The ZTE Concord II is available today on T-Mobile and will be landing on MetroPCS on May 19th. The Concord II isn’t a powerhouse device. Actually, it’s far from it. The Concord II skirts the line of low and mid-range Android handsets, and rocks Android 4.3 Jelly Bean. The Concord II might not be packing the hottest spec on the block, but it is sure to make any budget-minded customer happy. The device can be purchased for just $160 outright from T-Mobile. Here’s a look at the tech specs:
- OS: Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
- Display: 4.0” TFT LCD, 16M colors / 480 x 800 WVGA
- Processor: 1.2 GHz Dual Core Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM 8210
- Camera: Rear-Facing 5 megapixel with auto focus and built in LED flash
- Video: 720p video decode/encode at 15 fps
- Battery: Lithium Ion 1820mAh battery with up to 6 hours of talk time (approx)
- Dimensions: 4.96” x 2.56” x 0.43” Weight: 4.4oz
- Memory: 1GB RAM / 4GB ROM; Supports microSD cards up to 32GB
If you’re looking for a budget minded device, the ZTE Concord could just be the Android device for you. I’d suggest checking out the Moto E however, Motorola’s new KitKat touting budget device.
New Concord II™ Arrives at T-Mobile and MetroPCS
Packing the Right Balance between Must-Have Smartphone Features, Design and AffordabilityAvailable online now at T-Mobile.com and in MetroPCS stores next week, the Concord II delivers even more value with a customizable Android experience
RICHARDSON, Texas, May 14, 2014 – ZTE USA, one of the fastest-growing smartphone manufacturers in North America, today announced the all-new T-Mobile® Concord II and ZTE Concord II for MetroPCS®, with an updated design and features. This user-friendly, sleek phone is available today with America’s Un-carrier at www.t-mobile.com for nothing down (with 24 monthly payments), no annual service contract, overages or hidden costs. Beginning May 19 at MetroPCS stores and online at www.metropcs.com, customers can experience the must-have smartphone features in the phone’s simple-to-use interface along with unlimited, no hidden fees, no annual contract rate plans starting at just $40.
With an elegant, sophisticated construction, which includes beveled edges and aluminum wrapping, the Concord II is an ideal for someone new to the smartphone experience or those just looking to have a well-constructed, super-responsive device without emptying their wallet. The new and improved version of the already popular ZTE Concord comes with nearly stock Android 4.3 Jelly Bean and offers a seamless experience for staying connected via text, email and your favorite websites.
Featuring a crisp 4” WVGA screen with Gorilla Glass 2.0, the Concord II includes a 1.2 GHz Dual-core Qualcomm processor, 5 MP rear camera with built in LED flash and 1GB of RAM (expandable to 32GB via MicroSD). The phone’s removable 1820mAh battery is capable of powering 6 hours of talk time, over 250 hours of standby time and charges quickly. The Concord II also offers excellent call quality thanks to a dual-microphone with noise suppression.
“The Concord II from ZTE offers that ideal combination of functionality and affordable pricing so consumers can stay connected with family and friends on a sleek device within their budget,” said Lixin Cheng, Chairman and CEO of ZTE USA. “With the arrival of the all-new Concord II at T-Mobile and MetroPCS, ZTE is able to continue our mission of giving consumers a range of choices through a wide variety of smartphone devices.”
Concord II technical specifications include:
· OS: Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
· Display: 4.0” TFT LCD, 16M colors / 480 x 800 WVGA
· Processor: 1.2 GHz Dual Core Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM 8210
· Camera: Rear-Facing 5 megapixel with auto focus and built in LED flash
· Video: 720p video decode/encode at 15 fps
· Battery: Lithium Ion 1820mAh battery with up to 6 hours of talk time (approx)
· Dimensions: 4.96” x 2.56” x 0.43” Weight: 4.4oz
· Memory: 1GB RAM / 4GB ROM; Supports microSD cards up to 32GBFor additional information on the Concord II features and pricing, please visit www.zteusa.com, www.t-mobile.com or www.metropcs.com.
About ZTE USA
ZTE USA (http://www.zteusa.com/) a subsidiary of ZTE Corporation, is a leading global provider of mobile devices, telecommunications equipment and network solutions. Operating since 1998, ZTE USA is dedicated to making cost-efficient, quality communications technology accessible to all. The company provides a magnitude of devices to every major US-based carrier, generates over $16 billion dollars’ worth of business for US-based companies and devotes more than 10 percent of its revenue to R&D. ZTE USA is headquartered in Richardson, TX and operates 17 sales offices, customer service centers, R&D and distribution facilities across the US. ZTE is ranked as the country’s fourth-largest supplier of mobile devices overall, and third-largest supplier of prepaid devices, by independent analysts. ZTE is the official smartphone of the Houston Rockets.For more information, connect with us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/ZTE_USA and Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ZTEUSA.