ZTE Era
The ZTE Era is a budget-focused device, powered by the Nvidia Tegra 3, built for basic everyday tasks (2012).
2012 · Entry-level · Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4.3" · 7.8 mm thickness
ChipsetNvidia Tegra 3
RAM1GB
Storage8GB
Main Camera8 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Basic Nvidia Tegra 3 for simple tasks only
✗Only 1GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗8 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
GamingMultitaskingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2012, February. Released 2012, December
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Nvidia Tegra 3
Entry-level — basic tasks only
OS
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
256 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
📷 Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
📱 Design & Build
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, UMA, hotspot
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the ZTE Era does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
Yes, the ZTE Era supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The ZTE Era SIM configuration: Mini-SIM.
Yes, the ZTE Era has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The ZTE Era ships with Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich).
The ZTE Era uses microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out).
The ZTE Era supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, UMA, hotspot.
The ZTE Era has 3.0, A2DP, EDR.
