ZTE Open: The World’s First Firefox OS Smartphone

Alongside the ZTE Grand Memo, ZTE also launched ZTE Open, the world’s first smartphone to run on Mozilla’s Firefox OS open mobile ecosystem. The ZTE Open is an entry-level smartphone ideal for young people who are keen to experience the very latest technology, and people on limited budgets looking to make the move from a feature phone to their first smartphone. More about the ZTE Open after the jump.

It features a 3.5-inch, HVGA TFT touchscreen display and has 256MB RAM and 512MB ROM combined with a 3.2MP camera. It supports Bluetooth 2.1, WIFI 802.11b/g/n and AGPS and has a 1200mAH battery.

Mozilla’s Firefox OS is HTML5-based and completely open source so ZTE Open users will be able to run Web apps and view their favourite websites without losing any of the features they love. This includes dynamic content and unique features such as more personalised search services.

Mozilla’s Firefox OS is free from restrictions. It provides a high-speed open standards platform perfect for developers looking to create HTML5-based websites and apps. Developers will be able to distribute their apps through the Firefox Marketplace.

ZTE Open Specifications
Mozilla Firefox OS
Size: 114 x 62 x 12.5mm
3.5inch, HVGA.TFT, One Point touch + Gesture Captive (two point option) screen
Memory:512MB Rom +256MB RAM
Bluetooth 2.1, accelerometer, ambient light sensor
GPS, with AGPS, WIFI 802.11b/g/n
3.2M FF Camera
Battery: 1200mAh

Pricing and Availability
Together with global operator Telefónica, ZTE will first launch the ZTE Open in Spain, Venezuela and Colombia in mid-2013.

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