# Inexpensive Budget Smartphones The ZTE Tempo Mobile Smartphone is Priced at Just $70 By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-10-25 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-smartphone References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/zte-tempo-is-a-70-smartphone-for-boost-mobile-25-10-2016/) & [boostmobile](https://www.boostmobile.com/shop/phones/zte-tempo/) With word of mobile smartphone market saturation being thrown around quite a bit, new devices like the ZTE Tempo are being released to help offer a flexible option that's not as pricy. Available from Boost Mobile, the ZTE Tempo smartphone is priced at just $70, which makes it ideal for younger users or those that are in search of a device that simply won't break the bank. The ZTE Tempo features a 4.5-inch display as well as a quad-core 1.1GHz processor, 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage. The storage can be upgraded via microSD with an additional 32GB of space. The ZTE Tempo mobile smartphone has a 2MP camera on the front with a 5MP camera on the rear and runs the Android Marshmallow operating system. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Affordable Smartphones:** The trend of affordable smartphones like the ZTE Tempo provides an opportunity for companies to tap into the budget-conscious consumer market. - **Youth-oriented Devices:** The release of budget smartphones like the ZTE Tempo specifically targets younger users who are looking for affordable options with decent specifications. - **Expanded Storage Capacity:** The inclusion of expandable storage options in budget smartphones such as the ZTE Tempo paves the way for companies to offer higher storage capacity as a selling point. ### Who This Affects Most - **Mobile Technology:** The affordable smartphone trend, exemplified by the ZTE Tempo, creates opportunities for mobile technology companies to cater to price-sensitive consumers by delivering feature-packed devices at lower price points. - **Telecommunications:** The rise of affordable smartphones like the ZTE Tempo opens doors for telecommunications companies to target new demographics and offer cost-effective smartphone plans. - **Consumer Electronics:** The market for inexpensive budget smartphones, such as the ZTE Tempo, presents an innovation opportunity for consumer electronics manufacturers to provide affordable yet functional devices to a wide consumer base. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Budget-Friendly Smartphone Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oscal-modern-8.md) - [Ultra-Affordable Smartphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tecno-pop-9.md) - [Ultra-Affordable Android Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hmd-key.md) - [Accessible Flagship-Inspired Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zte-axon-40-ultra.md) - [Value-Focused Smartphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-pixel-7a.md) - [Entry-Level 5G Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iqoo-z7i-smartphone.md) - [Low-Budget Smartphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moto-g-play-2024.md) - [Octa-Core Budget Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/octacore-budget-smartphone.md) - [Low-Cost Telecom Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tmobile-revvl-6x.md)