ZTE Open C - Firefox OS smartphone for less than $ 100
ZTE company released a simple entry-level smartphone operating system Firefox OS. The device has a compact size by 4-inch display and weighs just 125 grams.
The case is entirely made of matte black plastic. The screen is framed by a fairly wide frame. Beneath it is the only touch button "home". The overall design feels very stocky, shell thickness of 10.8 mm. All faces are rounded, it is comfortable to hold in your hand. Volume is controlled by keys on the right side of the case. The power button is on, rad has a headphone jack. Micro USB port located on the bottom. To access the memory card, the SIM card and battery need to remove the back cover.
Technical equipment
smartphone uses a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor, 512 MB RAM and 4 GB of internal memory, which can add up to 32 GB card microSD. Screen resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, which creates density 233ppi.
Operating System
Firefox OS 1.3 like the old Android. To unlock the screen should make a slide from left to right. The home screen has a universal search bar. Located at the bottom of the panel for quick access to applications. They can be selected using a simple drag shortcuts. Among the pre-installed applications include e-mail client, Facebook, Twitter, FM-radio, and navigator. Camera app has no settings, it should appear in the next version of the operating system. Also here is not to find Spotify, Netflix, Dropbox, Flipboard or Ebay. App store, of course, can not compete with a range of Google Play.
Unfortunately, the weak hardware can not provide smooth operation when navigating the menu. Constantly present delay. Does also works with lags. Another unpleasant thing is that when held close to the ear phone while receiving a call the screen turns off not always. Autonomy Open C is powered by a lithium-ion battery capacity of 1400 mA * h 90-minute video playback reduce the charge level to 61%. Camera Camera Open C is the only one. She does not have autofocus, flash, and removes it disgusting. MegaPixel - 3.15 MP.
Pros
- cheap
- microSD slot Cons - terrible camera - joists - a small selection of applications
Verdict
Open C can please its price ($ 95) and a pleasant minimalist interface, but everything else is solid disadvantages. Better add some money and buy, for example, Motorola Moto E.
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