ZTE may be a relative newcomer to the American market, but the Chinese company is quick to adapt, especially when it comes to marketing. ZTE is jumping on the Black Friday bandwagon, with a twist: its deals are valid from today through November 30.
The ZTE Cyber Week promo sees the price of several devices discounted by $50 to $100. That may not sound like a lot, but ZTE’s devices are already very affordable, so the discounts amount to 20-25% off the list price. Nothing to scoff at.
Here are the devices that ZTE is discounting in the US for the next seven days (the promo prices aren’t yet live, but they should be soon):
- Axon $279 ($50 off)
- Axon Pro 32GB $329 ($70 off)
- Axon Pro 64GB $349 ($100 off)
- ZMAX 2 Unlocked $129 ($50 off)
- Spro 2 WiFi $449 ($100 off)
ZTE connoisseurs will notice the presence of the ZMAX 2 Unlocked on the list. This is a brand new version of the ZMAX 2 that ZTE launched exclusively for AT&T back in September. Combining a large 5.5-inch HD display with decent specifications and a 3,000 mAh battery, this device is billed as a phone for the pragmatists – users who just want a solid experience at a low price. At $179, the ZMAX 2 certainly fits the bill. At $129, the device is a no-brainer. Here are the full specs:
| OS | |
| OS | Android 5.1 |
| Dimensions | |
| Weight | 170g / 5.99oz |
| Dimensions | 154x74x9.5 mm / 6.06×2.99×0.37 in |
| Display | |
| Main display-size & resolution | 5.5′ 720×1280 |
| Main display type | TFT |
| Touch screen material | Gorilla Glass |
| Processor | |
| Application Processor Chip | Qualcomm MSM8916 |
| Number of Cores and clock speed | Quad core ,1.2GHz |
| Graphics Processor | Adreno306 |
| Memory | |
| RAM memory | 2 GB |
| ROM memory | 16 GB |
| External memory | MicroSD 64GB |
| Camera | |
| Main camera resolution | 8M Pixes |
| Main camera focus type | auto |
| Main camera flash | single LED |
| Main camera video capture | 30 fps |
| Main camera video capture resolution | 3264×2448 |
| Front-facing camera & resolution | 2M Pixes |
| Battery | |
| Battery size | 3000 mAh |
| Embedded battery | No |
| Connectivity | |
| USB connectivity jacks | USB 2.0 |
| Bluetooth | BT 4.0 |
| Wi-Fi – 802.11 | 802.11 b/g/n |
| GSM & GPRS/EDGE | Yes |
| GSM bands | 850/900/1800/1900 |
| UMTS bands | 850/1900/AWS |
| HSDPA (Cat & Mbps) | Cat 14/21Mbps |
| HSUPA (Cat & Mbps) | Cat 6/5.76Mbps |
| HSPA+ feature CPC | Yes |
| LTE bands | band 2/4/5/17 |
| LTE category | cat 4 |
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[press]The ZTE ZMAX™ 2 smartphone now Unlocked Delivers Incredible Value under $200 with No-Contract
For anyone looking for the best smartphone under $200 this holiday season, the ZTE ZMAX 2 is simply incredible for the price
Richardson, Texas (November 23, 2015) — ZTE USA, the fourth largest smartphone supplier in the U.S. and second largest in the no- contract market*, announced the best-selling ZTE ZMAX™ 2 smartphone will now be available unlocked. Due to increasing consumer demand for affordable, unlocked smartphones, ZTE is now offering the ZMAX 2 directly to consumers, which will work across several carriers with no-contract options. Originally priced at $179.98, for a limited time only this holiday season, consumers can get the ZTE ZMAX 2 for $129.98** (plus tax) at ZTEUSA.com. It has never been a better time to buy a smartphone.
“Unlocked smartphones in the United States have been growing rapidly in recent years as more consumers experience the benefits of affordable, no-contract options. It is a demand that no vendor or operator can afford to ignore,” said Lixin Cheng, CEO and chairman of ZTE USA. “As an experienced leader in delivering premium features at an affordable price, we’ve made the ZMAX 2 one of the best smartphones you can get for less than $200 by offering tremendous value.”
Different from the rest of the pack
What makes the ZMAX 2 stand out among unlocked phones under $200 is a 3,000 mAh battery that supports 17 hours of talk time, Dolby Audio speakers, a 5.5 inch HD display, and up to 32GB of storage. With a performance that stands against higher-end phones, a premium design, and quality materials, ZTE proves through the ZMAX 2 that premium can be affordable.
Why unlocked might work for you
If you want the flexibility to move between carrier plans whenever you want, an unlocked device allows you decide how and when you do that. The ZTE ZMAX 2 will work across several GSM network carriers so you can decide which one works best for you.
Key phone features include:
- 16GB internal storage and up to 32GB of expandable memory
- 3,000 mAh battery
- 5″ HD touchscreen display
- 8MP rear-camera and 2MP front-camera
- Android 5.1 operating system
- Dolby Audio Speakers
*Strategy Analytics, North America Handset Vendor Market Share, Q2 2015
**Offer valid Nov. 23 to Nov. 30
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