One of the latest entry-level smart phone from Chinese Mobile Firm by making a strong comment to launch such a device which can put a value for money all level customers. This phone is quite similar to its Chinese counterpart the Ascend G330. This phone belongs to the mid-range category but if we look at its features then we can’t simply believe it.

Key Specifications:

Network: GSM (900 / 1800 / 1900) & HSDPA (900 / 2100).

Display: 480 x 800 pixels, 4.0 inches.

Processor: CPU(Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5) & GPU(Adreno 203).

Memory: Internal(4 GB) & External(microSD, up to 32 GB).

OS: Android OS, v4.1 (Jelly Bean).

Camera: Primary(5 MP, 2592х1944 pixels, autofocus) & Secondary (VGA).

Connectivity: GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi hotspot, DLNA, Bluetooth, micro-USB, A-GPS.

Battery Capacity: 1600 mAh.

Colors: Black, White.

A simple slim in design quad-core processor based Android smart phone has been launched by Hong Kong Telco equipment maker ZTE under named ZTE Grand Era (V985).

Specifications:

Network Supported: GSM (850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900), HSDPA (850 / 2100) &LTE

Processor: CPU (NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad-core 1.5GHz CPU) & GPU (2 core Geforce).

Resolution: 1280 x 720 pixels, 4.5 inches

OS: Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich

Camera:  8 MP rear camera & 1.3 MP Front camera.

Data: GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, GPS, AGPS functions, WiFi 802.11b/g/n, DLNA, Bluetooth 3.0

Memory: System Memory (1GB DDR 2 RAM), Internal Memory (4 GB EMMC ROM), External Memory (micro-sd up to 32 GB).

Battery Back-up: 1800 mAh

Standby Time: 150-200 hours

Talk Time: NA

Available Colours: Black.

Expected Price: HK$ 2,999

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A budget smartphone manufactured by ZTE  one of the premier chinese handset maker.

Specifications: 

Network Supported: GSM ( 900 / 1800 / 1900) & HSDPA (900 / 2100)

Processor: CPU ( SIngle Core 1 GHzQualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon) & GPU (Adreno 200)

Resolution: 480 x 800 pixels, 4.0 inches

OS: Android OS, v4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)

Camera: 5 MP rear camera with autofocus & VGA camera.

Data: GPRS, HSDPA, 7.2 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth (v4.0 with A2DP).

Memory: System Memory (512 MB RAM), Internal Memory (4 GB), External Memory upgradable via. microSD up to 32 GB

 Battery capacity: 1600 mAh

Available Colours: Black, White

Expected Price:

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Chinese Handset Maker ZTE wll be soon launching their new gadgets in MWC (Mobile World Congress) 2013. #ZTEGrandMemo and #ZTEMozilla are the two new products to be launched in Barcelona in Sep 2013.

ZTE Grand Memo

Specifications:

Network Supported: NA

Processor: CPU (1.7GHz quad core Snapdragon S4 Pro)

Resolution: 5.7 inches

OS: Android 4.1.2

Camera: 13 MP rear cameras

Data: NA

Memory: NA

Extra Features:

Battery capacity: NA

Talk Time: NA

Stand By Time: NA

Music Play Time: NA.

Available Colours: NA.

Expected Price: NA.

ZTE Mozilla phone

Another Smart Phone to be launched i.e. Mozilla FireFoX OS based phone. But still it will feature as a sporty look with an handsome price tag. Again we hope that thsi kind of Firefox OS devices can be fit between entry-level to a good mid-level smartphone.

 ZTE Corporation a leading worldwide supplier of telecom equipment and network solutions, today proclaimed the accessibility of the ZTE Score™ M, the earliest ZTE Android smartphone for MetroPCS Communications, Inc.

ZTE and MetroPCS releases Score™ M Android Smar

The full-featured Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) Score M is convenient for customers to carry and operate with its comfortable 3.5-inch HVGA TFT display and 4.8 ounces weight. The phone’s 3.2 megapixel camera allows users to capture moments as they happen and instantly share photos and video across their social networks, while Google Play gives consumers new ways to learn and stay entertained with more than 450,000 Android applications and games.

The ZTE Score M offers the robust features users demand in a data-enabled mobile device. Its affordability is particularly appealing for those consumers who want to trial or upgrade to a smartphone, as it is smartly priced and the available MetroPCS service plans provide tremendous value.

“There is an increasing number of consumers that see how the functionality of a smartphone will enhance their lives, but still may not be prepared to commit fully to a costly device,” said Lixin Cheng, CEO, ZTE USA, and President, North America Region, ZTE. “Working with MetroPCS to offer these customers the ZTE Score M will allow them to have the smartphone experience at an incredible value.”

Key specifications:

The Score M features:

• 600 MHz processor
• 1500 mAh battery
•  4GB internal memory expandable up to 32GB via microSD
• CDMA 1x-EVDOrA Cell/PCS/AWS network
•  Bluetooth 2.1 and Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g) compatible

Pricing and availability:

The ZTE Score M is available for $49 plus tax, after mail-in rebate, for a limited time at all MetroPCS and dealer retail locations nationwide as well as online at www.metropcs.com/phones.

ZTE Corporation (“ZTE”) a top worldwide supplier of telecom equipment and network solutions proclaimed today it had used for the fourth-most smartphone patents of whichever company internationally, with 972 entire applications.

ZTE 4th internationally in Smartphone Patent Applications

A report by the State Intellectual Property Office of the People’s Republic of China published the global rankings. The report also states that ZTE ranked first in China for smartphone patent applications, with 1,019. According to the report, applications for smart phone patents increased rapidly around the globe from 2003 through 2006. In China, applications for smart phone patents began to increase rapidly in 2005. During that year, applications filed by domestic applicants outnumbered those filed by overseas applicants for the first time.

“Patent applications are important to ZTE,” said ZTE Executive Vice President He Shiyou. “Our global and domestic rankings in smartphone patent filings show the company’s commitment to R&D and innovation.”

ZTE has over a decade of experience in cell phone R&D. To date, ZTE has acquired more than 8,000 total cell phone patents at home and abroad. Of those, over 6,000 are Chinese patents. It also holds more than 2,000 international PCT patents, with more than 70 per cent of those related to 3G and cellular.

In 2011, ZTE’s cell phone business grew more than 50 per cent year-on-year, and its global shipments of smart terminals topped 12 million, a year-on-year increase of 400 per cent. According to a report by research firm Gartner, ZTE is the second-fastest-growing smartphone maker in the world. In the fourth quarter of 2011, the company became the world’s No. 4 cell phone maker in terms of shipment volume.

ZTE Corporation is one of the worldwide leading telecommunications equipment and network solutions; today proclaimed that it is commencement the opening of its individual brand in Germany with the smartphone “ZTE Skate”. 

At the ceremonial ZTE Skate launch event at the 8 Seasons in Munich, General Manager of ZTE Germany John Lee presented the handset to the public. He highlighted to the journalists ZTE´s objective for the future to enforce its position as an own brand. ZTE plans to further enhance its overall market strategy in the area of smartphones.

“ZTE Skate” is the first in a series of smartphones that are to be launched under ZTE’s own brand name in Germany this year. Having already achieved global sales of about 2 million units, the device is one of the flagship products of ZTE that helped the company gain a good start for the introduction of its own label in Spain, UK, France and other regions.

“In terms of shipped units, reports from market research firms ABI Research, IDC, and Strategy Analytics show that ZTE is the fifth largest handset manufacturer in the world. Therefore the time is right to bring our devices to the market with our own logo,” said John Lee during the Skate presentation in Munich. “We are delighted to launch the ZTE Skate jointly with Telefónica Germany, following the already successful launch of the same device in Spain in association with Telefónica S.A.”

With its design inspired by the skateboard, the slim line Skate weighs just 148g and features a 4.3 inch touch screen with 480 x 800 resolution. It comes preloaded with the most important apps aimed to enrich and simplify the user´s everyday life – such as applications for social networks (Facebook, Twitter) and music applications. ZTE Skate runs the Android Operating System version 2.3.5 – also known as Gingerbread.

As well as the touch screen keys on the display, the smartphone has three physical menu buttons to improve handling. The internal 512MB storage, together with the 800 MHz fast processor, builds the core of the Skate and ensures judder-free operation and applications. The storage capacity of the Skate can be extended with a microSD card up to 32GB. In addition, the 1400 mAh battery provides professional performance with its long-lasting duration for moderate usage.

Completing the feature list is a built-in 5 megapixel camera that ensures sufficient illumination, even in poor lighting conditions, thanks to an LED flash.

Pricing and availability:

The ZTE Skate is immediately available through the O2 My Handy payment scheme, with a first installment of 1€ and 24 monthly installments of 10€, making a total price of 241€. Combined with the O2 Blue XS tariff of only 9,99€ per month, the Skate offers an ideal choice for smartphone beginners. Details of the device and tariff rates are available at www.o2.de, through the O2 hotline or in O2 shops.