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ZTE Quartz review: 127 specs compared

Avg. price:~£180Screen size:1.40 inchBattery life:1 daysDisplay type:AMOLED

ZTE Quartz Review: Compare 127 technical specifications and 26 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartwatches category and whether it is worth buying.

ZTE Quartz
6.8/10

Overall score

Score
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

4.9

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

7.9

Reviews score

10%

8.2

Sentiment score

â–¼Worse than 59% of smartwatches
7.6

Value for money

Value for money
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartwatch's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartwatch with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

â–¼Worse than 62%
4.9

Technical score

Technical score
4.9/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

24%

1.2

Health

21%

7.4

Fitness

16%

3.1

Battery

14%

6.9

Smart features

12%

6.3

Connectivity

9%

6.2

Display & Design

4%

6.0

Hardware

â–¼Worse than 88%
7.9

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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80%

7.8

Average grade

20%

8.3

Popularity

Grades by review (26)
10 reviews + 16 videos, average 7.8/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 51%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
  • zte-quartz
zte-quartz
Where to buy
    N/A~ £180
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the ZTE Quartz

Based on 8 · 11

Reviewers praise the solid battery life and clear calls, but most find it too big and heavy, and payments disappoint.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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What owners say about the ZTE Quartz

Based on 54 owners sharing their experience in online comments

41%positive15%mixed44%negative

Owners praise its smooth performance, value and bold design, while poor battery life and charging problems are the biggest drawbacks.

What owners dislike

  • Owners report the battery drains fast, sometimes to 20–50% within a day, even when idle, and Wi-Fi left on worsens it.10
  • Some owners report the phone freezing, the power button needing repeated presses, email syncing forever, and a stuck update screen.6
  • Owners say the watch stops charging, and the charging dock is hard to replace once lost or broken.5
  • Owners say the built-in battery cannot be removed, so a frozen watch has no easy reset.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of smartwatch ZTE Quartz

Technical score
Technical score
4.9/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Score components:

24%

1.2

Health

21%

7.4

Fitness

16%

3.1

Battery

14%

6.9

Smart features

12%

6.3

Connectivity

9%

6.2

Display & Design

4%

6.0

Hardware

4.9
Reviews score
7.9
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartwatch's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartwatch with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

7.6
Heart rate monitor
no
This smartwatch does not include a heart rate monitor. 90.7% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
Blood oxygen monitoring
no
This smartwatch does not support blood oxygen monitoring. 69.7% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
ECG
no
This smartwatch does not support ECG. 18.2% of smartwatches support ECG.
Irregular heart rate warnings
no
This smartwatch does not support irregular heart rate warnings. 50.6% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
HRV tracking
no
This smartwatch does not support HRV tracking. 45.2% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
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What reviewers say
Accelerometer
yes
This smartwatch includes an accelerometer. 0.5% of smartwatches include an accelerometer.
Barometer
yes
This smartwatch includes a barometer. 46.5% of smartwatches include a barometer.
Gyroscope
yes
This smartwatch includes a gyroscope. 28.9% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
Cadence sensor
no
This smartwatch does not include a cadence sensor. 32.9% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
Distance tracking
yes
This smartwatch supports distance tracking. 3.7% of smartwatches support distance tracking.
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Battery life
1 day
Market range: <1 day – >20 days
This smartwatch lasts 1 day on a charge, which is shorter than 88.1% of Smartwatches and the same as 8.1% of Smartwatches.
Battery life in training mode
4 h
Market range: <6 h – >48 h
This smartwatch records workouts for 4 h on a charge, which is shorter than 94.9% of Smartwatches and the same as 2.2% of Smartwatches.
Battery life with GPS on
4 h
Market range: <6 h – >46 h
This smartwatch lasts 4 h with GPS on, which is shorter than 95.3% of Smartwatches and the same as 2.9% of Smartwatches.
Battery power
460 mAh
Market range: <200 mAh – >500 mAh
This smartwatch has a 460 mAh battery, which is larger than 82.9% of Smartwatches and the same as 0.7% of Smartwatches.
Charge time
90 min
Market range: <60 min – >150 min
This smartwatch charges from empty in 90 min, which is quicker than 64.4% of Smartwatches and the same as 9.9% of Smartwatches.
Normalized from hour-based sources to 90 minutes.
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What reviewers say
Operating system
Wear OS
This smartwatch runs Wear OS, which is more advanced than the system in 80.1% of Smartwatches and equal to 15.8% of Smartwatches.
OS detail: Wear OS (2.1).
Software update frequency
ended
This smartwatch has ended software update support which is less active than that of 46.1% of smartwatches and equal to that of 53.9% of smartwatches.
Third-party app support
yes
This smartwatch supports third-party apps. 48.5% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
Notifications
yes
This smartwatch supports notifications. 0.3% of smartwatches support notifications.
Voice assistant support
yes
This smartwatch supports voice assistants. 30.8% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
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What reviewers say
Cellular module
yes
This smartwatch includes a cellular module. 83.5% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
SIM cards
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This smartwatch uses 1 for cellular connectivity which is more advanced than that of 2% of smartwatches and the same as that of 98% of smartwatches.
Nano-SIM
GPS
yes
This smartwatch supports GPS. 40.3% of smartwatches support GPS.
Galileo support
no
This smartwatch does not support Galileo navigation. 43.6% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
Dual-frequency GPS
no
This smartwatch does not support dual-frequency GPS. 15.1% of Smartwatches offer this.
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What reviewers say
Screen size
1.4 inch
Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.83 inch
This smartwatch has a 1.4 inch screen, which is larger than 48.9% of Smartwatches and the same as 6.7% of Smartwatches.
Display type
AMOLED
This smartwatch uses AMOLED, which is more advanced than the screen in 46.9% of Smartwatches and equal to 53.1% of Smartwatches.
Resolution
400x 400
This smartwatch has a display resolution of 400x400 which is higher than that of 65.3% of smartwatches and equal to that of 2.5% of smartwatches.
Pixel density
404 ppi
Market range: <213 ppi – >461 ppi
This smartwatch has a pixel density of 404 ppi, which is higher than 69.7% of Smartwatches and equal to 0.6% of Smartwatches.
Display brightness
?
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What reviewers say
CPU speed
4x 1.1 GHz
This smartwatch uses a CPU configuration of 4x1.1 GHz which is faster than that in 82.6% of smartwatches and equal to that in 2.3% of smartwatches.
Derived from core-count and per-core clock notation
Processor model
Snapdragon Wear 2100
This smartwatch uses the Snapdragon Wear 2100 processor model.
RAM
0.768 GB
Market range: <0.5 GB – >2 GB
This smartwatch has 0.768 GB of RAM, which is less than 66.4% of Smartwatches and equal to 0.9% of Smartwatches.
Internal storage
4 GB
Market range: <0 GB – >32 GB
This smartwatch has 4 GB of internal storage, which is more than 39.8% of Smartwatches and equal to 25.5% of Smartwatches.
About 1.1 GB usable after system files.
External memory slot
no
This smartwatch does not include an external memory slot. 0.3% of smartwatches include an external memory slot.
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What reviewers say

ZTE Quartz vs the average smartwatch

246810TotalHealthFitnessBatteryConnectivityDisplay & DesignSmart featuresHardware
  • More advanced operating system
    This smartwatch runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (Wear OS vs Proprietary OS).
    OS detail: Wear OS (2.1).
    Wear OS vs Proprietary OS
  • Built-in cellular module
    This smartwatch includes a cellular module, the average smartwatch does not. 16.6% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
  • 30 min quicker charging
    This smartwatch charges faster than the average smartwatch (90 min vs 120 min). The average smartwatch takes 120 min to charge from empty.
    Normalized from hour-based sources to 90 minutes.
    90 min vs 120 min
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    This smartwatch supports Wi-Fi, the average smartwatch does not. 43.5% of smartwatches support Wi-Fi.
  • Stronger display glass
    This smartwatch uses Corning Gorilla Glass 3 display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    Corning Gorilla Glass 3 vs mineral glass
  • 155 mAh larger battery capacity
    This smartwatch has a larger battery than the average smartwatch (460 mAh vs 305 mAh). The average smartwatch has a 305 mAh battery.
    460 mAh vs 305 mAh
  • 12.9% higher review score
    Reviews score
    7.9/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models

    80%

    7.8

    Average grade

    20%

    8.3

    Popularity

    Grades by review (26)
    10 reviews + 16 videos, average 7.8/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    7.9 vs 7.0
  • Better case material
    This smartwatch uses stainless steel for the case material, while the average smartwatch uses polycarbonate.
    stainless steel vs polycarbonate
  • 12.9% higher review score
    Reviews score
    7.9/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models

    80%

    7.8

    Average grade

    20%

    8.3

    Popularity

    Grades by review (26)
    10 reviews + 16 videos, average 7.8/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    7.9 vs 7.0
  • 30 min quicker charging
    This smartwatch charges faster than the average smartwatch (90 min vs 120 min). The average smartwatch takes 120 min to charge from empty.
    Normalized from hour-based sources to 90 minutes.
    90 min vs 120 min
  • 155 mAh larger battery capacity
    This smartwatch has a larger battery than the average smartwatch (460 mAh vs 305 mAh). The average smartwatch has a 305 mAh battery.
    460 mAh vs 305 mAh
  • Built-in cellular module
    This smartwatch includes a cellular module, the average smartwatch does not. 16.6% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    This smartwatch supports Wi-Fi, the average smartwatch does not. 43.5% of smartwatches support Wi-Fi.
  • Stronger display glass
    This smartwatch uses Corning Gorilla Glass 3 display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    Corning Gorilla Glass 3 vs mineral glass
  • Better case material
    This smartwatch uses stainless steel for the case material, while the average smartwatch uses polycarbonate.
    stainless steel vs polycarbonate
  • 78 ppi sharper screen
    This smartwatch has a sharper screen than the average smartwatch (404 ppi vs 326 ppi). The average smartwatch has a pixel density of 326 ppi.
    404 ppi vs 326 ppi
  • More advanced operating system
    This smartwatch runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (Wear OS vs Proprietary OS).
    OS detail: Wear OS (2.1).
    Wear OS vs Proprietary OS
  • Faster CPU speed
    This smartwatch uses a CPU configuration of 4x1.1 GHz, while the average smartwatch uses 1 GHz.
    Derived from core-count and per-core clock notation
    4x1.1 GHz vs 1 GHz
  • No VO2 max measurement
    This smartwatch does not measure VO2 max, the average smartwatch does. 51.3% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
  • No blood oxygen monitoring
    This smartwatch does not support blood oxygen monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 69.6% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
  • No irregular heart rate alerts
    This smartwatch does not support irregular heart rate warnings, the average smartwatch does. 50.6% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
  • No stress monitoring
    This smartwatch does not support stress monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 68.7% of smartwatches support stress monitoring.
  • 17 h shorter GPS battery life
    This smartwatch lasts less time with GPS on than the average smartwatch (4 h vs 21 h). The average smartwatch lasts 21 h with GPS on.
    4 h vs 21 h
  • No heart rate monitor
    This smartwatch does not include a heart rate monitor, the average smartwatch does. 90.5% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
  • 49 m shallower water rating
    This smartwatch is rated for shallower water than the average smartwatch (1 m vs 50 m). The average smartwatch is rated to 50 m.
    Based on IP immersion rating (controlled lab conditions, not a swim/diving certification).
    1 m vs 50 m
  • No automatic activity detection
    This smartwatch does not support automatic activity detection, the average smartwatch does. 81.8% of smartwatches support automatic activity detection.
  • 63.6% more expensive
    ZTE Quartz is more expensive than the average smartwatch (£180 vs £110).
    £180 vs £110
  • No VO2 max measurement
    This smartwatch does not measure VO2 max, the average smartwatch does. 51.3% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
  • No blood oxygen monitoring
    This smartwatch does not support blood oxygen monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 69.6% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
  • No irregular heart rate alerts
    This smartwatch does not support irregular heart rate warnings, the average smartwatch does. 50.6% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
  • No stress monitoring
    This smartwatch does not support stress monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 68.7% of smartwatches support stress monitoring.
  • No heart rate monitor
    This smartwatch does not include a heart rate monitor, the average smartwatch does. 90.5% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
  • No sleep tracking
    This smartwatch does not support sleep tracking, the average smartwatch does. 93.8% of smartwatches support sleep tracking.
  • No cycle tracking
    This smartwatch does not support menstrual cycle tracking, the average smartwatch does. 66.8% of smartwatches support menstrual cycle tracking.
  • No smart scale support
    This smartwatch does not support smart scale compatibility, the average smartwatch does. 57.1% of smartwatches support smart scale compatibility.
  • 4 years older
    This smartwatch was released earlier than the average smartwatch (2017 vs 2021). The average smartwatch was released in 2021.
    April 2017
    2017 vs 2021
  • No automatic activity detection
    This smartwatch does not support automatic activity detection, the average smartwatch does. 81.8% of smartwatches support automatic activity detection.
  • No coaching features
    This smartwatch does not support coaching, the average smartwatch does. 58.8% of smartwatches support coaching.
  • No auto-pause
    This smartwatch does not support auto pause, the average smartwatch does. 62.6% of smartwatches support auto pause.
  • No swim mode
    This smartwatch does not include a swim sport mode, the average smartwatch does. 76.9% of smartwatches include a swim sport mode.
  • No achievement tracking
    This smartwatch does not support achievements, the average smartwatch does. 87% of smartwatches support achievements.
  • 17 h shorter GPS battery life
    This smartwatch lasts less time with GPS on than the average smartwatch (4 h vs 21 h). The average smartwatch lasts 21 h with GPS on.
    4 h vs 21 h
  • 16 h shorter training battery life
    This smartwatch lasts less time in training mode than the average smartwatch (4 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h in training mode.
    4 h vs 20 h
  • 6 days shorter battery life
    This smartwatch runs for less time per charge than the average smartwatch (1 days vs 7 days). The average smartwatch runs for 7 days on a charge.
    1 days vs 7 days
  • Basic battery type
    This smartwatch uses a Li-ion battery, while the average smartwatch uses Li-Po.
    Li-ion vs Li-Po
  • Less current Bluetooth version
    This smartwatch uses a less current Bluetooth version than the average smartwatch (4.1 vs 5).
    4.1 vs 5
  • 49 m shallower water rating
    This smartwatch is rated for shallower water than the average smartwatch (1 m vs 50 m). The average smartwatch is rated to 50 m.
    Based on IP immersion rating (controlled lab conditions, not a swim/diving certification).
    1 m vs 50 m
  • 44 g heavier
    This smartwatch is heavier than the average smartwatch (89 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45 g.
    89 g vs 45 g
  • Weaker ingress protection
    This smartwatch has weaker ingress protection than the average smartwatch (IP67 vs IP68).
    IP67 vs IP68
  • No ambient light sensor
    This smartwatch does not include an ambient light sensor, the average smartwatch does. 63.5% of smartwatches include an ambient light sensor.
  • 2.8 mm thicker
    This smartwatch is thicker than the average smartwatch (14.5 mm vs 11.7 mm). The average smartwatch is 11.7 mm thick.
    14.5 mm vs 11.7 mm
  • 3.2 mm wider case
    This smartwatch has a wider case than the average smartwatch (45.7 mm vs 42.5 mm). The average smartwatch measures 42.5 mm across.
    45.7 mm vs 42.5 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.0
Raymond Moore
≈ estimated
19/07/2018
Long-term review · battery, screen and daily use
Verdict
ZTE Quartz is a decent budget smartwatch with a bright screen and good battery life, though it is bulky and occasionally hard to connect.
9.0
Asher Tech
≈ estimated
09/10/2017
Week-long review · daily use, calls and notifications
Verdict
ZTE Quartz is a strong daily-use watch and a recommended pick, though heart rate monitoring and ambient brightness are missing.
9.0
Asher Tech
≈ estimated
01/10/2017
Hands-on review · calls, battery and features
Verdict
ZTE Quartz works well and packs many features, and it is worth buying despite its large size.
9.0
J. Williams
≈ estimated
29/09/2017
Follow-up review · daily use and battery improvement
Verdict
ZTE Quartz feels premium and gets much better battery life after a factory reset, and it is a strong recommendation overall.
9.0
TechRight
≈ estimated
26/09/2017
Hands-on review · value, features, keyboard and calls
Verdict
ZTE Quartz is strongly recommended, especially at this price, as the best value among Android smartwatches.
9.0
Paul Tech
≈ estimated
23/09/2017
Hands-on review · one week of use, features and battery
Verdict
ZTE Quartz is a polished smartwatch with good fitness tracking, calls and battery life; the missing NFC is a minor issue.
7.0
Factology Tv TECHNOLOGY, GADGETS, INVENTIONS
≈ estimated
22/09/2017
Review · battery, connectivity and compromises
Verdict
ZTE Quartz is a worthy, good-value entry point into Android Wear, with clear compromises on fitness and NFC.
8.0
J. Williams
≈ estimated
02/08/2017
Long-term impressions · several days of daily use
Verdict
ZTE Quartz has one real drawback, battery life, but is still worth recommending overall.
8.0
Donavon Hornbeck
≈ estimated
27/06/2017
Hands-on review · daily use, battery and speaker tests
Verdict
ZTE Quartz is a pretty good budget Android Wear watch, but it lacks a heart rate sensor and battery life is limited on 3G.
9.0
Gadget Beard
≈ estimated
12/06/2017
Month-long review · battery tests and daily use
Verdict
ZTE Quartz is a great watch for the price, with strong battery life when the cellular radio stays off.
9.0
Mobile Geezer
≈ estimated
04/06/2017
Hands-on review · display, speaker and calls
Verdict
ZTE Quartz is a strong watch for the price, with an attractive display and very good call quality.
9.0
Forbes TechReviews
≈ estimated
23/05/2017
Long-term review · three weeks of daily use
Verdict
ZTE Quartz is a clear recommendation at this price, though it lacks NFC and a heart rate monitor.
More graded video reviews (14)
creator’s own scoreestimated by us

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

6.0
pcmag.com
✓ explicit
21/04/2017
Hands-on review · Android Wear 2.0
Verdict
The ZTE Quartz is a bulky Android Wear watch with built-in cellular calls and GPS, but its short battery life makes it a weak fitness tracker.
5.0
androidauthority.com
≈ estimated
21/04/2017
Two-week review · Android Wear watch
Verdict
The ZTE Quartz runs Android Wear 2.0 smoothly and lasts all day, but its thick strap and missing heart rate sensor hold it back.
7.0
techradar.com
✓ explicit
21/04/2017
Full review · Large round smartwatch
Verdict
The ZTE Quartz packs 3G, a fast chip and all-day battery into a huge, generic case that suits only large wrists.
9.0
9to5google.com
≈ estimated
23/05/2017
Video review · Android Wear watch
Verdict
The ZTE Quartz runs Android Wear 2.0 smoothly and calls sound clear, but no NFC and no heart rate sensor hold it back.
7.0
computerworld.com
≈ estimated
24/04/2017
Hands-on review · Phone-free smartwatch
Verdict
The ZTE Quartz is a decent watch that makes calls without a phone, but missing apps and the need for a second number hold it back.
7.0
pcworld.com
✓ explicit
06/06/2017
Expert review · Big Android Wear watch
Verdict
The ZTE Quartz is a big, cellular Android Wear watch that works without a phone, but it is too bulky for most wrists.
6.0
au.pcmag.com
✓ explicit
22/04/2017
Hands-on test · Cellular smartwatch
Verdict
The ZTE Quartz makes calls without your phone, but its bulk and average fitness tracking make it a smartwatch first, not a fitness watch.
8.0
androidpolice.com
≈ estimated
15/06/2017
Extended test · Cellular Android Wear
Verdict
The ZTE Quartz suits T-Mobile customers who want cellular on the wrist, though its thick case, missing NFC and fiddly charging dock hold it back.
7.0
wareable.com
≈ estimated
21/04/2017
Full review · Cellular Wear 2.0
Verdict
The ZTE Quartz suits first-time Android Wear buyers who want cellular and a big screen, though it is bulky and has no heart rate monitor.

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What customers like about ZTE Quartz

  • Competitive pricing, making it one of the most affordable Android Wear 2.0 watches with cellular support
  • Built-in 3G and GPS allowing for phone-free calls, messaging, and navigation
  • Vibrant 1.4-inch AMOLED display with a full circular design and no 'flat tire' effect
  • Solid performance and smooth navigation powered by the Snapdragon Wear 2100 chipset
  • Large 500mAh battery that typically lasts a full day under moderate use
  • Surprisingly loud and clear speaker quality for calls and music playback
  • Uses standard 22mm swappable bands, allowing users to replace the stock strap easily

What customers don't like about ZTE Quartz

  • Large and bulky dimensions (46mm diameter, 14.5mm thickness) that can be uncomfortable on smaller wrists
  • Lacks a heart rate monitor, significantly limiting its appeal for fitness tracking
  • No NFC support, meaning users cannot use the watch for contactless payments via Android Pay
  • Stock silicone strap is widely described as stiff, uncomfortable, and 'cheap-feeling'
  • Heavy battery drain when using power-intensive features like GPS or making frequent cellular calls
  • Missing ambient light sensor requires users to adjust screen brightness manually
  • Limited to 3G connectivity rather than faster 4G LTE found on premium competitors

Verdict

The ZTE Quartz is a budget-friendly smartwatch featuring a 1.4-inch AMOLED circular display with a 400x400 resolution and Gorilla Glass 3 protection. It is powered by a 1.1 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2100 processor, 768MB of RAM, and 4GB of internal storage, all running on the Android Wear 2.0 platform. Key characteristics include built-in GPS, IP67 water resistance, and 3G cellular connectivity for independent calling and messaging. Its primary advantages are its affordable price point and a large 500mAh battery that typically provides all-day performance. However, the device is notably bulky with a 14.5mm thickness, lacks a heart rate monitor and NFC for mobile payments, and can experience rapid battery drain when using GPS or cellular data extensively.

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