordable. High-res screen for a budget phone. Sharp still camera

Reviewers Didn't Like

Unresponsive touch screen. Somewhat sluggish
Poor voice quality, Nonresponsive touchscreen
Sluggish performance, Slow data speeds, Glossy display kicks back glare, No multitouch support
Unresponsive display, Display has an odd color saturation and is unusable in direct sunlight, Middling camera performance, No multitouch, Way too expensive for what it offers
The Zio's data speeds are rather slow and speakerphone calls were shrill. The Sprint ID experience is rather forced
Slow. Buggy. Ancient OS version lacks features

Expert reviews and ratings

The Sanyo Zio is a great entry-level device that offers both the basic functions of a mobile phone and high end features seen in more expensive phone models. The Zio features a unique and sturdy design, usable features, relatable user interface...

By BrightHub on May 19, 2011

The Sanyo Zio is a much better phone now than it was when it was first released, thanks to the vast improvements Android 2.2 brings to the table over Android 1.6....

By PC Mag on April 27, 2011

For people who are interested in checking out Android without taking a big financial risk on a phone, the $100 Zio may be a good choice....

By PCWorld on November 24, 2010

Sanyo delivers an Android 2.1 phone with a high-res display for less than $100, but it's slow even for a budget-friendly...

By LaptopMag on October 25, 2010

Users were quite happy with the call quality of the Sanyo Zio. They said there was no hiss, echo or static and while they said it wasn’t quite landline quality they still rated us 8.5/10. To us they sounded pretty good, there was a bit of...

By Phone Arena on October 15, 2010

Sprint's Sanyo Zio will pale in comparison with Sprint's other Android handsets, but it offers functional features and serviceable performance at an affordable...

By cnet on October 12, 2010

Android has made to all the major carriers here in the U.S. and now it is moving to smaller players. U.S. Cellular first got the HTC Desire and Samsung Acclaim and now Cricket Wireless is here with Sanyo Zio M6000. The manufacturer’s first...

By eTech Reviews on January 25, 2011

The Sanyo Zio is a new entry-level Android phone (we're reviewing the Sprint version) and one of the first devices to have the new Sprint ID system for customization. I'm a huge proponent of replacing feature-phones with Android devices, and...

By Android Central on November 26, 2010

On paper, the Zio is a solid mid-range Android phone, complete with Sprint's new Sprint ID service. Unfortunately, real life testing tells another story. The Zio is laggy and incredibly slow at even the most basic tasks, leading me to believe that...

By PhoneDog on October 28, 2010

Here is a video tour of the Sanyo Zio Android device for Sprint: You can watch it here, or visit YouTube for more viewing and sharing options. Phone Scoop has also written a full review of the Cricket Wireless version of the Zio. Tweet Shop for the...

By Phone Scoop on October 15, 2010

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