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ZTE Racer phone review — specs and Genze score

ZTE Racer Specifications

For Three Mobile UK Also known as ZTE X850

Zte

Released 2010, Jul 15

Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1

  • 100g, 14.5mm thickness
  • Android 2.1
  • 256MB RAM storage, microSDHC slot

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Category Genze /10 Users /10
Battery 1.9
Display 4.8
Performance 3.1
Camera 4.8
Body 5.2
Gaming 3.9
Software 4.4
Connectivity 5.8
Sensors 7.2
Software updates
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Genze total: 4.1/10

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Quick specifications

2.8"

240x320 pixels

3MP

Video recorder

256MB RAM

Snapdragon S1

1100mAh

Score breakdown

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4.1 /10
Performance 3.1/10
Battery 1.9/10
Display 4.8/10
Camera 4.8/10
Body 5.2/10
Gaming 3.9/10
Software 4.4/10
Connectivity 5.8/10
Sensors 7.2/10
BT 2.0 2010

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Full specifications

Technology GSM / HSPA
2G bands GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 900 / 2100
Speed HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
Announced 2010, July. Released 2010, July
Status Discontinued
Dimensions 102 x 55 x 14.5 mm (4.02 x 2.17 x 0.57 in)
Weight 100 g (3.53 oz)
SIM Mini-SIM
Type TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
Size 2.8 inches, 24.3 cm2 (~43.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
OS Android 2.1 (Eclair)
Chipset Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
CPU 600 MHz ARM 11
GPU Adreno 200
Card slot microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Internal 256MB RAM, 256MB
Single 3.15 MP, AF
Video Yes
??? No
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth 2.0, A2DP
Positioning GPS, A-GPS
Radio Stereo FM radio, RDS
USB microUSB 2.0
Sensors
Browser WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML
??? MP4/H.264 player

MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player

Organizer

Document viewer

Voice memo

Predictive text input
Type Removable Li-Ion 1100 mAh battery
Stand-by Up to 200 h
Talk time Up to 3 h 30 min
Colors Black
Price About 180 EUR

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Frequently asked questions

Is ZTE Racer worth buying in 2026?

ZTE Racer is worth considering if its strengths match your priorities. Genze scores it 4.1/10 for its class. Read owner reviews and compare alternatives before you buy.

What is the battery capacity of ZTE Racer?

ZTE Racer has a 1,100 mAh battery. Real-world endurance depends on chipset efficiency, display, and usage.

What display size does ZTE Racer have?

ZTE Racer features a 2.80-inch display. See the Display section for resolution, refresh rate, and panel details.

What is the Genze score for ZTE Racer?

Genze rates ZTE Racer 4.1/10 based on performance, display, camera, battery, body build, and value versus phones in the same price tier.

Where do these specifications come from?

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