ZTE announced the launch of the Citrine LTE smartphone in 2016. The manufacturer is offering the ZTE Citrine LTE phone with 4 inches display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 MSM8909 chipset, 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of internal storage.
The ZTE Citrine LTE comes with Android OS v5.1.1 (Lollipop) out of the box, and a Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery. The 4 inches phone comes with TFT display (480 x 800 px). A thin-film transistor (TFT) is a type of field-effect transistor that is usually used in a liquid crystal display (LCD). This type of display features a thin-film transistor for each individual pixel.
ZTE Citrine LTE specifications
| Brand | ZTE |
|---|---|
| Name | Citrine LTE |
| Model | Z716BL |
| Release date | 2016 |
Body
The weight of ZTE Citrine LTE is about 4.8 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this ZTE phone are average (4.92 x 2.56 x 0.41 inches).
| Weight | 4.8 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 4.92 x 2.56 x 0.41 inches |
| Colors | black |
| SIM type | Micro SIM |
System
The ZTE Citrine LTE comes with Android OS v5.1.1 (Lollipop) out of the box, but it is upgradable to the next OS.
| OS version | Android OS v5.1.1 (Lollipop) |
|---|---|
| SoC | Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 MSM8909 |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | Adreno 304 |
Display
The size of Citrine LTE screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. The 4 inches TFT display of ZTE Citrine LTE with 480 x 800 px resolution is multitouch capable.
| Display type | TFT |
|---|---|
| Screen size | 4 inches |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 px |
| Multitouch support | yes |
Memory
The internal memory of ZTE Citrine LTE (1 GB) cannot be expanded, but the internal storage (8 GB) can be expanded with a compatible microSD card.
| RAM | 1 GB |
|---|---|
| Internal storage | 8 GB |
| Memory card slot | microSD |
Camera
The camera of the Citrine LTE is equipped with autofocus. An autofocus (or AF) optical system uses a sensor, a control system and a motor to focus on an automatically or manually selected point or area. Very few Android cameras come without autofocus.
| Selfie camera | VGA |
|---|---|
| Main camera | 5 MP, 2592 x 1944 px, autofocus |
| Flash | LED |
Connectivity
The ZTE Citrine LTE supports 2G, 3G and 4G/LTE networks. This phone has a built-in GPS. GPS is a highly accurate navigation system using signals from satellites to determine a location on the Earth's surface, irrespective of weather conditions. Most phones have a GPS unit on board. The Citrine LTE phone doesn't have built-in FM radio.
| GSM 2G bands | 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
|---|---|
| Network coverage | 2G / 3G / 4G |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | v4.0, A2DP |
| GPS | A-GPS |
| NFC | no |
| FM radio | no |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
| Headphone | 3.5 mm jack |
Battery
The Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. The Li-ion is a low maintenance battery which offers high energy, is lightweight and does not require periodic full discharge. The battery of Citrine LTE is removable. You can simply buy a new piece from the open market and interchange it easily by yourself.
| Type | Li-Ion 1650 mAh |
|---|
Features
Smartphones today come with a wealth of sensors to facilitate a better user experience. The accelerometer is a sensor that measures the tilting motion and orientation of the phone.
| Sensors | accelerometer |
|---|
The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the ZTE Citrine LTE, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.
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