ZTE, alongside NVIDIA, announced today the upcoming Mimosa X, the world's first smartphone to reap the benefits of NVIDIA's purchase of chipmaker Icera.

The Mimosa X is powered by NIVDIA from front-to-back thanks to the Tegra 2 and Icera450 processor/modem combo, and will intro as a good solid offering for anyone looking at the mid-range market:

4.3-inch qHD (960*540) display

1GHz Tegra 2 processor

5MP rear camera

Front camera (resolution not detailed)

450 HSPA+ 28Mbps Icera quad-band modem

Android 4.0

Yes, that Gingerbread in the pic. The Mimosa X will be running ICS at release, however.

The Mimosa X is set to launch sometimes in Q2 2012, but global availability and price have yet to be determined. Keep an eye out for more info about this device at Mobile World Congress next week - we'll be there to give you all the details.