ZTE on Thursday announced Star 2 in China, a successor of its Star 1 smartphone. Design-wise, there are not many changes to its predecessor, but under the hood we have high-end hardware. Other than that, the phone also features extensive voice control support.

The voice control system operates even when the phone is locked or without a data connection. It is possible to use for opening apps, replying to messages, answering calls, or controlling music. In terms of hardware, it sports a 5-inch 1080p display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chipset with a 2.3 GHz quad-core CPU, 2 GB of RAM, and 16 GB of built-in storage.

In terms of imaging, the ZTE Star 2 has a 13 MP rear-facing camera with dual-LED flash as well as a 5 MP wide-angle front-facing camera. It supports 4G LTE connectivity, has a 2,300 mAh battery and is priced at CNY 2,499, which is around $400.