ZTE Orbit
The ZTE Orbit is a budget-focused device, built for basic everyday tasks (2012).
2012 · Entry-level · Microsoft Windows Phone 7.5 Tango IIⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4" · 119.4 x 63.5 x 10.2 mm (4.70 x 2.5 x 0.40 in)
RAM512MB
Storage4GB
Main Camera5 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓512GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 136.4g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,600 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic its chipset for simple tasks only
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 233 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2012, February. Released 2012, September
Also Known As
Also known as ZTE Render for U.S. Cellular
⚙️ Performance
OS
Microsoft Windows Phone 7.5 Tango II
RAM
512MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
233 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,600 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Ion 1600 mAh battery
📱 Design & Build
Weight
136.4g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
119.4 x 63.5 x 10.2 mm (4.70 x 2.5 x 0.40 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps (ZTE Render)
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the ZTE Orbit does not support 5G — it supports GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO.
Yes, the ZTE Orbit has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
No, the ZTE Orbit does not support a memory card.
The ZTE Orbit SIM configuration: Mini-SIM.
Yes, the ZTE Orbit has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The ZTE Orbit uses microUSB 2.0.
The ZTE Orbit supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct.
The ZTE Orbit has 3.0, A2DP, EDR.
