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Review: ZTE Max for Boost Mobile

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For the most part, there's nothing really objectionable about the ZTE Max for Boost Mobile. As long as you're comfortable with phablets, the Max is a lot of phone for the money.

The screen is certainly big, if not the best I've seen. The signal performance was pretty good and battery life was tremendous. The user interface is a cinch to interact with, and the Max has plenty of power to multitask and more. The stock Android tools all functioned perfectly, though the additions from Boost Mobile add few tangible benefits to the phone. The camera performed well, and the Max has media powers to spare.

Other phablets, such as the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 or HTC One max, may be better, but they cost twice as much. At $299 without signing a contract, it's hard to argue with the value offered in the ZTE Max.

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ZTE Max

5.7" display HD+ resolution
Snapdragon 400 MSM8930 processor 1 GB RAM
3,200 mAh battery
Memory Card Slot, Headphone Jack (3.5mm), Wireless Charging

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