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ZTE Kis

alaTest has collected and analyzed 14 reviews of ZTE Kis. The average rating for this product is 2.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Views about the durability and design are overall positive. The performance and portability also get good comments. Some have doubts about the usability and screen, while views are divided on the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the ZTE Kis is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by: Mike Lowe (pocket-lint.com)

ZTE Kis White

 

Phones don't have to be expensive. The ZTE Kis - reviewed here in its festive white, veneer-like finish - is proof enough of that. Available via Virgin Media as a contract-free Pay As You Go (PAYG) purchase for a mere £49.99, plus a £10 top-up at...

Affordable, 2GB microSD storage included (expandable), good telephony experience, responsive touchscreen

Screen viewing angle isn't great, none too powerful, slow browsing and app loading

If you're in the market for a budget mobile phone then they don't come cheaper than the ZTE Kis. The white version we've reviewed here looks rather fetching too - or at least it certainly punches well beyond its £50 handset price tag. That's not to say...

Dec, 2012
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Expert review by: Thomas Thorn (techradar.com)

ZTE Kis review

 

Can ZTE break from its network-branded roots with this budget offering?

Decent keyboard ; Stylish design ; Loud rear speaker ; Responsive ; 12 months' free data

Very poor viewing angle ; No Flash support ; Lack of Facebook ; Tiny internal storage ; Bloatware

Coming out of network-branded obscurity is a path that many mobile phone manufacturers are taking.

Nov, 2012
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Expert review by: Paul Lamkin (pocket-lint.com)

ZTE Skate Kis pictures and hands-on - Pocket-lint

 

Over in Barcelona at Mobile World Congress, Chinese manufacturer ZTE unleashed a barrage of new smartphones and tablets; a signal of its clear intention

Feb, 2012
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Recommended!

Expert review by: Niall Magennis (trustedreviews.com)

ZTE Kis

 

A surprisingly capable little Android handset at a rock-bottom price.

Low price ; Sturdy, good looking design ; Long battery life ; Good performance for the price

Camera could have been a little bit better

It may be a little more costly than competitors like Alcatel's OT-903, but the ZTE Kis more than justifies its slightly higher asking price tag thanks to its higher resolution screen, faster processor and long battery life. The price of Android phones...

Dec, 2012
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Expert review by: (expertreviews.co.uk)

ZTE Kis review

 

Usually we shy away from introductory paragraphs about how expensive things used to be and how cheap they are now, but the falling prices of Android smartphones justify just such a tired intro format. Two years ago the idea of a pay-as-you-go...

Even cheaper than it appears, and with no major flaws, the ZTE Kis an incredible bargain

Jul, 2012
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Expert review by: Basil Kronfli (recombu.com)

ZTE Kis Review: In Depth

 

The ZTE Kis is a £50 phone exclusive to Virgin Media with £10 top-up. £50, that's about a tenth of the price of a Samsung Galaxy S3 and a quarter of the price of a Sony Xperia U. What makes this Kis…

Great price ; Solid build ; Zippy performance

Poor screen ; Busy user interface ; Low internal memory

Feb, 2013
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Expert review by: James Pearce (coolsmartphone.com)

ZTE Kis – Review

 

Budget phones have a place in the world, as not everyone can afford to have the latest and greatest handset. I find reviewing entry level phones harder than the rest. Quite often with no standout features you are left clutching at straws over what to...

The ZTE Kis is one of those phones where you end up saying for the money it is ok. Virgin have added a bonus feature of the years worth of data, this combined with the phone would make an ideal backup phone or a phone for a non demanding child.

Nov, 2012
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Expert review by: (3g.co.uk)

ZTE Kis Review

 

The ZTE Kis is a budget handset that tries hard to be something more

Chunky, comfy body; cheap price for Android; reasonable budget display

Low-res screen not ideal for media; app and browser crashes

Sep, 2012
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Product Specifications

Battery

Battery Capacity:1200
Battery technology:Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)

Camera

Built-in Flash: No
Front Camera: No
Main camera resolution (numeric):2 / 5
Rear camera resolution (numeric):2 / 5
Second Camera: No
Video recording: Yes

Design

Colour of product:Black
Curved Design: No
Form factor:Bar

Display

Aspect Ratio:15:9
Display diagonal:10.2 / 8.89
Display number of colours:16.78 million colours / 262144 colours
Display Resolution:480 x 320 / 800 x 480
Display Type:TFT
Orientation sensor: Yes
Touch screen type:Capacitive
Touch technology:Multi-touch
Touchscreen: Yes
Touchscreen Type:Capacitive

Ergonomics

Accelerometer: Yes
Ambient light sensor: Yes
Proximity sensor: Yes

Memory

Internal RAM:0.25 / 0.5

Messaging

E-mail: Yes
MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service): Yes
Short Message Service (SMS): Yes

Multimedia

Audio formats supported:AAC, AAC+, AMR, MIDI, MP3, OGG, WAV
FM radio: Yes

Navigation

Assisted GPS (A-GPS): Yes
GPS: Yes
GPS (satellite): Yes
Position location: Yes

Networking

2G bands (primary SIM):900,1800,1900
2G standards:Edge / GSM
3G: Yes
3G bands supported:900,2100
3G standards:HSDPA / HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS
4G: No
Bluetooth: Yes
Bluetooth version:2.1 / 4.0
SIM card capability:Single SIM
Wi-Fi: Yes
Wi-Fi standards:802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n

Packaging Content

AC adapter included: Yes
Cables included:USB
Headset included: Yes
Quick start guide: Yes
Warranty card: Yes

Performance

Accelerometer: Yes
Ambient light sensor: Yes
Operating system installed:Android
Operating System Version:2.3 / 4.4
Proximity sensor: Yes
Subscription type:No subscription

Ports & interfaces

Headphone connectivity:3.5 mm
USB connector type:MICRO-USB
USB port: Yes

Processor

Processor Cores:2
Processor family:QUALCOMM
Processor frequency:0.8 / 1.3
Processor Model:MSM 7225A

Software

Operating system installed:Android
Operating System Version:2.3 / 4.4

Storage

Compatible memory cards:MicroSD (TransFlash)
Internal RAM:256 / 512
Internal ROM:512
Internal storage capacity:4
Maximum memory card size:32

Subscription

Subscription type:No subscription

Technical Details

Google applications:Gmail, Google Chrome, Google Maps, Google Music, Google Play, Google Talk, YouTube

Weight & Dimensions

Depth:9.8
Height :12.5
Weight:120
Width:6.4
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