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Huawei Mercury (Cricket Wireless)

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3 Reviews | About the ZDNet Score

With its dual cameras, strong processor, and attention to camera detail, the Huawei Mercury tops Cricket's charts for a non-Muve Music smartphone, but insatiable Web surfers may still want to shop around.

Reviews

  • 7.3

    CNET Review

    January 25, 2012 | 6:28 PM PST

    The Good: The Huawei Mercury has Android 2.3 Gingerbread, an 8-megapixel camera, a front-facing camera, a 1.4GHz processor, and good call quality.

    The Bad: Battery life doesn't live up to expectations on the Mercury, you have to remove the battery each time you access the microSD card slot, and data speeds are pokey. The glossy plastic material is a smudge magnet.

    The Bottom Line: With its dual cameras, strong processor, and attention to camera detail, the Huawei Mercury tops Cricket's charts for a non-Muve Music smartphone, but insatiable Web surfers may still want to shop around.

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  • 8.6

    alaTest.com

    May 21, 2012 | 12:00 AM PDT

    Review Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 8 reviews of Huawei Mercury (Cricket Wireless) from international magazines and websites.

    The Verdict: Experts rate this product 80/100 and users 87/100. Comparing these reviews to 835263 other Cell Phones & Smartphones reviews gives this product an overall alaScore 86/100 = Very Good.

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  • 9.0

    pcmag.com

    November 30, -0001 | 12:00 AM PST

    Review Summary: The Mercury's 4-inch glass capacitive touch LCD screen has 854-by-480-pixel resolution, a notch above the more common 800-by-480. It looks sharp and bright, and I had no problem typing on the on-screen keyboard. Since this resolution is also used by...

    The Verdict: The Huawei Mercury is the best prepaid smartphone in America right now.

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Price Range: $0.00 - $0.00

  • Manufacturer: Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
  • Part number: CNETMERCURYBLKCRCKT

General

  • Product Type
    Smartphone
  • Form Factor
    Touch screen
  • Phone Design
    PDA
  • Integrated Components
    Wi-Fi hotspot, GPS receiver, 2nd camera, Digital camera, Digital player, FM radio, Voice recorder
  • Width
    2.42 in
  • Depth
    0.043 in
  • Height
    4.9 in
  • Weight
    4.94 oz
  • Body Color
    Black

Cellular

  • Technology
    CDMA2000 1X
  • Mobile Broadband Generation
    3G
  • Service Provider
    Cricket Wireless
  • Operating System
    Google Android 2.3
  • Application Software
    Google Places
  • Input Device(s)
    Touch sensitive screen

Messaging & Internet

  • Cellular Messaging Services
    MMS, SMS
  • Instant Messaging Services
    Google Talk
  • Supported Social Networks and Blogs
    Yes
  • Messaging & Data Features
    Text messages, Multimedia messages (MMS), E-Mail, HTML Browser
  • Mobile Services
    YouTube, Gmail, Google Search, Video Call, Google Play

Communications

  • Data Transmission
    EV-DO
  • Wireless Interface
    Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, IEEE 802.11b/g/n
  • Bluetooth Profiles
    Object Push Profile (OPP), Hands Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
  • Communication Features
    Internet browser, Mobile Email client

Phone Features

  • Phone Functions
    Call timer, Conference call, Flight mode, Speakerphone, Voice dialing, Vibrating alert
  • Polyphonic Ringer
    Yes
  • Ring Tone Formats
    MP3
  • Sensors
    Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Gyro sensor, Digital compass
  • Additional Features
    Text-to-Speech (text recognition), DLNA Certified, E-911 compliant, TTY compatible, Widgets support, Intelligent typing (SWYPE)

Organizer

  • Personal Information Management
    Synchronization with PC, Calendar, Calculator, Reminder, Alarm clock

Media Player

  • Supported Digital Audio Standards
    eAAC+, AAC +, MP3, WMA, AAC

Processor

  • Clock Speed
    1.4 GHz

Memory

  • RAM
    512 MB
  • ROM
    4 GB
  • Bult-in Memory
    2 GB
  • Supported Flash Memory Cards
    microSDHC - up to 32 GB

Digital Camera

  • Sensor Resolution
    8 megapixels
  • Focus Adjustment
    Automatic
  • Camera Light Source
    Flash
  • Features
    Video recording

Navigation System

  • GPS Navigation
    A-GPS receiver
  • Navigation Software & Services
    Google Maps

Display

  • Type
    LCD display - Color
  • Diagonal Size
    4 in
  • Display Resolution
    480 x 854 pixels
  • Features
    Wallpaper

Connections

  • Connector Type
    Micro-USB, Headset jack - Mini-phone 3.5 mm

Battery

  • Technology
    Lithium polymer
  • Capacity
    1900 mAh
  • Run Time Details
    Talk ( CDMA ) - up to 390 min, Standby ( CDMA ) - up to 380 hour(s)

Miscellaneous

  • Included Accessories
    Power adapter , Power adapter, Headset

Manufacturer Warranty

  • Service & Support
    1 year warranty
  • Service & Support Details
    Limited warranty - 1 year

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