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entry-level smartphones may not be sexy but they put companies like ZTE into a position to bring modern mobile technology to the masses at affordable prices I'm high as a human reporting for pocket now and we're at CES 2016 taking a look at the Grand X 3 and the avid plus from CTE starting off with the more budget minded of the two devices the avid plus is a no frills product that ZTE is targeting for first-time smartphone users and its 5-inch 854 x 480 LCD display and 1.1 gigahertz Snapdragon 210 SOC reflect that positioning there's not much to it save for a few small touches like Wi-Fi calling and microsd expansion for up to an additional 32 gigabytes of storage but while its design and performance don't evoke much excitement its price point might just win you over while the exact number is still up in the air we were told to expect sub $50 territory when it hits t-mobile and MetroPCS later this year if you're looking for something a little fancier the cricket bound Grand x3 might be more suited to your liking at 129 dollars the x3 features a 5.5 inch 720p display a one point three gigahertz Snapdragon 210 and USB type-c with Texas Instruments grab it charging on board the design is surprisingly nice with a lightly texturized backing that's reminiscent of one plus is sandstone and rounded edges to the display dubbed the infinity edge and for fans of the hi-fi audio experience on last year's acts on the Grand X 3 features dolby audio for high-quality sound ZTE lists the MSRP at 129 dollars though ultimately the final price is up to cricket will be launching the phone later this month both phones are currently running android 5.1 lollipop but we've been assured that a marshmallow update is already in the works if you like this video and want to see more coverage from CES 2016 this is just the beginning and we'll be bringing you more content as the week unfolds until then follow pocket now on social media and subscribe here on youtube so you don't miss it you can also follow me on twitter at Hayatou Huesman and visit the site in pocket now calm thanks for watching we'll see you again soon you