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ZTE Reveals its First Single-Chip LTE Smartphone at CommunicAsia 2012

By Joy Hou & Sidney Wong - on 19 Jun 2012, 5:20pm

ZTE Reveals Its First Single-Chip LTE Smartphone at CommunicAsia 2012

ZTE has launched its first single-ship LTE smartphone - the Grand X LTE (T82) - at CommunicAsia 2012.

Driven by a 1.5GHz dual-core processor, the Grand X LTE (T82) adopts the Qualcomm MSM8960 chip, and runs on the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich platform. The Wi-Fi capable smartphone includes an 8-megapixel primary camera which enables 1080p HD video recording and a front-facing camera that allows 720p HD video calls. Additionally, it has a maximum download speed of 100Mbps, and houses a 1900mAh large-capacity battery.

Also on showcase at CommunicAsia are other LTE products including the V96A LTE tablet, the MF821 LTE wireless network card, and the world’s first TD-LTE/EDGE multi-band UFi product - the MF91.

The Grand X LTE (T82) will be available in APAC and Europe in Q3 2012. A ZTE spokesperson whom we spoke to confirmed that the device will be available in Singapore sometime in Q4 2012. 

 

Read on for the full press release.


Singapore – ZTE Corporation has announced the launch of the company’s first single-chip LTE smartphone, the Grand X LTE (T82), at CommunicAsia 2012.

The Grand X LTE (T82) phone uses the latest MSM8960 chip from Qualcomm, which is based on advanced 0.28nm technology. When compared to most phone models available in the marketplace, the single-chip model is faster and more energy efficient.

The Grand X LTE (T82) is WiFi capable and uses Android 4.0. It has a 1.5 GHz dual-core CPU, an 8 mega-pixel main camera that supports 1080p HD video shooting and playback and a front camera that supports 720p HD video calls. The phone has a maximum download rate of 100M, and a 1900mAh large-capacity battery. The Grand X LTE (T82) also has a unique buttonless design resembling a mini tablet PC.

“We are the first company to use the single-chip solution in a handset,” said Mr. He Shiyou, Executive Vice President, and Head of the Terminal Handset Division, ZTE. “The Grand series products are our high-end flagship offerings this year. ZTE aims to enhance its profile in the high-end market with the Grand series of smart terminals.”

In addition to the Grand X LTE (T82), ZTE is also displaying other LTE products at CommunicAsia. These include the V96A LTE tablet; the world’s first TD-LTE/EDGE multi-band UFi product, the MF91; and the MF821 LTE wireless network card.

The V96A will be available in Europe and Asia Pacific in third quarter 2012.

ZTE began investing heavily in LTE devices in 2008. The company now holds 7 per cent of all global LTE patents among vendors. In addition, ZTE recently won the Best LTE Device Award at the LTE World Summit 2012, the highest industry honor in that field. All ZTE LTE terminal products displayed at CommunicAsia2012 will also appear at the Mobile Asia Expo 2012 on June 20-22 in Shanghai.

“The telecommunications sector is changing rapidly,” said Mr. He. “LTE is growing very fast in Asia and ZTE emphasizes technological development in this area. We believe 4G communications provides a tremendous opportunity for the telecommunications industry in Asia.”

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