ZTE launches 4 new Android smartphones

ZTE has been making a name for itself in the smartphone scene both globally and locally and is showing no sign of slowing down as they unveil the fourth wave of budget Android handsets here in our country.

The Shenzhen-based manufacturer has pretty much covered the whole spectrum (entry level, mid-range and flagship) with the launch of its four Android offerings, namely the ZTE Kis II-V795, V829, V967S and V969.

Of the four, the V795 and V829 are the most budget-friendly, sporting a price tag of Php3,190USD 54INR 4,608EUR 52CNY 396 and Php5,590USD 95INR 8,075EUR 91CNY 694 respectively. Both devices run on Android Jelly bean version 4.2 and are powered by a dual-core processor.

The V967S and V969, on the other hand, are better spec’d compared to the first two. Both handsets are powered by a quad-core MediaTek processor with 1GB RAM and a standard 4GB internal storage which can be expanded through a micro-SD card.

ZTE V967S specs:
5-inch IPS LCD, 960×540 @220ppi
1.2GHz MediaTek MTK6589 quad-core processor
PowerVR SGX544 GPU
1GB RAM
Expandable 4GB internal storage
Supports up to 32GB
5MP rear camera w/ LED flash
720p video recording @30fps
VGA front-facing camera
3G/HSPA
Dual-SIM
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth, GPS
2500mAh Li-Ion battery
Android Jelly bean 4.2

ZTE V969 specs:
5.5-inch IPS LCD, 960×540 @220ppi
1.3GHz MediaTek MTK6582 quad-core processor
PowerVR SGX544 GPU
1GB RAM
Expandable 4GB internal storage
Supports up to 32GB
5MP rear camera w/ LED flash
720p video recording @30fps
VGA front-facing camera
3G/HSPA+
Dual-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth, GPS
3200mAh Li-Ion battery
Android Jelly bean 4.2

Pricing for the V967S and V969 are currently pegged at Php9,490USD 162INR 13,709EUR 154CNY 1,178 and Php11,990USD 204INR 17,321EUR 195CNY 1,488 respectively.

During the launch, the company also announced that it’ll be teaming up with the Houston Rockets and will become the official smartphone provider for the 2013-2014 NBA season. ZTE is looking to bank on the popularity of Jeremy Lin and team mate Dwight Howard to boosts its popularity in the US.