ZTE Groove X501

  • Released 2012, November
    127.6g, 13.9mm thickness
    Android 2.3
    1GB 512MB RAM storage, microSD slot
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  • 3.2"
    320x480 pixels
  • 3MP
    288p
  • 512MB RAM
    Snapdragon S1
  • 1500mAh
    Li-Ion

ZTE Groove X501 - Specs

Network Technology CDMA / EVDO
2G bands CDMA 850 / 1700 / 1900
3G bands CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Speed EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
Launch Announced 2012, November. Released 2012, November
Status Discontinued
Body Dimensions 118.6 x 62.5 x 13.9 mm (4.67 x 2.46 x 0.55 in)
Weight 127.6 g (4.48 oz)
SIM Mini-SIM
Display Type TFT touchscreen, 256K colors
Size 3.2 inches, 30.5 cm2 (~41.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
Platform OS Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Chipset Qualcomm MSM7627 Snapdragon S1
CPU 800 MHz
GPU Adreno 200
Memory Card slot microSD, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot), 4 GB included
Internal 1GB 512MB RAM
Main Camera Single 3.15 MP
Video 352x288
Selfie camera Single VGA
Video
Sound Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
Comms WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth 2.1, A2DP, EDR
GPS Yes
Radio No
USB microUSB 2.0
Features Sensors Accelerometer
Battery   Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Stand-by Up to 300 h
Talk time Up to 5 h
Misc Colors Black
Price About 100 EUR

ZTE Groove X501 - User Reviews

  • I have a Samsung Galaxy 4, but it does that same folder thing with adding picture attachments. The trick is to hit the camera icon instead of the folder icon. Then you can select gallery - the place you would expect to find your pictures. I'm sure it's the same on your phone. I was pretty frustrated by it too until I realized the camera icon did the trick.

  • How do you get Microsoft exchange email to work on this phone?

  • How do you get Microsoft exchange email to work on this phone?

  • Despite the dated 2.3 Gingerbread OS the groove demonstrated a very good call quality and 3G speed even on a 800mghrz processer

  • Got the phone as a insurance replacement for a Huwei that Cricket no longer carried. Liked it, for the most part. Did not like that the pictures were not visible if you tried to add an attachment to text or e-mails...goes by folder and file names, weird. Well, for about 3 weeks now, I have been having problems with the internet not working. Thought maybe I dropped the phone and messed it up. Replaced it, and the same thing is happening. I can only use internet explorer browser for a few minutes, then stops. Apps, text, e-mails work fine.

  • 4.5/5 - Would buy again. Priced under $60 at RadioShack, and with the freedom to add it to A Cricket plan; The ZTE X501 is an excellent Android phone for anyone. With 512 MB of RAM, the phone can surprisingly handle a NintendoDS emulator, despite the the screen being so small that it pixelates the ROM emulator. This phone's only drawbacks are the stock headphones, VGA front camera, a lightweight stock browser, and the relatively low power of the headphone audio output at max volume even with non-stock headphones.

  • Had this phone for 10 months now and it still works perfectly. An Excellent Phone.

  • Had this phone for 10 months, still works perfectly. An Excellent Phone.

  • Everytime I get on the cell phone it seems to hang up by itself within 3 minutes. Any suggestions? My idea is a new cell phone.

  • No you cannot talk and use 3G on the ZTE x501. Instead of 2 antennas like some higher end/more expensive phones, this one only has 1 antenna to share between data and calling. It may be possible to talk while using a wi-fi connection.

  • While your in the stock browser, *Push the Bookmarks option *At the top next to where it says bookmarks, push history *Then choose whatever webpage in your web history list that you want as your home page, *By pressing down and holding, highlight the webpage of choice until a menu pops up * Scroll down to the last option which is , "set as homepage

  • Yes u can just go to the person name press edit & stroll down to add media to that person name

  • Is it humanly possible to talk on the phone & access the Internet @ the same time cause I can't seem to do it can anyone help me out with this problem ASAP please thanks in advance

  • can u set ringtones for contacts

  • While your in the stock browser, *Push the Bookmarks option *At the top next to where it says bookmarks, push history *Then choose whatever webpage in your web history list that you want as your home page, *By pressing down and holding, highlight the webpage of choice until a menu pops up * Scroll down to the last option which is , "set as homepage"

  • Install a Traffic Manager app

  • My front camera has lines going though that ant cool

  • Just got my phone ... does anyone know how I can see my data download/upload speeds?

  • I like it but when move music kills the batty

  • my front face camara went away after i reboot it how do i get it back?

  • mine wont turn on or nunthin

  • It's a pretty good phone. It is really fast, and has great battery life. I really like the Muve Music, too. I don't like the keyboard, though. Talking on the phone with it was great. Overall, a great phone at a really cheap price.

  • rear camera has problems. Can't get a clean screen. lines are on the screen when having front camera.

  • Excellent call quality even on speaker phone.. crappy battery life..fairly fast wi fi hot spot capability. Cannot figure out how to change the home page from cricket or to add my yahoo to notifications.. and the user guide is useless.

  • Good phone for the price.

  • I have to mention a reasonably priced phone with a good display and spec's on it. I have used and abused this phone to its maximum. And it has never broken down as yet have used it for about 6 months. (ZTE nice work with a low budget phone in the US market.)

  • A very nice phone offered by ZTE for the right price.A good phone with descent apps and i love the android in it. i am using the phone from past few months and haven't had any major problems in it. please release these kind of economy phones in market.

  • Try apps like juice defender.. It optimizes your phone settings to get maximum out of the battery you have..

  • Pretty descent Phone with 1GB internal memory and the 3.5 megapixel camera, easy to use. this phone has good features in it. its better than my previous LG phone.

  • water damage is not necessarily caused only by dunking your phone into water... It could happen without our knowing in a subtle way also like steam,etc...

  • Ok so the phone really isn't as bad as this article makes it out to be. I got it for 70 bucks..it has a front and rear camera so I can Skype/Tango or whatever else I want. The last phone I had was on Jellybean OS for Android, and I don't feel like I'm missing out on anything aside from 4G speeds. The front facing camera isn't as clear in still pictures mode, but the video streaming is clear. I got a cool case for my phone and a mirrored screen protector. For 50 bucks a month unlimited everything I have zero complaints. The phone has great memory, it's really a great little phone for someone who doesn't need to use their phone as a laptop. If you want a computer, get one. #ijs

  • Good phone over all for the money i paid. Havent had any problems so far apart from freezing. Contacted the manufacturer to this problem and they helped me solving the problem and the problem is fixed for ever. Try contacting the service provider for this issue and ur problem with the phone might be solved.

  • Here r few steps to increase your battery life: 1.Dim your screen to significantly improve your battery�s life. 2.Set a short screen timeout interval to black out the screen when you�re not using it. 3.Reduce the frequency of application updates and syncs. 4.Eliminate unnecessary widgets and animations. 5.Disable Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and GPS when you don�t use them.

  • if u are using android phone,check in menu - settings u'll find "Accounts & Sync" whih will be listed in google account.Tap it to see a list of Google services you can sync on the phone.Once done log in with same ID & PASSWORD in different and backup all the data from "DATA BOX".

  • only 4.0 android version supports screenshot.The downloaded applications or the default application cannot to transfer from the old phone as it has no facilities.

  • This phone iz fine but it needs screenshot and some of the apps i got on my old phone i cant get on here:( but i like it other than that. Plz fix

  • As far as functionality goes it is a good phone. the cpu is fast the 3g is fine, but the battery goes dead by noon and if I charge it during my lunch hour, it still barely lasts through the day. I have looked for an upgraded battery but have not found one that fits in the phone.

  • great phone really fast! heres a tip to save battery...turn off 3g data when not in use. turn of your screen brightness then u should be good for about 1 day.

  • the best

  • This phone is ok. Feels like a toy phone & battery does not last very long at all...Otherwise ok phone...

  • I was pleasantly surprised by this phone. I got it after my piece of crap Hauwei Accend II broke and it's much much better then that (and cost less). Faster, better sound quality, much more battery life, better screen control and ringtones. Head and shoulders above any Hauwei phone.

  • Just purchased this phone today, my zte score wasnt good may i say. The screen would act all wonky, and when i texted the letters wouldnt show up. The charger port broke and all so i do not recomend it. But as i said just purchased the groove, good price music downloaded nicely, front camera, overall good cheap phone. The downfalls, the front camera has terrible quality, the phone isnt good at predicting text, and this phone is VERY light, like u would think it was one of thoose fake children phones its so light. That worries me a bit so i will deffinatly be buying a case for it

  • I got this phone for Christmas and ain't nothing wrong with it. Is a good phone pack with good specs. And it also has a lot of space. So pretty good so far

  • I went through two zte scores and both of them failed on me. I swore I would never buy a zte again but i ended up buying 2 grooves the other day for me and my girl. The price was right. So far so good. I like it and as long as they don't die like the scores did I will be happy.

  • ZTE worste phone and company yet!turn on and off when ever it wants, stopped taking a charge and service center in india... told one story after another about water damage the charger port is broke... I missed 3 calls because of this phone. I gave it a 2.5/10, it is a gaming console than a phone. I have NEVER had such a miserable experience with a phone as I am having with this paperweight. ...

  • I couldnt be happier. I love my phone. It works great, absolutly NO problems. Everyone that has seen it now want one. Music downloads quick and easy and easy to retrieve later. I have never heard another phone sound so good either. This phone actualy plays bass like an expensive sterio. When connecting it to the car it sounds great. I recommend anyone who likes taking their music with them to get this phone especially at the price its being offered for. It is really simple to activate too.. Ive been using it daily for a month and not one problem.

  • Awesome phone.Hardware design is fantastic, it just feels perfect to hold in your hand.Swipe is so natural The pre-loaded apps are great Whereas it could have been a world-beating combination Buy one and love ZTE greatest

  • I've had this phone for 2 months now and I've been fairly happy. By no means are you looking at the most advanced phone but great for the budget. Front and back camera is great for Skype and that's great when I'm in the road. Plenty of music on muve, not much bad to say.