[January 04, 2017]

ZTE Brings Popular Blade Series to the United States with the Blade V8 Pro

ZTE (News - Alert) USA, the fourth largest smartphone supplier in the U.S. and second largest in the no-contract market,* today announced it is bringing the highly regarded Blade smartphone series to the United States with the Blade V8 Pro. The Blade series is well known for packing high-end features at an affordable price and the Blade V8 Pro carries on that tradition through integrating a fingerprint sensor, dual-lens camera, dual SIM slot, expandable storage and more. The Blade V8 Pro, sold unlocked for GSM/UMTS (News - Alert)/LTE networks, is available for pre-order today through B&H.com, NewEgg.com and zteusa.com for the affordable price of $229.98.

"First launched in Asia, the Blade series has expanded to countries throughout Europe and Mexico due to growing consumer demands," said Lixin Cheng, chairman and CEO of ZTE USA. "The Blade series hasn't gone unnoticed here in the US as consumers and partners have continually asked about it so we're excited to kick off 2017 by giving them what they want with the Blade V8 Pro."

Year after year, ZTE consistently delivers even more choices of affordable premium phones, ensuring that U.S. consumers are able to purchase a quality, reliable and feature packed smartphone at a reasonable price. Keeping with this momentum, ZTE is bringing the next generation of one of its best-selling global smartphone series stateside with the Blade V8 Pro, which delivers on what consumers value most - features and price.

At $229.98, the Blade V8 Pro offers:

• Dual Camera: A feature typically found on more expensive phones, two 13 MP rear cameras offer more choices when editing photos, including the popular bokeh effect
• Fingerprint Sensor: A fast-detecting and accurate fingerprint sensor located on the home button of the phone bridges security and ease of use
• Battery: The large 3140mAh battery is designed to handleall your social media, texting and web-surfing needs. With Qualcomm® Quick Charge™ 2.0 and battery optimization capabilities, the Blade V8 Pro can last all day and charge quickly when you need it.
• Large Screen: 5.5 inch Full HD display with Gorilla Glass 3.0 allows you to maximize your viewing experience for streaming movies, watching TV shows, playing games and more
• Powerful Processor (News - Alert): Powered by the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 625 processor with X9 LTE, the Blade V8 Pro can handle all your surfing, streaming and swiping needs
• Expandable Storage: Choose either a second SIM card or microSD up to 128GB to expand storage, never needing to fear limits
• Dual SIM: A feature not typically found on affordable smartphones, the dual SIM slot allows users who travel the ability to switch carriers as needed

*Strategy Analytics, Q3 2016

About ZTE USA

ZTE USA (www.zteusa.com), headquartered in Richardson (News - Alert), Texas, is a subsidiary of ZTE Corporation, a global provider of mobile devices, telecommunication systems, and enterprise solutions. Operating since 1998, ZTE USA is dedicated to making cost-efficient, quality communication technology accessible to all. ZTE is ranked by independent industry analysts as the fourth-largest supplier of mobile devices in the U.S. overall, and second-largest supplier of prepaid devices.

Visit ZTE USA at www.zteusa.com on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ZTEUSA, Twitter https://twitter.com/ZTE_USA, and on YouTube (News - Alert) https://www.youtube.com/user/ZTEUSAInc.

Qualcomm and Snapdragon are trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United States and other countries. Quick Charge is a trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated.

Qualcomm Snapdragon and Qualcomm Quick Charge are products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

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