At just $99, ZTE's Zmax Pro smartphone promises high-end features

Chinese telecommunication company ZTE has revealed its latest smartphone the Zmax Pro that packs high-end features at just $99 (approximately Rs 6500) and is currently available in the US through MetroPCS, a prepaid wireless service. The budget smartphone features a 6-inch, Full HD display with Corning’s Gorilla Glass 3, weighs 175 grams and is 8.9 mm thick. The Zmax Pro offers plenty considering its price tag, but you have to keep in mind that this is its subsidized price. Coming to the hardware specifications, we get a Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 chipset paired with 2GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage. The handset also features microSD card support for expandable storage. For the cameras, ZTE provides a 13MP primary unit with an LED flash and 5MP front facing unit. The device sports a USB Type-C port and runs on the latest Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system. The ZTE Zmax Pro also features a fingerprint reader which is not commonly found in low-cost smartphones. Powering it all is a 3,400mAh battery and the handset runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow. ZTE will be giving out a free leather case along with the smartphone. The device has been in the rumour mill since May and will compete with offerings from Motorola such as the G4 and the G4 Plus that showcase similar specifications. With inputs from IANS