ZTE Grand X Max+

“Insecure naming scheme aside, ZTE deserves praise for the Grand X Max+. It looks and feels like a premium device, and yet it costs an unbelievably low $199.99 on Cricket. Factor in the carrier's low service plan prices and great AT&T network coverage and you have one seriously good deal for big-screen phone fans. The Grand X Max+ earns our Editors' Choice endorsement for phablets on Cricket.”

“If you've been yearning for an extra-large Android phone but are on a tight budget, the $199 ZTE Grand X Max+ is a solid buy. The phablet's 6-inch display produces bright and beautiful images (albeit at a relatively low 720p resolution), and its 9-hour-plus battery life ensures that you can take this device out all night with confidence.However, the Max+ is still a budget device, and you'll have to live with its inconsistent camera and weak speakers in exchange for the welcoming price. You can get better audio, a better camera and even stronger battery life by spending an extra $100 on the OnePlus One. However, if you don't have that extra cash to spare, the Grand X Max+ does almost everything you'll want a phablet to do, and it does it for a less-than-premium price. - See more at: http://www.laptopmag.com/reviews/smartphones/zte-grand-x-max-plus#sthash.B8WGeR6g.dpuf”

“For the price of only $200, ZTE was able to create a very formidable package. The design might not be too flashy, but it provides a great overall experience, and most importantly great battery life. The 6-inch screen size will make many consider the Grand X Max+ to be very outside the realm of comfortable, but if you’re looking for a large screen without paying a large price, then this is definitely a solid option worth considering.”

“The ZTE Grand X Max+ has its faults. Its call quality could be clearer, and its wide, slick construction makes it difficult to hold. In addition, compared to high-end devices like the Nexus 6, Galaxy Note 4 and iPhone 6 Plus, its processor is a bit sluggish.But as far as budget phablets go, the $200 Max+ stands out as one of the better values we've seen. For example, the comparable 5.7-inch G Vista, which has the same processor and 720p display, costs $350 off-contract from AT&T. And while Windows Phone enthusiasts will dig Cricket's other 6-inch handset, the Lumia 1320, the phone itself costs $280 despite having a 5-megapixel rear-camera and 8GB of internal storage.Lastly, the Max+ performs more reliably than another off-contract ZTE phablet, the Boost Max. Even though both cost $200, the latter is heftier, has a slower dual-core processor, and less built-in storage capacity. Simply put, theMax+ is the way to go for large-screen budget-seekers.”