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The device suffers from significant performance issues. Users frequently reported 'ghost touching,' where the phone types or apps open by themselves, alongside extreme lag, freezing, and a very slow user interface. Many noted it has insufficient RAM for modern apps.

Camera performance is a mixed bag; while some users found the photos surprisingly good for a budget device, others experienced technical failures like constant flickering and autofocus issues that rendered facial recognition useless.

Battery reliability is highly inconsistent. A few users reported a full day of use, but a large number of reviewers complained about fast battery drain, charging port failures, and the device eventually refusing to power on at all.

The screen is praised for its large size and clarity initially. However, it is criticized for being made of cheap plastic that is unresponsive to swipes. Serious defects like 'black screen of death,' white lines, and flickering were widely reported.

While the physical design looks modern, the build quality is poor with non-scratch-resistant plastic. The most critical failure is the 'false advertising' regarding its 'unlocked' status, with many units arriving carrier-locked to specific providers.