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20 December 2012 - 08:14 AMT

ZTE announces 5-inch phablet U887

ZTE, the Chinese company known for its inexpensive, low-end mobile devices, has announced the U887, a 5-inch phablet aimed at those who want a big screen for a (presumably) small price tag. The phone has low-to-decent specs, and not much to offer beyond that. There’s no word yet on when the handset will arrive or what its price will be, but it could be a nice option for someone wanting to score an inexpensive phablet, SlashGear reports.

The ZTE U887 has a 5-inch display with a resolution of 800 x 400. Inside you’ll find a 1.2GHz dual-core MT6577 processor and 512MB of RAM. There’s a mere 4GB of internal storage space, which isn’t enough for most users, particularly not those looking to use the phablet as a tablet substitute. The battery is decent at 2,000mAh.

This is the third 5-inch phablet from ZTE to appear, none of which have been launched. The U887 joins the likes of the Grand S and the Nubia Z5, which is set to launch this Friday, assuming the Mayan apocalypse doesn’t strike. The Nubia Z5 has high-end hardware, unlike the U887, offering a 1.5GHz quad-core processor and 1080p display.