ZTE announced the launch of the Obsidian smartphone in 2015. The manufacturer is offering the ZTE Obsidian phone with 4.5 inches display, Mediatek MT6735M chipset, 1 GB of RAM and 4 GB of internal storage.
The ZTE Obsidian comes with Android OS v5.1 (Lollipop) out of the box, and a Li-Ion 1980 mAh battery. The 4.5 inches phone comes with TFT display (480 x 854 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 Obsidian specifications
| Brand | ZTE |
|---|---|
| Name | Obsidian |
| Model | ZTOBS |
| Release date | 2015 |
Body
The weight of ZTE Obsidian is about 4.66 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this ZTE phone are average (5.41 x 2.7 x 0.4 inches).
| Weight | 4.66 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 5.41 x 2.7 x 0.4 inches |
| Colors | black |
| SIM type | Micro SIM |
System
The ZTE Obsidian comes with Android OS v5.1 (Lollipop) out of the box, but it is upgradable to the next OS.
| OS version | Android OS v5.1 (Lollipop) |
|---|---|
| SoC | Mediatek MT6735M |
| CPU | Quad-core 1 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-T720 MP2 |
Display
The size of Obsidian screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. The 4.5 inches TFT display of ZTE Obsidian with 480 x 854 px resolution is multitouch capable.
| Display type | TFT |
|---|---|
| Screen size | 4.5 inches |
| Resolution | 480 x 854 px |
| Multitouch support | yes |
Memory
The internal memory of ZTE Obsidian (1 GB) cannot be expanded, but the internal storage (4 GB) can be expanded with a compatible microSD card.
| RAM | 1 GB |
|---|---|
| Internal storage | 4 GB |
| Memory card slot | microSD |
Camera
The camera of the Obsidian 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 | 2 MP |
|---|---|
| Main camera | 5 MP, 2560 x 1920 px, autofocus |
| Flash | LED |
Connectivity
The ZTE Obsidian 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 Obsidian phone has built-in FM radio. The built-in FM Radio is great for listening to your favorite radio station.
| 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 | yes |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
| Headphone | 3.5 mm jack |
Battery
The Li-Ion 1980 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 Obsidian is removable. You can simply buy a new piece from the open market and interchange it easily by yourself.
| Type | Li-Ion 1980 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. This ZTE phones comes with proximity sensor. This proximity sensor detects how close the phone is to an outside object, such as your ear.
| Sensors | accelerometer, light, proximity |
|---|
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 Obsidian, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.
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