In addition to the Grand S3, ZTE was also keen to show Star 2 and Blade S6 on its stand MWC. Both smartphones are already available in some markets, mainly in Asia, but prepare to disembark here.

ZTE may have benefited from the MWC to unveil the Grand S3 but we did not find that the new on its stand. We also met two smartphones already known there since December for the Star 2 and since the month of January for the Blade S6. They both have been launched in China and beyond for the Blade, but the manufacturer still required showing in Barcelona. He obviously has a good reason for this. According to our information, it will market soon in Europe.

ZTE Star 2 as well equipped as a flagship 2014

For those who missed the two presentations, remember that the Star 2 is a smartphone positioned between the middle and high end. There is one year, it was even considered one of the best equipped in the market with its full HD 5 “and Snapdragon 801 clocked at 2.3 GHz. The data sheet also includes 2GB of RAM, 16 GB of internal memory as well as 13 cameras and 5 megapixels. The set runs Android dressed of MiFavor 3.0.

ZTE Blade S6: the midrange false airs iPhone 6

The side of the Blade S6, the data sheet is a little less well supplied but still decent for the mid-range segment with a HD 5 “display, a Snapdragon 615 comprises eight cores Cortex-A53, 2 GB RAM, 16 GB of internal memory and, again, two cameras 13 and 5 megapixels. We also find the overcoat MiFavor. Here it is enriched with SmartSense and dresses Android in its latest version, namely Lollipop.

The imminent arrival of these two smartphones on the European stalls is therefore very good news. We are unfortunately unable to obtain further information. The exact release date is still a mystery, as the price in euros. Note however that the former is proposed for the equivalent of about € 330 in China and the second, for the equivalent of € 220 in markets where it is already available.

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The ZTE Star 2 is a high-end phone that seeks to fight directly with the biggest releases of the market. A terminal that focuses on the size of five inches and it provides a good set of features. Among them we have a Full HD panel with OGS technology, Qualcomm processor quad core 2.3 GHz or a good set of cameras for photos and selfies. But above technical specifications, ZTE has sought to highlight the ability to control the functions of this mobile directly through voice. We tell you all the details that have emerged from ZTE Star 2 in depth analysis.

Design and Display

 The design of ZTE Star 2 refers in some respects to the Sony Xperia phones, with a distinct lateral stripe and a pretty square design. However, once their own personality shown a rounded ends using both the bottom and the top. ZTE market this model in two different configurations, one in black and one in white. The dimensions of the Star 2 do not have anything to envy the big names in the market because it has only 6.9 millimeters thick and reaches a weight of 130 grams.

 In the area of the screen, the Star bet by a panel of 5 inches, a size that has become a standard smartphone market in recent times. This IPS panel sports a powerful Full HD resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels, which reaches a density of 441 dots per inch. This figure allows us to enjoy the contents of Android with an excellent level of detail both menus as games and videos and movies in high quality. The use of IPS technology, the primary advantage viewing angles up to 178 degrees both horizontally and vertically. In addition, the OGS technology (One Glass Solution) removes one of the intermediate layers between the glass and the touch panel and so reduces screen glare. Speaking of glass, this mobile is reinforced by Corning Gorilla Glass 3 for protecting the terminal from bumps and scratches.

 Camera

 One of the great attractions of this terminal is in its photographic section. Users can enjoy a powerful 13 megapixel camera at the back with a dual LED flash to enhance the pictures we took during the night and autofocus. In addition, this lens incorporates a good aperture of f / 2.0, it is capable of recording video at 1080p, features such as HDR modes (to take better pictures in sunsets) or face detector.

 Meanwhile, in the back we have a 5 megapixel camera with a wide angle up to 88 degrees. An excellent tool for anyone left out a selfie group.

 Memory and Power

 In the bowels of ZTE Star 2 a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 quad-core processor with a power of 2.3 GHz per core, along with a RAM of 2 GB is housed. A good set to tackle Android 4.4 KitKat operating system and have many applications open without any performance slowdowns smartphone. The internal memory of this phone is at 16 GB, a capacity that may be enough if we do not keep many large files. If you need more space, you can dip a microSD memory card up to 32 GB. Or we can use an online storage system type Drobpox or Google Drive.

 Operating System and Applications

 The operating system is ZTE team Android 4.4 KitKat, one of the latest revisions of this popular mobile platform. The main improvement of this version has been made in the field of performance, with menus and more fluid processes. In addition, each time you hear a song can see its cover art on the lock screen. ZTE has also wanted to contribute their own bit by an own interface called Mi-for 3.0 UI. And we have an alternative way to handle the phone via voice. Through this interesting tool you can turn on the GPS, take pictures, unlock the phone or play music. And all this without touching the screen.

 Besides these features, the great attraction of Android is its large universe of applications, and is around half a million titles in its official store. Names like Candy Crush Saga, Clash of Clans or there Day for entertainment, Dropbox, Evernote or Google Docs to boost productivity or WhatsApp, Line and Telegram to communicate with our contacts . Here are just some examples that can be found on this platform, and will allow us to customize the phone according to our tastes and preferences.

 Connectivity

 Within the field of connections, the most interesting news is the inclusion of 4G networks support high speed (up to 150 Mbps). On the other hand, we can also connect to the network via WiFi. The connections are completed with WiFi Direct, Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS with A-GPS to navigate anywhere via Google Maps or Waze.

 Autonomy and reviews

 The ZTE Star 2 integrates a battery of 2,300 milliamps. According to official data of the company, this device achieves a talk time up to 20 hours and standby time up to 350 hours. It is very competitive figures that enhance the appeal of this terminal. What we still have to know is the price that the markets will this model. The ZTE Star 2 aims high, with a set of top-level specifications that fall short of the big shots and with a very fine and attractive just 6.9 millimeters thick design.

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During yesterday was officially introduced the new smartphone from Chinese manufacturer ZTE, the Star 2 in the tallest building in China. It should be emphasized immediately that this is a phone that is not presented as a top model, but which integrates a set of rather interesting technical components. In fact, thanks to a special development work conducted by ZTE, this device is one of the best with respect to speech recognition.

 The Chinese manufacturer has in fact developed a special system that lets you control almost every aspect of ZTE Star 2 via our voice (of course in Chinese). According to a company spokesperson, the ZTE Star 2 There is more than 1,000 patents, 158 of which related to voice commands.

 Specifications and price

 ZTE Star 2 is equipped with a 5-inch Full HD with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels protected by glass Gorilla Glass 3 SoC quad-core Snapdragon 801 operating at a speed of 2.3 GHz, 2 GB of RAM 16 GB of internal memory, 13 megapixel rear camera, front camera of 5 megapixels, 4G LTE connectivity, battery 2300 mAh, coated aluminum body (front and rear), thickness of only 6.9 mm and OS Android 4.4 KitKat with a custom interface.

 The main feature of this device, which makes ZTE influential in promoting it, is the intelligent voice control, or the ability to verbally interact with the smartphone, even when not connected to the Internet.

 Analyzing the technical part of the device, we find that ZTE has equipped with:

•  5-inch display with full HD resolution of 1920 × 1080 pixels
• Protective glass Corning Gorilla Glass 3
• SoC Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 quad core CPU at 2.3 GHz and Adreno 330 GPU
• 2 GB of RAM
• 16 GB of internal storage expandable via micro SD
• Back camera Sony 13 megapixel focal aperture of f / 2.0 and dual LED flash
• Front Camera 5 megapixel camera with focal aperture of f / 2.2
• Battery 2300 mAh
• Android 4.4.x KitKat

 The market has already begun in China where you can buy ZTE Star 2 priced at 2,499 yuan at current exchange rates, amounts to about 325 euros. Most likely, the Chinese manufacturer can take the CES in Las Vegas.

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