Orange Monte Carlo

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 12 expert reviews

Excellent:

2
Good:

5
Average:

4
Bad:

1

Pros:

Huge 4.3-inch TFT display.
Android Gingerbread OS.

Cons:

You'll need big pockets to carry it.
Too many unnecessary Orange apps hogging the memory.

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Last revision on May 21, 2013

Reviewers Liked

Huge 4.3-inch TFT display
Android Gingerbread OS

Reviewers Didn't Like

You'll need big pockets to carry it
Too many unnecessary Orange apps hogging the memory

Expert reviews and ratings

We love the Orange Monte Carlo! Yes much of this review picks apart its flaws, which do need to be addressed, but each is redeemed by a more compelling feature: price. To enjoy an Android 2.3 smartphone with HSDPA, Wi-Fi, GPS and a huge 4.3-inch...

By Wired UK on September 26, 2011

Orange's Monte Carlo is the best of the manufacturer's range of mid-range smartphones, with the best screen for your money. It looks good, but it is a bit of a beast however, if you're willing to accept a larger handset to get a big screen,...

By 3G UK on September 23, 2011

The best Android offering yet from Orange's ever growing range. If you're a smartphone user in the true sense, you're going to love the 4.3 inch screen...

By Mobile Choice on September 23, 2011

Despite its bloatware, uninspiring build quality and under-powered CPU, the Orange Monte Carlo impresses, offering the latest Android software and a huge screen at a surprisingly low...

By CNET UK on September 15, 2011

Keen pricing is the reason ZTE has been experiencing phenomenal growth, and the Orange Monte Carlo offers bang for your buck that is unmatched elsewhere. For £149.99 the spec list is simply stunning, and patchy performance, limited memory and an...

By Trusted Reviews on September 14, 2011

When Orange released its San Francisco, we were bowled over. It was a great handset for a budget price, and it continues to be the standard by which we evaluate any Android phone that hovers around the Â£100 mark.The Monte Carlo is a slightly...

By TechRadar on September 13, 2011

Cheap in both its feel and performance, with poor battery life, too, but it offers a 4.3in screen on a very low...

By PC Pro on September 12, 2011

The Orange Monte Carlo is not a phone for playing games or watching video, trick call technology, slick UI and decent battery life it is worth every penny of its asking price. Yes I’d like more system storage, a glass screen and a Cortex CPU but...

By RegHardware on September 08, 2011

A great screen belies this handset's low price - poor battery life aside, it's an impressive budget handset...

By Expert Reviews on September 07, 2011

Let’s be clear: the Orange Monte Carlo is an absolutely stunning deal. For £149.99 upfront on Pay As You Go, you can’t get anything as powerful, with as large a screen and as a large eco-system.But last year’s San Francisco,...

By ElectricPig.co.uk on August 26, 2011

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