ZTE Launches its First Single-Chip 4G Smartphone, the Grand X LTE

China-based telecommunications equipment and network solutions provider, ZTE (HKG:0763; SHE:000063), has recently announced the launch of Grand X LTE (T82), the company’s first single-chip LTE smartphone, at CommunicAsia 2012 in Singapore. For those interested, you can expect it to be available in Asia Pacific and Europe in the third quarter.

The Grand X LTE (T82) phone adopts the latest MSM8960 chip from Qualcomm, which is based on advanced 0.28nm technology. It also claims to be faster and more energy efficient compared to other smartphones on the market.

The handset runs on Android 4.0, and it is powered by a 1.5 GHz dual-core CPU, and features 8 megapixel main camera that supports 1080p HD video shooting and playback, along with a front camera that supports 720p HD video calls. The phone has a maximum download rate of 100M, and a 1900mAh large-capacity battery.

According ZTE’s announcement, the company has been investing heavily in LTE devices since 2008, and holds 7 percent of all global LTE patents among vendors. And if you happen to be in Shanghai to visit the Mobile Asia Expo from June 20 to 22, you can also see the full range of ZTE LTE products there.

He Shiyou, the executive vice president and head of the terminal handset division, says:

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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