If you are on the lookout for a reliable little Android smartphone that’s affordable and easy to carry around, you’ll find plenty of choices available on the market today. The ZTE Fury is among the many models you can choose from. It's available through Sprint in the USA, and while it won’t wow anyone in terms of specs, it has a very wallet-friendly price and should get the job done for most.
The Fury comes equipped with a 3.5-inch QVGA touchscreen display, a 1GHz CPU, 512MB of RAM, and 4GB of internal storage which can be expanded further with microSD cards. Android 2.3 Gingerbread is its default operating system, and you can download hundreds of apps from Google Play for extra functionality.
Overall, the Fury’s feature-set is pretty basic. And for some people, that’s more than enough.
Need to Know: ZTE Fury
1. Default operating system is one of the more popular versions of Android, so there’s plenty of official and third-party software support. (The Good)
2. Available at very affordable prices, with or without yearly contracts. (The Good)
3. Cannot be upgraded to the latest version of Android. (The Bad)
4. Equipped with basic features and will not be able to run HD applications or HD content in general. (The Bad)
What the Critics Are Saying...
- Alex Colon, PhoneMagThe ZTE Fury offers fast performance, plenty of features, and good battery life, all for less than $20. The tradeoff is a poor camera and call quality that is just okay. It's an inexpensive, reliable Android smartphone for Sprint users on a budget—just make sure to take a close look at the sale rac...
- Jared DiPane, Android CentralSo, is the ZTE Fury worth the $19.99 price tag that they priced it at? The choice is ultimately your own to make, and while it may seem like a good deal at the time of the sale, is this really something you could see yourself spending the next two years with? The device is already about a year late...
- Daniel Howley, Laptop MagSprint's budget-friendly ZTE Fury Android phone provides a quality experience for a low price--if you're willing to live without 4G.
- Brian K., PhoneArenaAt $19.99 on contract ZTE is obviously going at the budget market with the Fury. Still, the phone manages to impress with its excellent build quality and snappy performance, proving again that you don’t need to spend the big dollars to get a very usable phone. While the call quality suffers a bit, Z...
- Lynn La, CnetAlthough I don't know what's got the ZTE Fury so upset, I doubt it will make anyone angry. The device is cheap as they come, and it doesn't skimp on the specs. Setting aside the disagreeable Sprint ID feature and disappointing call and recording quality, it has a zippy processor, a responsive touch...
Prices (Where to Buy)
Common Questions
We've got you covered! Download a free PDF copy of the ZTE Fury user manual here.
ZTE backs up the Fury with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.
If your Fury has problems and is still within its warranty period, you could contact ZTE support or the retailer you purchased the phone from. You'll find ZTE's contact information here. If your phone is off warranty and needs repair for a physical problem such as a broken screen or bad battery, you should visit an authorized service centre or a local phone repair shop. You can also connect with others in The Informr Community Forum to find and share answers to questions.
Resources
Manuals / User Guides
- ZTE Fury Manual (PDF)
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