Overall Score
14.9Category Breakdown
Overall(#8509)14.9
Performance(#5796)47.1
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#10496)17.7
Battery(#11323)1.6
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#6396)31.8
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring ZTE Era
Short Review
- The ZTE Era features a sleek design with a thickness of 7.8 mm and a lightweight build, available in black.
- It sports a 4.3-inch TFT display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, providing a pixel density of approximately 256 ppi.
- Performance is powered by an Nvidia Tegra 3 chipset with a quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU and 1GB of RAM, enabling decent multitasking capabilities.
- The rear camera is 8 MP with autofocus, capable of recording video at 1080p@30fps, while the front camera is absent.
- Battery specifications are not provided, indicating a lack of detailed information on capacity and charging options.
- The device runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), offering a basic user experience without modern enhancements.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 3.0, but it lacks 5G and NFC support.
- The absence of stereo speakers may limit audio quality, although it does include a headphone jack.
- Overall, the ZTE Era combines a functional design with moderate performance and basic camera capabilities.
- Special features are minimal, reflecting its 2012 release.
Specifications
General
Release Date2012
Announced2012
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size4.3"
TypeTFT
Resolution540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
PPI540
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetNvidia Tegra 3
CPUQuad-core 1.3 GHz
GPUULP GeForce
Memory8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera8 MP, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash
Front CameraVGA
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
CapacityN/A
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Ion battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions7.8 mm thickness
WeightN/A
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMMini-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, UMA, hotspot
Bluetooth3.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass