ZTE F350 Salute
Key specs
Critic consensus
“With the Verizon Wireless Salute F350 being the first device for the carrier produced by ZTE, it is unfortunate that it does not stand up well to other budget oriented phones by LG and Samsung. Overall, the device feels cheaply made, the screen looks washed-out on its own and is almost unviewable outside in the sun, the camera quality is lacking and so is the voice quality. At this point, pretty much any other budget phone for Verizon would be a better choice than the Salute, such as the LG Accolade and Cosmos, Pantech Jest, and Samsung Intensity II. We can only hope that ZTE does better the next time around.”
“The menu system is easy to figure out, but some might be tired of the same old thing. The email and social networking options are limited, but do work if you don't mind jumping through some hoops. Battery life of the Salute was excellent, and despite poor signal strength, the Salute was still able to make and receive calls in even the worst conditions. The camera software works well enough, but image quality is poor. If you require video capture, look elsewhere, as the Salute doesn't offer it. The fact that the Salute lacks even the most basic media/music player is a puzzle and kills the phone completely for me. Browsing is slow at best, and agonizing at worst. The cellular radio limitations negate a lot of the branded services Verizon offers, such as V CAST Music, Rhapsody, and Video.”
In Depth
ZTE may not be a well-known cell phone manufacturer in North America yet, but it is the sixth largest original equipment manufacturer (OEM) in the world, and number one in China. For 2010, ZTE plans to sell 100 million units in its effort to become the fifth largest OEM in the world.
Okay, okay. I just wanted to give you a little background because the F350 Salute is the first ZTE phone offered by Verizon.
So is it any good? The F350 Salute is a CDMA vertical slider with a handsome black and silver two tone finish. The 2.4 inch 240 x 320 pixel resolution display is above average for a phone in this category. The dedicated “send” and “end” keys are triangular-shaped, like little pizza slices. The circular navigation pad is large enough to be easily accessed without error.
The Salute, while unremarkable, is a viable contender for its entry-level category. It features a 1.3MP camera, GPS, Bluetooth, and a modest selection of basic phone features, including a 1,000 capacity phonebook, alarm, speakerphone, etc.
With a talk time of up to four hours and a standby time of up to 220 hours, the Salute is more interesting in its Verizon debut and promise of things to come rather than this particular model.
What people actually want to know
When was the ZTE F350 Salute released?
The ZTE F350 Salute was released on August 19, 2010.
How long does the battery last on the ZTE F350 Salute?
The ZTE F350 Salute has a 900 mAh battery.
Does the ZTE F350 Salute have a headphone jack?
Yes, the ZTE F350 Salute has a 2.5mm headphone jack.
Where can I download the ZTE F350 Salute manual?
You can view and download the ZTE F350 Salute manual on our dedicated manual page.
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The ZTE F350 Salute is a CDMA phone and therefore does not use a SIM card.