Telstra/ZTE F852 Review

Welcome to the Telstra/ZTE F852  mobile phone review.   This model is essentially a replacement for the F256 but in a higher quality clam shell and better screen.

We only had this phone a a little while before choosing the other models because the OS is virtually the same as the F256 with graphical improvements.  We wanted something different.

Speaking of which the main internal screen is much better due to the upgrade to 240 x 320 pixel or QVGA resolution although the external display remains the same.

The main feature missing is a FM radio which is an important selling point these days since the iPod still doesn’t have one.

The main feature is that it has access to the NextG or 3G network and web based functionality that entails.  However you will need a decent web access plan to make use of it.

Conclusion

All up the Telstra/ZTE F852 is another typically good mobile phone. It’s easy to use and looks reasonably good. Targeted in the mid range sales category it works really well just like it’s predecessors if you can live without a FM radio.

Specifications

• Telstra/ZTE F852
• Network
  Dual-band 3G HSDPA 3.6 / 850 / 2100 MHz
  Quad-band GSM 850 / 900/1800 /1900 MHz)
• Design
  Clam Shell
  L98.5 x W50 x D19 mm
  Weight 110 grams
• Display/s
  Intenal TFT 240 x 320
• Camera
  2MP auto-focus main camera
• Connectivity
  USB
  Bluetooth V1.2 – Supports FTP / HFC / A2DP
• CPU
  225 or 146MHz Processor
• Memory
  64MB internal memory
  45MB available to user
  Up to 2Gig MicroSD or Trans Flash cards
• Ring tones
  MP3, MMF, MIDI, Vibration
• Features
  SMS, MMS, WAP, EMAIL
  MyWords predictive text
  JAVA MIDP 2.0
  Speaker Phone/Hands free
  Customizable backgrounds
  Picture Viewer
  Video calling
  Voice memos
  Calender and organizer
  140Hrs Standby, 150 minutes Talk Time
• Package contents
  XP/Vista Compatible PC suite
  Personal hands free kit
  Travel charger
  USB cable
• Price history
  Between $499 AUS 2009