Telstra and Boost Mobile have quietly added ZTE devices to their line up of budget devices with the Telstra Essential Smart (ZTE A125) and Boost Jett (ZTE B125).
Both the devices, which are budget 4G enabled devices, look similar in design and specs which aren’t too bad and certainly could be worse. It is also Boost Mobile’s first Android Go device offering for customers.
So, let’s take a look at the specs to see what the devices are both offering:
| Key Specifications: | Telstra Essential Smart/Boost Jett |
|---|---|
| Release date | December 2018 |
| Screen size | 4.0-inch |
| Screen technology | LCD |
| Resolution | 800 x 480 |
| PPI | 233 |
| Rear camera | 5MP |
| Front camera | 0.03MP |
| Chipset | MSM8909 |
| Core config | 4 x 1.1GHz |
| RAM | 1GB |
| Storage | 8GB |
| MicroSD | Yes, up to 128GB |
| Battery | 1,600 mAh |
| Battery removable | — |
| Connector | — |
| Headphone Port | — |
| Headphone Location | — |
| Speaker Configuration | — |
| NFC | — |
| Android OS | Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition) |
| Vendor skin | — |
| Dimensions | 126 x 65 x 11.65 |
| Weight | 125g |
| Colours | Black |
As said earlier, the Boost Jett is the first Android Go (8.1) edition the mobile telco is providing and it is good to see more Android Go edition devices becoming more and more available here.
As stated, both devices are now available through either the Boost Mobile website for the Boost Jett which is available for $69, whilst the Telstra Essential Smart is available from either the Telstra website or your local Telstra store for $69.
