Reviewers Liked
- Affordable, small and good in the hand
Reviewers Didn't Like
- Poor touch-screen and cheap looking displayLook and Feel
ZTE Racer
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Expert reviews and ratings
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Welcome to another review of a cheap ZTE smartphone, in today's episode we introduce the ZTE Racer, the phone that essentially sparked off the low-end smartphone war.The ZTE Racer is one of ZTE's most adventurous forays into the world of Android...
By BrightHub on
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The ZTE Racer is a value-for-money Android handset, Aimed at occasional users and teenagers, rather than those seeking a business-orientated phone, the ZTE Racer offers most of the functions associated with a smartphone for a fraction of the cost....
By PC Advisor on
60
The Racer is a decent phone to use, but it’s let down by the resistive screen, which makes it hard to recommend. A better option is the HTC Wildfire, another budget Android phone, which is fast, comfortable to use and features an improved...
By 3G UK on
60
Though the Racer has a lot going for it, there are rivals out there that are better priced, or offer a lot more for only a little extra cash...
By Mobile Choice on
60
You get what you pay for and despite a few annoying niggles, this is worth looking at if you want Android without breaking the bankKey specs3 megapixels, 3.5mm jack, 3G, Android, Bluetooth, FM radio, GPRS, GPS, GSM, HSDPA, Li-ion battery, microSD, MP3...
By Pocket-lint on
60
Great battery life and price make this budget Android handset seem like excellent value, but the poor screen and camera are a let-down...
By Expert Reviews on
80
The price of lower-end Android phones has been steadily falling, but the Racer from Chinese manufacturer ZTE sets a new benchmark. Available from Three for just £109.99 on Pay As As you Go with a £10 top-up included in the price, the Racer is...
By Trusted Reviews on
70
The world is going Android crazy, with Google currently registering 200,000 activations per day. Is that a reflection of the popularity of the operating system or the sheer number of phones now jumping on board? It's probably a mixture of both but,...
By TechRadar on
60
A smartphone that runs on Android for under £100 is always going to be an eye-catching offering, and in some areas the Racer is a highly competent device. But some will find the cheap touch-screen interface and small screen a hindrance to quick,...
By V3.co.uk on
60
No the slickest or quickest handset around, but for the money conscious sub £100 Android is definitely something to get excited...
By T3 Magazine on
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