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Optus ZTE Blitz Mobile Phone for $49 (Drop from $149) @ Woolworths

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Optus ZTE Blitz Mobile Phone for $49 (Drop from $149) @ Woolworths
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Sevenofnine on 29/01/2018 - 17:52 files.ozbargain.com.au (2669 clicks)
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Just got this mobile from woolie in Perth CBD. As my ‘other” mobile
Seem pretty good - even got water , dust, scratch resistant..
Other places still selling it for $149
Also, saw ZTE Zip and E3372 USB modem fior $40 for both

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Specs

3G Network
900/2100 MHz

4G Network
700/1800/2300/2600 MHz

Android 6.0
5 inch Display with 720p resolution (IPS)
140g weight, measures 143.8 x 70.2 x 7.9mm.

MediaTek Quad-core SOC at 1.0GHz
1GB RAM
8GB NAND storage
32GB Maximum SD storage
Fingerprint sensor
8 Megapixel rear camera, 5 megapixel selfie camera
2500 mah charged using Micro USB port

Connectivity
Bluetooth: V4.0
WiFi: 2.4GHz
GPS: Yes
NFC: No
3.5mm audio jack: Yes
FM radio: Yes

Mobile Mobile Phone Optus ZTE Android

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  • marko62 on 29/01/2018 - 18:05
    +1

    I have had this phone for just over a year and it does the job. I find it needs a restart from time to time as all the sound drops out.

    • e4c5 on 29/01/2018 - 18:28

      Can I ask if the pro mode allows you to take in raw DNG format?

      • marko62 on 30/01/2018 - 06:26
        +1

        Sorry but i have no idea

        • e4c5 on 30/01/2018 - 09:54

          No problem. Thanks for the reply :)

  • Sevenofnine on 29/01/2018 - 18:06
    +2

    Here is the spec:
    For those not familiar with this phone.

    4G LTE 1800 MHz(Band 3), 2600 MHz(Band 7), 700 MHz(Band 28), 2300 MHz TDD (Band 40) with 150Mbps downlink, 50Mbps uplink
    3G UMTS 900 MHz, 2100 MHz with 42.2Mbps DL / 11.5Mbps UL (HSPA+)
    GSM 900, 1800 MHz
    SIM Card Nano SIM (4FF)
    Operating System Android Lollipop 6.0
    Processor 1.0GHz MTK6735 Quad core CPU with 1GB RAM
    Memory 8GB Flash with >4GB user space, plus up to 32GB microSD external storage
    Display 5" HD IPS, 720 x 1280 capacitve touch
    Camera Rear 8MP rear camera with Auto focus, digital zoom & LED flash. 5MP Front facing camera. Video recording 30 fps @ 720p.
    Video codecs Streaming: MPEG-4: 1080p / 720p @ 30fps H.264: 720p @ 30fps, H.263
    Recording format: H.263 Simple Profle D1 @30fps
    Audio codecs MP3, AAC, AAC+v1, AAC+v2, IMY, MIDI, Ogg, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, APE, FLAC, ADPCM, WAV
    Audio out Earpiece, Speakerphone & 3.5mm headset (NAHJ standard). Hi-Fi mode (for headset use).
    Wi-Fi 2.4GHz Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n
    Bluetooth Bluetooth Smart V4.0 LE (Low Energy)
    FM Radio FM Radio included
    Sensors Accelerometer, Light, Proximity, Compass, Fingerprint reader
    GPS A-GPS, Stand-alone GPS
    External Antenna port Not available
    Battery 2500mAh Li-ion (not user replaceable)
    Talk Time up to 9hrs talk time
    Standby time up to 240 hours standby
    Size & weight 143.8 x 70.2 x 7.9mm. 140g
    Pre-installed extras Facebook, Twitter, Firmware Over the Air (FOTA) upgrade
    Network Lock Locked to Optus
    SAR Results Head position: 0.733 W/Kg. Body position: 0.628 W/Kg (10mm spacing)

  • cheekychief on 29/01/2018 - 18:15
    +1

    Can it be unlocked? Hubby needs a new cheapo work phone

    • ash2000 on 29/01/2018 - 18:22
      +6

      Yes, eBay offers codes for $2-$3

    • JTTheMan on 30/01/2018 - 11:30
      +2

      You may not need to unlock it depending on the sim card your hubby uses and if it that carrier utilises the Optus network?

  • Ronnnie on 29/01/2018 - 18:22

    It looks like the processor is worse than what you got in budget phones from a few years ago like the Huawai Y550 that used a snapdragon 410. It makes me wonder how bad this phone would run Android. For $49 I doubt you could do much better. I'm sure it's better in other aspects than older budget phones, I would expect the screen to be a lot better. Water, dust and scratch resistance. WOW!

    • Sevenofnine on 29/01/2018 - 18:30
      +1

      And fingerprint security, but don’t be fooled by dual camera - just means front and back

  • theHMASfriendship on 29/01/2018 - 18:33
    +1

    Great burner phone, picked up 10

    • pennypincher98 on 29/01/2018 - 19:26
      +8

      I didn't know you changed your username Broden?

  • subydooby on 29/01/2018 - 18:44

    Will it work on the Telstra network once unlocked?

    • ash2000 on 29/01/2018 - 19:42

      Yes, and it has band 28, which is a bonus.

    • giles on 30/01/2018 - 00:19

      As below — you’ll be able to use Telstra 4G, but if you stray outside 4G coverage, you won’t have any reception.

      To benefit from Telstra 3G coverage, the handset needs to support 3G 850 MHz, which it appears this handset does not.

      • kipps on 30/01/2018 - 09:27

        Better also check that this phone supports VoLTE otherwise it won’t be able to make voice calls in areas of 4G only coverage.

  • afu on 29/01/2018 - 19:10
    -1

    NO, only with Optus, even unlocked, No Vodafone and Telstra.

    • Sevenofnine on 29/01/2018 - 19:25

      Are you sure !? If the phone is “unlocked” you should be able to use on any network …. or is this a wave bands restriction thing ?

      • StrayfireX on 29/01/2018 - 19:46
        +3

        It will be fine on Optus/Vodafone but might be a problem on Telstra because it's missing 3G 850 so voice calls may struggle outside the CBD.

        (assuming the specs provided by the OP are correct)

  • sltsta on 29/01/2018 - 19:23

    damn, I just bought alcatel u5 2 weeks ago from Woolworths

  • pennypincher98 on 29/01/2018 - 19:27

    This doesn't have a bonus $50 eftpos card with recharge by any chance does it? I'm way too hopeful ;)

    E3372 USB modem for $40

    Usual retail price is $39, often goes on special for ~$19.

    • Sevenofnine on 29/01/2018 - 20:17
      +1

      Just the phone … not open it yet to confirm, but was told that only a “blank” sim is included

  • afu on 29/01/2018 - 19:37
    +2

    Alcatel U5 can use all networks Optus, Vodafone and Telstra. Because it has 850, 700, 900 cover all 3G and 4G for all 3 network providers.

  • afu on 29/01/2018 - 19:40
    +1

    Alcatel U5 can be unlocked at $1 , then use for all network in Oz.

  • ThatWhoWho on 29/01/2018 - 19:46
    +2

    Is it Pokemon-Goable?

    • airal3rt on 29/01/2018 - 19:55

      And Hearthstone-able?

  • dexx on 29/01/2018 - 19:50
    +1

    I have one of these from last year. It works ok as a basic phone but is limited by 1gb memory and 8gb storage if you want to add a few apps.

  • TheDukeOfNukem on 29/01/2018 - 21:06
    +2

    God, they think a phone with 1gb of RAM is worth 150 in 2018? Yeah, right.

    • bargainparker on 29/01/2018 - 22:28

      Just like many other things they sell. I guess they must be right otherwise they would either lower the price or discontinue selling them.

      • TheDukeOfNukem on 30/01/2018 - 10:01
        +1

        You mean like, what they're doing right now?

        • bargainparker on 30/01/2018 - 12:43
          -1

          What they've been doing since forever. Apart from an odd bargain like with the hub usb stick from Woolworths you can/could find things were costing pretty penny there, where somewhere else would cost you 3rd or less. Seems they know the strategy works, kind of like what I see people having Telstra for ages and when told there are better deals around, they just can't be bothered. And that is not to say they are well off so they can afford to pay a lot without a thought in the world. Their answer is usually, I've been with them for so long, and they are not grandpas and grandmas either.

  • BartholemewH on 29/01/2018 - 21:20
    -1

    Is there a $50 phone with 2gb of RAM? 1GB isn't going to cut it for my 2 year old's usage.

    • TheDukeOfNukem on 30/01/2018 - 10:02
      +1

      I laugh, but my 2 year old has a 10 buck tablet from Woolies with 1gb and it crashes when running the ABC Kids app a fair bit.

      • BartholemewH on 30/01/2018 - 11:42
        +1

        Yeah, I don't want mine to drop my Mate 10 Pro, but I can't inflict 1GB on him.

        • TheDukeOfNukem on 30/01/2018 - 14:52
          +1

          Actually, I'm confusing tablets, the one she usually uses has half a gig on there, that's the one that crashes. Though she's recently been using my old Nexus 5 more than anything. But anywhore, here

          This is the Bluboo Maya 3G. For just under 90 bucks delivered, you get a 5.5 inch Android phone with 2gb of RAM and a 1.3ghz quad core processor, with 16gb of storage and a Micro SD card slot. The missus was using this for a couple weeks between phones mid last year and it seemed pretty cool for the price, mind you we paid a whole ten bucks more back then (!!!). Decent speakers, big enough screen for a kiddo's small eyes, strong WiFi connection, decent little toy for the price.

          Things to consider.
          . It tried to install bloatware here and there, but I'm sure you can put a stop to it.
          . It's only got 3G and WiFi, not sure if that will be a problem for you though.
          . The screen is 720p, you will notice it, but it's by no means bad, especially for a kid's toy.
          . The thing's screen got (profanity) after one drop and that's why the missus didn't hold onto it longer.

          Other than those few points though, it's a pretty decent phone for the price really.

          https://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_367070.html?wid=11

        • CVonC on 31/01/2018 - 01:49

          @TheDukeOfNukem:

          But anywhore

          teehee ^^

  • thydzik on 30/01/2018 - 02:16

    office works are also doing the ZIP for $39 (not Blitz)
    https://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/p/optus-zte-…

    • jubae g on 30/01/2018 - 03:17
      +5

      Check out this gem at the bottom of that page:
      WAITING TO HEAR BACK FROM KAREN

      I checked out two Woolies stores in the Sydney Hills district and neither received any Blitz stock. They did however have the ZIP.

    • bargainparker on 30/01/2018 - 12:49

      Was a better deal a year ago for $29. Hyper inflation.

    • Sevenofnine on 31/01/2018 - 15:30

      Woolie offer the E3372 modem with the zip fir $40!!

  • Cave Fire on 30/01/2018 - 08:56
    +2

    I'm using an xperia sp. Zte Zip by comparison is blazingly fast. Unsure how the blitz compares. Woolies call centre staff can locate stock for you. Don't select mobile or online as you will get transferred twice or even three times…

  • papercutter on 30/01/2018 - 13:06
    +2

    I just got a Blitz and am really happy with it so far. The Vermont (VIC) Woolies still had a few listed on their stock inventory but you'd best check with them first since it took ages to find the one I got.

  • anawth on 31/01/2018 - 09:54

    As my ‘other” mobile.
    One question - are you a secret agent, drug dealer or do you have 2 wives/families?

    • Sevenofnine on 31/01/2018 - 15:22
      +1

      All the above. Just like fb and other social media stuff, always have a second option for freebies and people you not too close with. I used mine to register for stuff and people who ask you to ring them so that you can exchange numbers.

  • rover on 31/01/2018 - 11:04

    Does this model support using SD card to extend internal memory? I understand that some Android 6.0 phones have this capability.

    • Sevenofnine on 31/01/2018 - 15:25

      Yes, upto 32gb according to the spec.

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