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ZTE Render vs ZTE Anthem 4G

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User Rating - 9.7

Posted: 29 Sep 2012
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: U.S. Cellular - Available (since 29 Sep 2012)

ZTE Anthem 4G Remove phone

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User Rating - 9.3

Posted: 31 Jul 2012
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: MetroPCS - Available (since 05 Oct 2012)

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Design
Device typeSmart phoneSmart phone 
OSWindows Phone 7.5 RefreshAndroid (2.3) 
Form factorCandybarCandybar 
Dimensions4.8 x 2.5 x 0.44 inches (122 x 64 x 11 mm)5.12 x 2.68 x 0.54 inches (130 x 68 x 14 mm) 
Weight4.79 oz (136 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (126 g)
6.7 oz (190 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (126 g)
 
Design featuresTouch sensitive control keys  
Side KeysRight: Volume control, Camera shutter  
Display
Physical size4.0 inches4.3 inches 
Resolution480 x 800 pixels480 x 800 pixels 
Pixel density

Pixel density - The pixel density of a display represents the number of pixels over an area of one inch. It’s measured in “pixels per inch”, or ppi. The higher the number, the more detailed and good-looking the display is.

233 ppi217 ppi 
Technology

Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays.

TFT  
Colors65 536  
TouchscreenCapacitive, Multi-touchCapacitive, Multi-touch 
FeaturesLight sensor, Proximity sensorLight sensor, Proximity sensor 
Battery
Talk time7.00 hours
the average is 10 h (626 min)
7.00 hours
the average is 10 h (626 min)
 
Stand-by time9.2 days (220 hours)
the average is 18 days (435 h)
10.8 days (260 hours)
the average is 18 days (435 h)
 
Capacity1600 mAh1780 mAh 
Hardware
System chip

System chip - Most modern handsets use an advanced chip that includes many of the device’s hardware modules like the processor, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and sometimes even the wireless radio. This field shows what particular system chip (or System-on-a-Chip) is used in the phone.

Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7627AQualcomm Snapdragon 
Processor

Processor - The processor is the main computing component of a phone and is a major factor when it comes to the overall speed of the device. Some more powerful smartphones use dual-core and quad-core processors designed to deliver greater performance.

Single core, 1000 MHz, ARM Cortex-A5Dual core, 1200 MHz 
Graphics processorAdreno 200 (enhanced)Yes 
System memory

System memory - System memory, or RAM memory is the type of memory that the device uses to temporarily store data from the OS or currently-running apps. The more RAM available to the device, the better the performance will be when multiple or heavier programs are running.

1024 MB RAM512 MB RAM / 4096 MB ROM 
Built-in storage4 GB2.3 GB 
Storage expansion microSD, microSDHC up to 32 GB 
Camera
Camera5 megapixels5 megapixels 
FlashLEDLED 
FeaturesAuto focus, Geo tagging  
CamcorderYes1920x1080 (1080p HD) 
Features Video calling 
Front-facing camera 0.3 megapixels VGA 
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Multimedia
Music player   
Filter byAlbum, Artist, PlaylistsAlbum, Artist, Playlists 
FeaturesAlbum art cover, Background playbackAlbum art cover, Background playback, Dolby Mobile 
Supported formatsMP3, AAC+MP3 
Video playback   
Supported formatsMPEG4, H.263, H.264MPEG4, H.263, H.264, 3GP 
SpeakersEarpiece, LoudspeakerEarpiece, Loudspeaker 
StreamingAudio, VideoAudio, Video 
YouTube player Yes 
Internet browsing
Browsersupports: supports: HTML, HTML5supports: supports: HTML, HTML5 
Built-in online services supportFacebook, TwitterYouTube (upload), Picasa 
Technology
CDMA

CDMA - Code Division Multiple Access. A technique of multiplexing, also called spread spectrum, in which analog signals are converted into digital form for transmission. For each communication channel, the signals are encoded in a sequence known to the transmitter and the receiver for that channel. The foremost application is digital cellular phone technology from QUALCOMM that operates in the 800MHz band and 1.9GHz PCS band. CDMA phones are noted for their excellent call quality and long battery life.

800, 1900 MHz800, 1700/2100, 1900 MHz 
LTE 1900 MHz 
DataEV-DO Rev.ALTE, EV-DO Rev.A 
Global RoamingYes  
Positioning

Positioning - This field shows the positioning systems supported by the device. There are three main types: GPS, A-GPS and GLONASS. GPS - This is one of the most widespread global positioning technologies, developed and maintained by the U.S. government. It uses satellites in order to detect your location. Works best in clear weather. A-GPS - A-GPS stands for Assisted GPS and is the industry standard for positioning and navigation. “Assisted” means that it can use local wireless networks, in addition to satellites, for quicker and more precise localization. GLONASS - GLONASS is a global positioning system, developed by the Russian Federation. It’s very similar to GPS, but isn’t so popular in cell phones.

GPS, E911GPS, A-GPS, S-GPS 
NavigationTurn-by-turn navigationTurn-by-turn navigation, Voice navigation 
Phone features
PhonebookUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring IDUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID 
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, CalculatorCalendar, Alarm, Calculator 
MessagingSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text inputSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input 
E-mailIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft ExchangeIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange 
Instant MessagingWindows Live / MSNGoogle Talk 
OTA Software updatesYes  
Connectivity
Bluetooth3.02.1, EDR 
Profiles Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP) 
Wi-Fi802.11 b, g, n802.11 b, g, n 
Mobile hotspotYesYes 
USBUSB 2.0USB 2.0 
ConnectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
FeaturesUSB chargingMass storage device, USB charging 
Headphones connector3.5mm3.5mm 
HDMI Micro HDMI (Type D) 
Charging connectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
OtherDLNA, Computer sync, OTA syncComputer sync, OTA sync 
Other features
NotificationsMusic ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, SpeakerphoneHaptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone 
Additional microphone/sfor Noise cancellationfor Noise cancellation 
SensorsAccelerometer, CompassAccelerometer 
Hearing aid compatibilityM4, T3M4, T3 
OtherVoice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDDVoice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDD 
Availability
Officially announced 20 Sep 2012 
Shopping information
Accessories 4GB MicroSD card preloaded with Kung Fu Panda 2 movie, SIM Card, Battery, USB charger 
MSRP price   
 $ 199 
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