# Gesture Control Smartphones The ZTE Blade S6 Offers Solid Specs at a Budget Price By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-02-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zte-blade-s6 References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/zte-blade-s6-details/35821/) & [wwwen.zte.cn](http://wwwen.zte.com.cn/en/press_center/news/201501/t20150128_431248.html) The ZTE Blade S6 is a smartphone that appears to blend some of the most recognizable features of [iPhones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macbook-neo-2) and [Samsungs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oneplus-11r), what with its iPhone-reminiscent design language and [Samsung](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-z-flip6)-style branding. As far as its specs are concerned, it does seem to offer pretty decent value. The ZTE Blade S6 is equipped with a 5-inch screen with a mid-range 720p resolution and an octa-core 64-bit Snapdragon 615 processor. It has a decent 13 megapixel rear camera and a 5 megapixel front shooter. The phone will also boast gesture controls that will enable you to access various functions with simple finger and hand gestures. This phone is an interesting example of a product that isn't quite high-end but does a great job offering a reasonable array of specs at a relatively affordable price. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Gesture-controlled Smartphones:** With the rise of touchless technology, there is a disruptive opportunity for companies to develop intuitive and user-friendly gesture-controlled smartphones. - **Budget Smartphone Market:** As consumers seek affordable smartphones that still prioritize quality, there is a disruptive opportunity for companies to innovate and optimize budget smartphone offerings. - **Mid-range Feature Phones:** The market for mid-range feature phones is expanding and companies can capitalize on this by creating products that offer a balance of performance and value. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry has an opportunity to develop intuitive gesture-controlled smartphones that appeal to the mass market. - **Telecommunications:** As the demand for affordable smartphones increases, the telecommunications industry can innovate and optimize budget smartphone offerings. - **Mobile Technology:** The mobile technology industry has the chance to create mid-range feature phones with a balance of quality and value that appeal to a wide range of consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ornate Everyday Smartphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zte-blade-v40-pro.md) - [Accessible Folding Smartphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nubia-flip-5g.md) - [Feature-Rich Budget-Conscious Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honor-x6a.md) - [Artistic Impressionist Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nubia-z70-ultra.md) - [Digital Character Smartphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doogee-blade-gt.md) - [Eye-Tracking Interface Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honor-magic-6.md) - [Flipping High-Power Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-z-flip6.md) - [Budget Octa-Core Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hisense-f60-5g.md) - [Under-Display Camera Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-magic-8s-pro.md)