5 RF Safety Information The handset has an internal antenna located under the bottom of the keypad. For optimum performance with minimum power consumption do not cover the antenna area with your.
The 1,650mAh battery has a reported talk-time of 9 hours and a standby time of 6.8 days. During our for continuous video playback, it lasted 7.37 hours. ZTE Reef Performance testing Average 3G download speed 0.68Mpbs Average 3G upload speed 0.54Mbps App download (CNET) 3.72MB in 1 minutes, 5 seconds CNET mobile site load time 18 seconds CNET desktop site load time 23 seconds Restart time 50 seconds Camera boot time 1 second Data speeds As I mentioned, the Reef doesn't support Virgin's LTE network so you'll have to fall back to 3G (EV-DO).
Though it wasn't terrible as 3G networks go, it will be a big change, and not a good one, if you're used to 4G. Out of five separate tests in the same location using Ookla's Speed Test app, I clocked an average download speed of 0.68Mbps and uploads at 0.54Mbps. The highest upload score was 0.86Mbps and the highest download score was 0.65Mbps. When I used the Chrome browser, the CNET mobile site loaded in 18 seconds, the full CNET site loaded in 23 seconds, and the full site for American Airlines loaded in 21 seconds. The CNET Android app (3.72MB) downloaded in 1 minute, 5 seconds and launched with updated content in 13 seconds. Call quality I tested the dual-band (CDMA 800/1900) ZTE Reef in San Francisco. As a subsidiary of Sprint, remember that Virgin uses its parent company's network rather than operating its own.
In that respect, the Reef delivered solid call quality. The volume was loud, and the connection was free of interference or audio cut-outs. My only complaint, and it's a small one, is that the audio sounded a bit soft. It didn't really distort anyone's voice or make them sound unnatural, but a couple sounded like they were talking through a screen. But like I said, it wasn't a big deal. ZTE Reef call quality sample Listen now: On their end, my friends had no complaints.
The Reef didn't pick up much background noise, they said, and they could hear me even when I was calling from a loud room. I also didn't have any problems with automated calling systems. The speakerphone performed quite well. The volume gets very loud and voices were clear with a nice deep range. In fact, it almost sounded like a loudspeaker in an airport. Likewise, callers could hear me, except when I went to a place with a lot of background noise.
Then, I almost had to scream if I wanted to be heard. The Reef has a maximum SAR of 0.78 watts per kilogram as tested by the FCC. It supports M4 and T3 hearing aids. Conclusion I'll be honest, you should buy the Reef only if you're interested in the water-resistant design and you don't want to pay a penny for your phone.
To be sure, it has a bright display and it delivers enough smartphone features to keep you entertained. And though it takes a long time to boot up, it performed well in other areas. So, yes, there is more here than just a phone you can leave by the pool.
But there's also a few things the reef doesn't have, mainly LTE support and a newer Android OS. So if you don't need a handset that can take a bath, I'd recommend looking around at Virgin's other options. For example, though it's a year older than the Reef, the Samsung Galaxy S3 has LTE and it's getting the Android 4.3 update.
Even better, it's also free with service if you buy it online. The LG Optimus F3 is worth a look, as well. It's free online, has 4G, and a long-lasting battery.
Brand Name ZTE Model MF636 Unlocked Yes. Ready to use with global services.
Network Band. HSDPA/UMTS 2100 MHz. GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz Data Speed Speed: Download up to 7.2 Mbps, Upload up to 2.0 Mbps! Memory MicroSD slot up to 4GB.
Ports USB Antena Internal Antenna Dimensions 69 mm x 25.5 mm x 12mm. Weight 40g Supported Systems Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Mac OS X 10.4 and above. Comments.
Broadband mobile browsing the Internet, E-mail,and view your documents. Innovative design and easy to use. Simple and easy self-installation. Receive and send SMS from your computer. HELP built-in modem menu.