Overall Score
59.0Category Breakdown
Overall(#3251)59.0
Performance(#1913)65.5
Camera(#8161)41.9
Display(#2224)76.3
Battery(#7880)43.5
Build(#6356)70.8
Comparisons Featuring ZTE Blade
Short Review
- The ZTE Blade features a compact design with dimensions of 116 x 56.5 x 11.8 mm and a weight of 110 grams, making it lightweight and portable.
- It has a 3.5-inch display that utilizes either AMOLED or LCD technology, offering a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels at approximately 267 ppi.
- Performance is powered by a Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1 chipset, with a 600 MHz ARM 11 CPU and Adreno 200 GPU, alongside 512MB of RAM and storage.
- The rear camera is 3.15 MP with autofocus, but it lacks optical image stabilization and a front-facing camera.
- The battery capacity is 1250 mAh, without fast charging or wireless capabilities.
- Running on Android 2.1 (Eclair), it can be upgraded to 2.2 (Froyo), providing basic software functionality.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth 2.1, and microUSB 2.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The device does not feature stereo speakers but includes a headphone jack.
- Overall, the ZTE Blade is a basic smartphone with essential features suitable for everyday use.
- Its design and performance reflect the standards of its release year in 2010.
Specifications
General
Release Date2010
Announced2010
DescriptionAlso known as Orange San Francisco, T-Mobile Blade
Display
Size3.5"
TypeAMOLED or LCD, 256K colors
Resolution480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI480
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
CPU600 MHz ARM 11
GPUAdreno 200
Memory512MB RAM, 512MB
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Camera
Main Camera3.15 MP
Main Camera Details3.15 MP, AF
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera DetailsN/A
Video RecordingYes
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity1250 mAh
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Ion 1250 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions116 x 56.5 x 11.8 mm (4.57 x 2.22 x 0.46 in)
Weight110 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMMini-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot (Android 2.2)
Bluetooth2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
OS VersionAndroid 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes