ZTE F160 Mobile Phone in Black (2010)

ZTE F160 Mobile Phone in Black  – Rent for Shoots & Set Design

A compact, no-frills feature phone from the late-2000s — the ZTE F160 in Black born in 2010 is a versatile and understated prop for retro tech shoots, still-life compositions, and set designs that call for an authentic period mobile handset.

The Story Behind the Object

The ZTE F160 was produced by ZTE Corporation — one of China’s largest telecommunications equipment and mobile phone manufacturers, founded in 1985 in Shenzhen. By the late 2000s, ZTE had become a significant global player in the budget and mid-range mobile market, producing handsets that brought affordable mobile connectivity to millions of consumers across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and beyond.

The F160 represents the democratisation of mobile technology — the era when mobile phones became truly universal, reaching every corner of the globe regardless of income or geography. Its plain, functional black form is a direct visual counterpoint to the fashion-forward handsets of Nokia and Sony Ericsson: this is a phone that was about pure utility, and that honest simplicity gives it a distinct character as a prop. It reads as authentic, working-class, and real — a grounding presence in any set design.

Why Rent the ZTE F160 in Black?

• Genuine late-2000s ZTE F160 — authentic retro tech provenance, not a replica
• Clean black form — understated, versatile, and easy to integrate into any set
• Reads as a universal “everyday phone” prop — authentic and unpretentious
• Perfect for still-life, documentary-style shoots, retro tech compositions, and set design
• Included in Props Package A (still-life & accessorising) and Package C (full set design)
• Available for short-term and multi-day rentals across Dubai & Abu Dhabi

Delivery and collection available across the UAE. Contact us to check availability for your event date.