The T-Mobile ZTE Concord: (Almost) Ballin’ on a budget

Looking for an affordable, no-contract Android smartphone, without all the bells and whistles? You may be interested in the freshly announced T-Mobile ZTE Concord — Magenta’s lowest priced handset, ringing in at only $99.99 on any qualifying Monthly4G plan.

You can also opt to save a penny (literally) and link the phone with any Wal-Mart Family Mobile Plan, for $99.98 and no annual commitment.

As for specs, well, you get what you pay for — and in this case it isn’t much.

We’re looking at a 3.5-inch capacitive touchscreen display and a whopping 2-megapixel camera, as well as Android 2.3 (Gingerbread, for those of you who need a refresher).

There’s no mention of the processor or RAM details, but it’s probably safe to assume this isn’t even a dual-core device. Obviously nothing of interest for the hardcore Android junkie, but a wonderful option for those who just want basic web browsing, email access or Google Maps navigation.

Check out the presser below, if you feel so inclined.

T-Mobile Expands Its No Annual Contract Android Lineup with the T-Mobile Concord

T-Mobile to offer its most affordable no annual contract Android smartphone for under $100

BELLEVUE, Wash. — Aug. 23, 2012 — T-Mobile USA, Inc., today announced the availability of the T-Mobile^® Concord^™, T-Mobile’s most affordable no annual contract Android^™ option for those stepping up to their first smartphone. The Concord will be available to T-Mobile customers through a variety of no annual contract plans, including via T-Mobile Monthly4G^™ and Walmart Family Mobile^™.

Manufactured by ZTE, the T-Mobile Concord is equipped with the necessary features to keep customers connected with friends and family. The 3G smartphone is powered by Android 2.3 Gingerbread and is ideal for basic Web surfing, searching for a location via Google Maps or accessing favorite social networking sites. Coming in a sleek, midnight blue color finish, the new smartphone features a 3.5-inch capacitive touchscreen display and is equipped with a 2-megapixel camera, making it easy to capture and share memories.

Paired with one of T-Mobile’s single-line, Monthly4G no annual contract plans, customers have access to unlimited talk, text and worry-free data that doesn’t have a hard cap or result in overage fees, as well as access to T-Mobile’s nationwide 4G network. The T-Mobile Concord can also be paired with Walmart’s Family Mobile service, a monthly, no-annual-contract wireless plan option for individuals or families, also powered by T-Mobile’s nationwide network.

The T-Mobile Concord is expected to be available at Target starting Aug. 26  for $99.99 with a qualifying Monthly4G plan. The T-Mobile Concord is also currently available at Walmart for $99.98 paired with a Walmart Family Mobile no annual contract plan.

Source: TmoNews