Exactly the same, we have had ours for 2 years - used it a lot - these work where some other next G phones won't. Where we travel we have had people borrow our phone several times as their own next G had no reception. The battery still lasts for 4 days, if it isn't continually searching for reception.
Yes, the screen brightness leaves a lot to be desired.
Sounds ZTE's like their QA has gone out the window.
Erich

