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Visit manufacturer site for details, The ZTE Reef gives Virgin Mobile two things it never had before: a water-resistant phone that iphone cases can take a long swim and a handset made by ZTE, What it doesn't get, however, is a device that runs the latest version of Android or a phone that supports the carrier's 4G LTE network, This isn't the first time we've had to compromise between a durable design and the latest features, but that doesn't make it completely right, either, The truth is, I could live without one or the other, but the loss of both Android 4.3 or LTE is harder to swallow..

The Reef's saving grace is that it won't cost you anything if you buy it online. And if you can get it for free, I suspect that you'll care more about its value than the cutting edge features that it lacks (honestly, that puts it on par with most of the carrier's other smartphones). But if you have to pay the full price of $149 (without a contract of course), consider Virgin Mobile's other options before buying. Design and displayThe funny thing is, the ZTE Reef doesn't look much like a water-resistant phone. The plastic battery cover is rather flimsy, it's not encased in rubber, and it's not very big (5 inches long by 2.55 inches wide by 0.44 inch thick) or heavy (4.59 ounces). That's mostly because it's meant to combat only water and not the dust exposure, heat, cold, or other extreme elements that phones like the Casio G'zOne Commando are designed to endure. That should be fine for most users, but you'll need to keep that distinction in mind if you're going on a trip with Bear Grylls.

Still, it was a bit disconcerting the first time I dunked the Reef underwater, It just doesn't feel water-resistant and, heck, it doesn't even have a flap covering its 3.5mm headset jack, Fortunately, though, my worry proved to be unfounded, as the Reef easily survived both a shower under the kitchen sink and a long bath in a vase, The Reef is certified to survive for up to 30 minutes in 3 feet of water (about a meter); I iphone cases wasn't able to replicate the depth, but I did give it the full half-hour soak..

Below the display (I'll get to that in a moment) are the usual touch controls set into the bezel: Back, Home, and Settings. The dedicated camera control sits on the left spine and up top is the power control and the aforementioned 3.5mm headset jack. On the right spine are two volume controls and the USB/charger port, which does have a protective cover. You'll have to remove the battery to access the microSD card slot, which is inconvenient. The 4-inch IPS LCD display is on the smaller end of the spectrum, both in size (4 inches) and resolution (800x480 pixels), but it all works on a phone that you can get for free (it's even acceptable for $149). Color accuracy is fine, it gets plenty bright, and personalization options for the five home screens are standard. Granted, the Reef's screen would be disappointing for users hoping to watch a lot of media on the go, but I doubt those folks are considering this phone anyway. The touch interface was quick and responsive as well, and the virtual keyboard supports Swype.