ZTE Orbit
The ZTE Orbit (also known as the ZTE Render) is a budget smartphone developed by ZTE that runs Microsoft's Windows Phone 7.5 operating system. It was announced on February 27, 2012 and became available in September 2012.[1][2] The Orbit is the first Windows Phone device to include near field communication.[3][4][5][6] In late September 2012 it was announced a CDMA variant of the Orbit would also launch as the ZTE Render in the US on US Cellular.[7]
| Manufacturer | ZTE |
|---|---|
| Compatible networks | 2.5G GSM/GPRS/EDGE – 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz (ZTE Render) 2.5G CDMA – 850, 1900 MHz 3G UMTS/HSDPA 7.2 Mbit/s – 900, 2100 MHz (ZTE Render) 3G CDMA2000/1xEV-DO 3.1 Mbit/s – 800, 1900 MHz |
| First released | September 2012 |
| Type | Touchscreen smartphone |
| Form factor | Bar |
| Dimensions | 119.4 mm (4.70 in) H 63.5 mm (2.50 in) W 10.2 mm (0.40 in) D |
| Mass | 136 g (4.8 oz) |
| Operating system | Windows Phone 7.5 |
| CPU | 1 GHz single core Qualcomm S1 MSM7227A-1 |
| GPU | Adreno 200 |
| Memory | 512 MB RAM |
| Storage | 4 GB internal flash and 7 GB free in SkyDrive |
| Battery | User serviceable 1600 mAh Li-poly battery |
| Display | 4.0 in (100 mm) WVGA TFT, 800 x 480 pixels at 233 ppi, 15:9 aspect ratio, Color depth 16 bit, 65k colors, 60 Hz refresh rate |
| Rear camera | 5 MP, 720p video capture @ 30 fps |
| Connectivity | |
| Data inputs | Multi-touch capacitive touchscreen, proximity sensor, and light sensor. |
| Other | Talk time: Up to 12.6 hours Standby time: Up to 530 hours (approx. 22 days) |
Primary features
The primary features of the Orbit are:[8]
- 4.0in 800x480 TFT touchscreen display with 233 PPI
- 5 MP primary camera
- 720p video recording
- Near field communications (NFC)
Availability
The Orbit was announced at the Mobile World Congress in 2012 as ZTE's second Windows Phone after the ZTE Tania and launched in September 2012.[2][8] It is targeted primarily at emerging markets as well as East Asia.[2][8] The Orbit was also announced as one of the launch devices for the Windows Phone platform in China alongside the HTC Titan and a variant of the Nokia Lumia 800.[9] In the United States the Orbit launched as a carrier exclusive on US Cellular as the ZTE Render where it was also eventually updated to Windows Phone 7.8.[7][10]
Reception
The Orbit received mixed reviews upon its announcement and launch. Reviewers noted the relatively low price for the device and that it was targeted for emerging markets and for low cost no-contract sales in the developed world.[11][12] The device was praised for its speed, build quality, aesthetic design, and the presence of NFC, however its thickness, touch screen quality, low brightness levels, and lack of apps that utilize NFC were areas of concern.[11][12][13][14][15] Additionally, the device was compared to the Nokia Lumia 610 which launched as a direct competitor.[3][16]
References
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- ^ "ZTE Orbit to be the first Windows Phone with NFC?". MS Power User. February 27, 2012. from the original on 11 February 2017. Retrieved 10 February 2017.
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- ^ Seifert, Dan (February 27, 2012). . MobileBurn.com. Archived from the original on May 4, 2012. Retrieved 11 February 2017.
- ^ a b Rubino, Daniel (September 28, 2012). "US Cellular picks up ZTE Render aka 'Orbit' with Windows Phone 7.5 Tango". Windows Central. from the original on 11 February 2017. Retrieved 10 February 2017.
- ^ a b c Rubino, Daniel (February 27, 2012). "Hands on with the ZTE Orbit Windows Phone featuring NFC [Video]". Windows Central. from the original on 11 February 2017. Retrieved 10 February 2017.
- ^ Rubino, Daniel (March 21, 2012). "Microsoft officially launches Windows Phone in China [Photos]". Windows Central. from the original on 11 February 2017. Retrieved 11 February 2017.
- ^ "ZTE Render". US Cellular. from the original on 11 February 2017. Retrieved 11 February 2017.
- ^ a b Trenholm, Richard (March 5, 2012). "ZTE Orbit". Cnet.com. from the original on 11 February 2017. Retrieved 11 February 2017.
- ^ a b Solomon, Kate (February 28, 2012). "In pictures: ZTE Orbit". Techradar.com. from the original on 11 February 2017. Retrieved 11 February 2017.
- ^ Hopping, Clare (March 5, 2012). "ZTE Orbit review: First look". Knowyourmobile.com. from the original on 11 February 2017. Retrieved 11 February 2017.
- ^ Warren, Tom (February 27, 2012). "ZTE Orbit Windows Phone 'Tango' handset hands-on pictures". The Verge. from the original on 13 April 2016. Retrieved 11 February 2017.
- ^ P., Daniel (February 28, 2012). "ZTE Orbit Hands-on Review". PhoneArena. from the original on 11 February 2017. Retrieved 11 February 2017.
- ^ Briden, Paul (March 16, 2012). "ZTE Orbit vs Nokia Lumia 610". Knowyourmobile.com. from the original on 11 February 2017. Retrieved 11 February 2017.