ZTE
Axon mini
When
ZTE unveiled the Axon mini back in July this year, not much was revealed about
the device except a 5.2" Super AMOLED display and force touchscreen.
However, the company has now shared the detailed specs of the handset, as well
as confirmed its global availability.
Specs-wise,
the handset is powered by a Snapdragon 616 chipset with octa-core processor and
Adreno 405 GPU, and sports a 5.2-inch Super AMOLED FHD 2.5D curved-edge screen.
It comes with 3 GB RAM and 32 GB expandable internal memory, and packs in a
2,800 mAh battery.
In
terms of camera, the Axon mini features a 13 MP rear unit (with phase detection
autofocus (PDAF) that the company claims offers a focus time of just 0.1
seconds) and a 8 MP front shooter. It comes with a pressure-sensitive touch
screen, and its body is made from Boeing 787 aircraft-grade aluminum-titanium
alloy. The device also supports multiple biometric authentication options,
including fingerprint, voice control, and eye-scan.
On
the software side, ZTE claims that the handset's voice search function can be
activated within 1.2 seconds, and it offers real-time voice translation, with
support for English, Chinese, Japanese and Korean. It also features voice
messaging and chat functions.
An
NBA variant of the Axon mini also exists, featuring images and services related
to the league. As
for the availability, ZTE says all versions of the handset will be available
for purchase in China through the company's very own MyZTE store as well as
JD.com and major retail outlets. The device, which comes in Ion Gold, Chromium
Silver, and Rose Gold colors, will be available in Hong Kong, Thailand,
Singapore, Russia, Japan, India, Australia, France, Germany, Turkey, Spain, and
Italy "in the coming months".
As
for the price, the Ion Gold and Chromium Silver variants will carry a tag of
2,299 CNY in China, US$ 379 in Asia-Pacific, and € 329 in Europe, while the Rose
Gold variant will set you back 2,399 CNY, US$ 399, and € 349, respectively. There is
also a Premium Edition of the device, which will cost 2699 CNY, US$ 439 USD, and
€ 389.
