Retail price: $39.99. The Zmax 2 had the same focus issue when shooting video. People who depend on their smartphone as a camera may want to consider other low-cost options, such as the Moto E. But if you're willing to live with the occasional blurry shot, the Zmax 2 is one of the better sub-$100 phones available to AT&T customers. It works pretty well, though it will snap for as long as you smile, so be prepared for a film roll full of photos when you enable that mode. Ships in 24 hrs. More Info. In fairness, other videos started out in focus when I had time to line up the shot, but with so many videos shot in the spur of the moment, that's of cold comfort. The reception quality for calls is excellent and I the sound quality is excellent. My stubble looked particularly fuzzy, and you'd be hard-pressed to tell the color of my shirt.

After forgetting to charge the phone overnight, I was surprised to see the Zmax 2's battery still had life in it the next morning — 18 percent, according to the phone's display. There was a problem.

A selfie took in the most favorable lighting conditions I could find produced an OK shot, though some of my facial features lacked sharpness. At its best, the Zmax 2's camera produces colorful images and captures even tiny details. Please refresh the page and try again. With a sub-$100 phone, you'll have to accept certain compromises with the components inside the device. I started out an afternoon of streaming video, playing games and taking pictures with the battery only 85 percent charged. One is a blur, with my daughter's face partially washed out and no detail in focus. The camera soaked up every bit of brightness from these California poppies growing in my backyard, and even caught the wavy grain of the wood on the green fence behind them. Reds, such as those in the Ghostbuster logo, seemed a little muted, though.

Ships within 24 hrs. Here at Walmart.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy. With Dolby Audio speakers, the Zmax 2 produces some of the best sound I've heard on a smartphone, especially for a low-cost one.

Thank you for signing up to Tom's Guide. In my everyday use of the phone, I found the Zmax 2 offered acceptable performance. I was less impressed with the Zmax 2's 2-MP front shooter, which doesn't excel at capturing details. Wholesale price: $24.99. Please enable JavaScript in your browser and reload the page.

I didn't notice any lag when launching apps, particularly if the apps were already running in the background. But with 2GB of RAM included, ZTE's phone turns in a respectable performance when measured against similarly priced devices.