ZTE Open C and Open II are among the first Firefox OS phones to offer improved performance and better value
ME Newswire / Business Wire
BARCELONA, Spain. - Tuesday, February 25th 2014
Mobile World Congress 2014
ZTE,
one of the top five global handset manufacturers, today launches two
new innovative Firefox OS phones in the ZTE Open series with the Open C
and Open II, and expects to ship over one million Firefox OS phones
before the end of 2014. This furthers ZTE’s strong relationship with
Mozilla that started with the first ZTE Open which was launched at
Mobile World Congress in 2013.
The Open C is one of the first
devices to operate on the latest version of Firefox OS and is designed
to deliver a better user experience and a higher cost-performance ratio.
As part of Telefónica’s long-term cooperation with ZTE, the Open C will
be initially launched with Telefónica in Venezuela and Uruguay during
the second quarter of 2014.
Also running the latest version of
Firefox OS, the Open II is the evolution of the popular ZTE Open, which
was launched in 2013 in six countries by Telefónica as well as being
sold through eBay in the US and UK markets. Marrying exquisite design
with the open-source, Web-based Firefox OS, the Open II provides users
with a fantastic experience and a highly affordable price.
Mr.
Kan Yulun, CEO of EMEA & LATAM, ZTE Mobile Devices, and Vice
President of ZTE Corporation, commented, “ZTE’s strong relationship with
Mozilla is in line with our focus on developing a range of devices that
fit the consumer’s needs. Consumers want innovative devices that are
also cost-effective and by delivering not just one, but two of the first
devices with the latest version of Firefox OS, ZTE is continuing to
push the boundaries and bring its customers the very latest that mobile
technology can offer.”
“ZTE was one of Mozilla’s first partners
to launch a Firefox OS phone, the ZTE Open, and we have worked closely
together to continue advancing the new platform. The ZTE Open C and Open
II are the latest examples of how Firefox OS has evolved to bring
powerful open Web technologies to the smartphone,” said Dr. Li Gong,
Mozilla’s Senior Vice President of Mobile Devices and President of Asia
Operations.
Powerful open Web performance
Firefox OS is an
open-source, Web-based operating system and offers a fresh and simple
UI with a full range of features and apps, including camera, dialer, SMS
and games created using HTML5 technologies. Web apps are not resource
intensive, so users can enjoy higher performance at a more affordable
price. The Open C supports bi-directional contact sync and linking as
well as Firefox OS’s unique adaptive apps search function which allows
users to search for content faster by using the search box at the top of
the main home screen.
The Open C delivers superior performance
with integrated connectivity as it is powered by a Qualcomm® Snapdragon™
200 processor with dual-core CPUs at speeds of up to 1.2 GHz per core
from Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. As Firefox OS consumes fewer resources,
the 1400 mAh battery on the Open C lasts for at least six to eight
hours, even when watching videos or listening to music for a long time.
The Open C allows people to express their personalities in six colours:
dark blue, light blue, turquoise, red, white and orange.
“Qualcomm
Technologies has been collaborating with ZTE and Mozilla since the
beginning of Firefox OS development, and we’re excited to be a part of
the 2nd generation of Firefox device launches from ZTE,” said Jason
Bremner, senior vice president of product management, Qualcomm
Technologies, Inc. “Firefox OS is an exciting platform that brings the
power and ubiquity of HTML5-based applications to mobile devices.
Coupled with the powerful Snapdragon 200 processor, for optimal
multimedia and performance for superior battery life, the ZTE Open C and
Open II truly deliver compelling performance to highly affordable
mobile devices.”
Future of ZTE Firefox OS phones
ZTE has
great confidence in the prospect of Firefox OS mobile phones. As part of
ZTE’s long-term consumer-centric strategy, ZTE plans to update all
series of Firefox OS phones from the low to high end. Following the
launches of the Open C and dual-core Open II, ZTE also plans to release a
4.5-inch Firefox OS smartphone by 2015.
Firefox OS smartphones
are key to ZTE’s growth in Europe and Latin America, as they enable it
to better target the entry-level smartphone market, providing an
alternative for consumers who have few proven and affordable options.
The ZTE Open, launched at Mobile World Congress in 2013, was brought to
market with Telefónica in Spain, Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, Mexico and
Uruguay. It was later sold in the US and UK via eBay, initially selling
out in just three days. In addition to eBay, ZTE will also cooperate
with additional e-commerce platforms for both the Open C and Open II.
“Our
first Firefox OS phone, the ZTE Open, proved hugely popular and we are
excited to bring even more innovative Firefox OS products to market,
starting with the ZTE Open C and Open II. We have huge confidence in the
Firefox OS platform and expect to deliver more than one million Firefox
OS phones this year alone,” ended Mr. Kan Yulun.
To get hands-on
experience with the ZTE Open C and Open II, please visit ZTE’s booth at
Mobile World Congress 2014, located in Hall 3, Stand 3G30 & 3F30.
More information is also available at
www.mobileworldcongress.com/zte-press-con
ZTE Open C specifications:
OS: Firefox OS
Network: GPRS/WCDMA/HSPA+
Camera: 3 MP
Screen: 4-inch WVGA (800 × 480 pixels), multitouch
CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 processor with dual-core CPU at speeds of up to 1.2 GHz per core
Memory: 512 MB RAM + 4 GB ROM
Battery: 1400 mAh
Size: 126 × 64.7 × 10.8 mm
ZTE Open II specifications:
OS: Firefox OS
Network: GPRS/WCDMA/HSPA+
Camera: 2 MP
Screen: 3.5-inch HVGA (480 × 320 pixels), multitouch
CPU: MSM8210 dual core 1.2 GHz
Memory: 256 MB RAM + 2 GB ROM
Battery: 1150 mAh
Size: 118 × 61 × 10.5mm
About ZTE Mobile Devices
ZTE
Mobile Devices is a division of ZTE Corporation, a global
telecommunications equipment, networks and mobile devices company
headquartered in Shenzhen, China. ZTE is a publicly traded company
listed on the Hong Kong and Shenzhen stock exchanges.
ZTE is one
of the Top 5 mobile handset manufacturers in the world, according to
global industry analyst Gartner. The company produces a complete range
of mobile devices, including mobile phones, tablets, mobile broadband
modems and hotspots and family desktop integration terminals.
A
global leader, ZTE has partnerships with more than 230 major carriers
and distributors in over 160 countries and regions around the globe. It
also has strategic partnerships with 47 of the world’s top 50 carriers.
In 2012, ZTE applied for more international patents than any other
company in the world.
For more information, please visit: www.ztedevices.com
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Contacts
ZTE Corporation
Margrete Ma, +86 755 26775207
ma.gaili@zte.com.cn
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