Nowadays only a very lazy manufacturer does not release Mini versions of their smartphones. Why are they doing that? It is a reliable way to attract an audience and earn money without doing anything special. For example, ZTE released its flagship called Nubia Z11. The smartphone is very good, however, it is quite expensive. The Chinese manufacturer is monitoring the situation on the market, therefore, decided to release a cheaper model of smartphone for people who have a smaller budget. New smartphone called ZTE Nubia Z11 Mini. Note that the Mini model does not mean that it is smaller, since it is still a powerful smartphone with huge display.

We decided to look closely at ZTE Nubia Z11 Mini and tell you about all its advantages and disadvantages.

Specifications ZTE Nubia Z11 Mini

For the basis of the performance of smartphone was taken Qualcomm processor called Snapdragon 617. Please note that the processor is new and there are no smartphones on the market with this chip. Snapdragon 617 consist of eight cores and built on 64-bit architecture. The processor performance supported 3GB of RAM. Currently, it is a standard amount of RAM for smartphones. It is a little more than necessary, but your smartphone will be relevant a few years. Internal Memory of smartphone is 64 GB and other configuration options are not expected. At the same time ZTE Nubia Z11 Mini has no slot for memory cards.

Design ZTE Nubia Z11 Mini

The manufacturer decided not to invent anything new and use a standard design. The front panel of ZTE Nubia Z11 Mini has a minimum number of elements. Here you can find display, touch key Home, speaker and camera with a set of sensors. As for the back side, company allows you to select the material of which the panel is made. You can choose the texture of wood, matte gray color and so on. Also there is a fingerprint sensor on the back panel.

Bonuses ZTE Nubia Z11 Mini

Despite the fact that smartphone has a prefix Mini, its display diagonal is 5 inches. This is quite a great diagonal with a resolution of 1920×1080 pixels. The matrix is ​​based on IPS technology with all its advantages. Also we like the main camera on the smartphone ZTE Nubia Z11 Mini that has 16 megapixel Sony IMX298 optics. The camera perfectly takes photos even when lighting is poor. It has a phase detection autofocus and a variety of software settings. The front facing camera is 8 megapixels boasts optics with 80-degree coverage.

Result

With all the benefits of a smartphone ZTE Nubia Z11 Mini, it costs only $ 230. Just imagine – a smartphone with eight cores, 3 GB of RAM, a large screen and Full HD resolution, an excellent camera and even a fingerprint sensor, and its price is three times lower than the new flagship from Apple. Of course, we are not going to compare ZTE Nubia Z11 Mini and iPhone 6S, but ZTE is already fairly well-known manufacturer and if you need something cool, we’ve found you a good smartphone.

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Several weeks ago we told that ZTE was working on the ZTE Blade S7, a smartphone mid-high range camera a couple of cameras of 13 megapixels each. Finally, all specifications have been met and the ZTE Blade S7 is now official. The successor to the ZTE Blade S6 has been launched in China and its initial deployment will occur in Asia, but is expected to soon make the leap to Europe. The Chinese company is committed to a stylish design, made of metal and glass as is common in many high-end fills the window these days. It also has a wide screen, a 64-bit processor and integrated fingerprint sensor in the start button. We tell you all the details about the new ZTE Blade S7.

 The photographic profile is certainly one of the strengths of this smartphone. ZTE has opted for a pair of identical cameras for both the front and to the rear. It is not the first time we see a team of these features; HTC has been taken with the HTC Desire Eye, but, in this case, has gone beyond ZTE. As mentioned, the two sensors have 13-megapixel resolutions, making the resulting images have a very large size that allows viewing on large screens or printed on a fairly generous format. But this is not news, the only detail that makes the ZTE Blade S7 is the autofocus. More and more mobile systems approach that integrates detection, more accurate and faster than most mobile and compact cameras common in phase. ZTE has decided not just to integrate the approach phase detection in the rear chamber, the front also takes you. Normally the cameras to selfies lack autofocus, betting on a fixed approach that does not allow us to come too, but, in this case, we find the same features in its two cameras, a distinct advantage for lover’s selfies.

 The ZTE Blade S7 has a 5-inch IPS that develops 1,920 x 1,080-pixel resolutions. The panel is covered by a sheet of glass resistant Corning Gorilla Glass 3 curved at the edges tightly coupled to the chassis; it is what is known as 2.5D glass. The back is also covered by a sheet of this material while its structure is made of aluminum. In the front, we see a rectangular home button in which ZTE has integrated a fingerprint detector, which uses a new feature to block access to any application individually. Inside it features a Snapdragon 615 processor (eight cores), 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage capacity. Comes standard with Android 5.1.1 Lollipop but not the update to Android 6.0 Marshmallow discarded soon.

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ZTE is already preparing the launch of the newest member of its Blade S range, as reports from the specialized blog GizChina where found technical details and even the price of ZTE Blade S7 in a list from an online store. The ZTE Blade S6 was released earlier this year and we could see live at Mobile World Congress. We especially liked its design made of metal and balanced technical profile at an affordable price. Chinese brand and would be finalizing the details of its successor, the ZTE Blade S7, which could go ahead and get there before the end of the year, ahead of the Christmas season. The new model retains the idea of complete smartphone set price, but raised its technical level and is closer to the high end. We tell you everything we know about the ZTE Blade S7.

 The information would have been obtained through an online store that will sell the device when the official launch takes place, for which we still have no end date, and is accompanied by several images that show the design. The first thing that strikes us the ZTE Blade S7 is that your housing is no longer made in a single piece of aluminum unibody, but the metal is limited to the outer frame, leaving the rear in a striking lime green tone. We do not know if the back is plastic, if it is covered with resistant glass as the front or in the case of painted aluminum. Also it would be a 2.5D glass, which means it is curved on the sides to fit better with the context. If we turn, the fronts still much to remind us of the iPhone 6 or iPhone 6S in form, but in this case has placed a rectangular button start breaking the aesthetics as softened a bit. The reason for having included a physical button is that it comes with an integrated fingerprint sensor, to unlock the phone or avoid typing passwords. The terminal comes standard with Android 5.1.1 Lollipop, but this function could indicate that will be updated shortly Android 6.0 Marshmallow, one that brings support for fingerprint sensors standard version. ZTE holds the screen size of 5 inches, but increases the Full HD resolution (1,920 x 1,080 pixels) standard.

 One of the strengths of ZTE Blade S7 would be your camera, or better cameras. The company would have chosen a 13 megapixel sensor with LED flash for both chambers, both the back and front. It also has a Snapdragon 615 processor, eight-core midrange Qualcomm also offers 64-bit support, along with 3 GB of RAM. It comes with dual SIM and MicroSD slot to expand the internal memory, which in this case is 32 GB. Its price in free format would be $ 280, about 254 euros at current exchange rates.

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ZTE has launched a new smartphone in the Axon brand in the United States. The second after Axon Pro, that support comes in the segment of phablets with a data sheet and a lightweight price.

 ZTE was already not easy to follow when they had to juggle its own brand and Nubia. He had to add Axon, whose strategy fits, in addition, each market. Indeed, the brand was made official this summer in the United States, before arriving in China and then in Europe, but never with the same smartphone. What it still lose some more. And it’s not finished yet because a new model has been launched in the US in order to support the Axon Pro wins in passing a 64GB option.

 The new model in question was called Axon, with nothing behind. Is short. It’s simple. Perfect for a flagship store, one might think. Missed! It is neither more nor less than a light version of the model Pro. The screen still measures 5.5 inches, but the definition changes from QHD Full HD. The Snapdragon 810 is replaced by the oldest, but still swift, Snapdragon 801. And the RAM currency volume is two to 2 GB. The rest is retained.

 This includes 32 GB of internal memory, still without possibility of extension, the camera with dual 13/2-megapixel sensor on the back and the 8 megapixel camera on the front. The whole is again confined in a metal frame and obviously running on Android, always delivered in version 5.1.1 Lollipop with a slight overlay.

 The ZTE Axon is already available in the US, where he is charged $ 329 against $ 499 for the Pro version with 32GB and $ 499 with double storage. This is a pretty good deal, without being the best we have seen. Needless to say that Europe is not affected by this launch, especially since our Axon Elite is already present much like a light version of Axon Pro.

 If a second model was to arrive in Europe, he would approach probably more of Axon Mini Chinese.

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ZTE could soon launch two new smartphones: the Nubia Z9 Max Elite and Nubia Z9 Mini Elite. Terminal changes few, but important.

 Whenever ZTE launches new model in its range Nubia, we said we would like to see the product on the European market. Unfortunately, this is not the case, and that feeling has been felt even when we could take over the ZTE Nubia Z9 last September. It must be said that the model is quite impressive, with a borderless screen and characteristics equivalent to those of high-end market: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 with 3GB or 4GB of RAM, a 5.2 inch screen with Full HD (1080p), Android 5.0 Lollipop with a custom interface, a main camera of 16 megapixel front camera of 8 megapixels, a battery of 2900 mAh, of 4G LTE … And there are two other variations: Max and Mini.

 But this configuration clearly not enough to ZTE, which has decided to restore momentum to its range with two new models. First visual appeared on the Chinese media, and we learn that these devices meet the much too long names ZTE Nubia Z9 Max Elite and ZTE Nubia Z9 Mini Elite. And there are only two changes from the side of the data sheet of Max Elite. Indeed, the mobile maintains the same technical configuration, but it embeds a fingerprint sensor on the ignition button and a USB Type-C.

 For the Mini Elite, the changes are the same, except that the “small” smartphone also increased from 2 to 3 GB of RAM. It is expected that the two terminals to be presented soon in China, but again, there are only slim chances of seeing the outside of the high-tech lounges … and sites specializing in the import.

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ZTE recently formalized the Mighty 3C, a new entry-level smartphone running the penultimate version of Android and marketed at a very affordable rate. His arrival in Europe, however, is rather unlikely.

 ZTE has formalized a number of high-end smartphones since the start of the year, especially when it includes its Nubia and Axon products. The Chinese brand has also released just yesterday ZTE Axon Max, a new version of its PHABLET and could unveil Nubia X8 tomorrow.

 ZTE has indeed formalized the Mighty 3C; a new smartphone features a 5-inch screen with a resolution of 854 x 480 pixels. This device also incorporates a SoC quad-core 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 210, combined with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal memory. A 5-megapixel sensor is also present in the back of the phone, while a 2-megapixel webcam sits in front.

 The whole rests Android 5.1 Lollipop (served by an overcoat house), is powered by a 2500 mAh battery and held in a frame of 143.5 x 72.9 x 9.45 mm to 170 grams. Note that a 4G connection is also present, in case you’re wondering. The hull of the smartphone is itself made of plastic. Power and volume buttons are placed on the right side of the device, and the speakers on the bottom one.

According GizmoChina, who relates this information, the ZTE Mighty 3C would be priced at 499 yuan, accounting for just under 70 euros. This smartphone should logically soon be arriving on the shelves of Chinese stores. However, we have to date no information about a possible international marketing, which is, according to observers, fairly unlikely.

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ZTE continues to invest in the premium smartphone market with competitive prices, at least is what leads us to conclude the official announcement today the company the new AXON Mini. The device was first unveiled in July, and we’ve seen some photos revealed, but today it has won an official price and its details had finally available.

 Like the Huawei Mate S and iPhone 6s, the ZTE AXON Mini has a pressure-sensitive screen to add a level of advanced features in the user interface, including interactive games. Inside, there is an octa-core processor Snapdragon 616 paired with 3GB of RAM and a GPU Adreno 405. Its Super AMOLED display panel has a 1080p resolution on its 5.2-inch, all contained in one of only 70 mm body width.

 On the back, there is a 13MP camera with auto focus face detection; have the front camera is of 8MP. It is also included a battery of 2800mAh, 32GB of internal storage and the option to expand to up to 128 GB via Micro SD card.

 The apparatus is protected by a casing whose material is mainly aluminum-titanium alloy. The front glass covering the screen is slightly curved edges. Furthermore, the device is equipped both a fingerprint scanner and an optical reader. Finally, customers will have to choose from three metallic finishes – gold ion, chrome silver and gold rosé.

 ZTE plans to initially launch the AXON Mini in China through your store MyZTE and JD.com, and then leave for Hong Kong, Thailand, Singapore, Russia, Japan, India, Australia, France, Germany, Turkey, Spain and Italy with the months went by.

 In China, the device will cost CN ¥ 2299 for Ion and silver models, while the rosé Gold will be CN ¥ 2,399 There will also be a model “Premium Edition”, but the details of what makes a version of “premium” are scarce.

 In addition to these specifications, the company also offers the ZTE AXON Pro, which is available for only $ 100 more. The differences are a display of 5.5 inches QHD resolution, 4GB of RAM, Snapdragon 810 processor and a 3,000mAh battery.

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The next ZTE tablet, the Axon Tablet, may well have made a first official release. It is in any case appeared on a famous benchmark site, and displays high-end features.

 Recently, ZTE stood out by formalizing a ZTE Axon with very significant features, and at a rate that is equally important. The smartphone, on Ebay, is notably equipped with a Snapdragon 810 v2.1, 4GB of RAM, a WQHD screen (1440 x 2560 pixels) for 5.5 inches protected by a coating Gorilla Glass 3, 32GB of internal storage (not expandable) and a battery of 3000 mAh removable. In addition to this, the mobile is downright elegant, with aesthetic details that differentiate it from the competition.

 And the Chinese manufacturer should just propose ZTE Axon Tablet ilk soon. The slate has now been seen on GFX Bench, leaving good information on its final characteristics. The object should be equipped with a full HD (1080 x 1920 pixels) of 13.7 inches, a Snapdragon 810 processor sub-clocked at 1.9 GHz and coupled to a graphics chip Adreno 430. It also finds 3 GB of RAM, internal storage capacity of 32GB and the ability to accommodate a microSD card of 128 GB. It is indicated that the back camera displays 7 megapixels, while the front camera is very basic with 2 megapixels. The product is apparently installed Android 5.0.2 and NFC-enabled.

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After being presented a few weeks ago, the ZTE Axon Elite is now officially on sale in Europe. The new high-end smartphone from ZTE Asian company reaches the European market to accompany other brand phones like the ZTE Blade S6 or ZTE Blade V6, offering a high-end features at a price of 420 euros. Yes, the ZTE Axon Elite sold exclusively through eBay’s online store and to celebrate its launch ZTE has announced that it will deliver a gift to users who purchase this phone for today, September 24.

 Thus, the ZTE Axon Elite and can be purchased on eBay for a price established in 420 euros, and it seems that for now this is the only distribution channel through which this phone will sell. Users, who purchase the Elite Axon for today, September 24, will receive a gift a microSD external memory card of 64 gigabytes, which is interesting for expanding internal memory that offers itself this phone intelligent.

 The ZTE Axon Elite is a smartphone that does not go unnoticed, both for its design as for its technical specifications. The entire terminal is built on a metal case, and if you look at the back, we see that the main chamber is formed by two sensors-that say, speak of a parent-dual-chamber and also is accompanied by a reader Fingerprint. If you look at his actions, we see that we talk about a phone that has a size of 154 x 75 x 9.3 mm, with a weight of 175 grams.

 In addition, for users who prefer another method different from the fingerprint unlock ZTE says the Axon Elite also offers other insurance systems such as access unlock voice or eye scan. By accessing voice, you only need to say a key phrase for the Mobile is able to detect our voice to unlock the screen, while the second option uses the front camera to identify through our retina.

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As in 2014, ZTE has, with an operator, a low-cost phablet exclusive to the US market. This time, it’s not with T-Mobile, but with AT&T the business associates for almost identical to the previous proposal.

 On 25 September, at the weekend, will be released in the US on the stalls of the US operator AT&T the ZMAX 2, produced by ZTE. If this tells you anything, it’s normal, it is the replacement of ZMAX first phablet to have been a partnership between the Chinese manufacturer and an American operator, but back then it n ‘ was not the same. Moreover, it is almost a year to the day after the ZMAX 2 takes over a detail that looks very symbolic because, at first glance, the difference also some small adjustments and a change of operator, the recipe seems identical.

 Let us return to ZMAX 2. So this is, like its predecessor, a phablet whose size, however, was revised down (while the global trend is upwards). The ZMAX 2 offers a 5.5-inch 720p panel, a resolution of 267 pixels per inch.

 This slab is powered by Android 5.1, the other big difference between the two products. The operating system is here dressed in a light overcoat; less pronounced “Chinese ROM” that MiFavor (we usually find in Nubia or Blade). It looks more like the interface of the recent range Axon.

 Inside the mobile, we find a quad-core Snapdragon chipset clocked at 1.2GHz and supports LTE (probably a Snapdragon 410). The chipset is accompanied by 2GB of RAM, 16GB of storage (expandable), a 3000 mAh battery, an 8-megapixel photo sensor and a 2 megapixel webcam. ZTE did not mention the size of the mobile or even weight. But it is not there its main selling point.

 Indeed, his main argument is the price, especially vis-à-vis the proposal. The set will be sold at AT&T, before subsidies and offline engagement (but with the possibility of subscribing to one of prepaid plans of the operator) for 150 dollars or 135 euros.

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