25 February 2014, Mobile World Congress, Barcelona, Spain – ZTE, one of the top five global handset manufacturers, today announced that the ZTE Zing series, that includes the ZTE Blade Q Mini, has been honoured with the 2014 iF International Design Award. With a product design focused on an eastern philosophy of harmony, elegance and calm, the ZTE Zing series stood out from the 4,615 products from 55 countries entered to be recognised with the award from 49 international design experts. Receiving such a highly regarded award highlights the emphasis that ZTE puts on product design and this year’s award follows on from the ZTE Grand S’s iF International Design Award in 2013.

Mr. Hagen Fendler, Global Chief Design Director at ZTE, commented: “With the ZTE Zing series we have brought together the latest technologies in a clear design, inspired by our oriental heritage, to make the products easy and beautiful for people to touch and use. We’re delighted that our elegant and harmonious approach has been recognized with the 2014 iF International Design Award.”

The ZTE Blade Q Mini recently went on sale in the UK with Virgin Media and is sold at major retail outlets including Argos and Sainsbury’s.

ZTE’s design heritage

ZTE has a strong heritage on creating award-winning product design and has won more than 20 international design awards to-date. With a 400-strong design team headed up Mr. Hagen Fendler, ZTE has a clear vision bringing dynamic product design to life to ensure that consumers worldwide can have innovative products, at an affordable price point, that are fit for their needs. With the ZTE Blade Q Mini retailing at just £60 in the UK, it is notable that this award proves that ZTE’s vision is a reality. ZTE will continue to focus on beautiful and practical product design and expects to continue to be recognized for this in the future.

To get hands-on with the ZTE Zing series including the ZTE Blade Q Mini, 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 

Key specifications of the ZTE Blade Q series

ZTE Blade Q Mini specifications:

• Operating system: 　　  Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
• Size:　　　　　　　　　　　　　  125.5x63.9x8.9mm
• Display:　　　　　　　　　　　 4’ WVGA (480x800Pixel)
• Camera: 　　　　　　　　　　 5 megapixel camera with AF/ Flash
• Network: 　　　　　　　　　　 GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　　UMTS 900/2100 MHz　　　　 　　　　　　　　　

• Battery: 　　　　　　  　　　 1500 mAh
• Processor: 　　　　　　　　 1.3 GHz dual core MTK processor
• Memory: 　　　　　　　　　　 1GB RAM, 4GB ROM intern memory
• Other: 　　　　　　　　　　　　 GPS, WiFi 802.11 abgn, Bluetooth 4.0

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Mobile Hotspot, HD voice, dual microphone for noise reduction, FM radio