An Android-powered smartphone carrying a price tag of just $9.82 has been spotted listed on Walmart’s website (yes, you read it right – an Android phone for under $10). Listed as TracFone LG Prepaid Lucky LG16, the device is currently out of stock.

Specs-wise, the handset is powered by a dual-core 1.2GHz CPU and sports a 3.8-inch display. It comes with 4GB internal memory (that can be expanded up to 32GB via microSD card) and a 3MP camera, offers 3G and Bluetooth (v4.0) capabilities, and runs Android 4.4 (KitKat) out-of-the-box.

Those specs might not sound impressive, but considering the price tag attached to them, the smartphone does look like – as the sole reviewer says – “a steal.”

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The affordable Microsoft Lumia 550, which was announced by the company last month along with the the Lumia 950 and 950 XL flagship smartphones, is now up for pre-orders in the UK.

Both Carphone Warehouse and Clove have the phone listed on their website. While the former is asking £89.99 for the unlocked version (and £9.50/month if you choose to purchase on contract), the latter is selling the SIM-free version for £82.50 (£99.00 including taxes). Another retailer Unlocked Mobiles is also taking pre-orders for the handset, offering it for £95.00 (including taxes).

As for availability, while Carphone Warehouse is asking customers to expect the delivery by December 8, both Clove and Unlocked Mobiles have listed December 10 as the date.

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Back in January at this year’s CES, Asus announced the Zenfone Zoom (ZX550), which the company described as “the thinnest smartphone with a 3x optical zoom lens yet”. While the device is yet to be released, another Zenfone Zoom series variant carrying a model number of Z00XSB has been spotted at TENAA, revealing similar design and specs.

According to the TENAA listing, this new variant is powered by a quad-core 2.3GHz CPU, and sports a 5.5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixel resolution) IPS display. It has 4GB RAM and 64GB expandable internal memory.

In terms of camera, the Zenfone Zoom (Z00XSB) features a 13MP rear unit and a 5MP front shooter. Weighing in at 185 gms and measuring 158.9 × 78.84 × 11.95 (mm), the handset runs Android 5.0 Lollipop out-of-the-box. Connectivity options include GSM, TD-SCDMA, TD-LTE, LTE FDD, WCDMA, 3G, Bluetooth, GPS, and USB, while color options include black and white.

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