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ZTE Blade A512#5403

Released: 2016

ZTE Blade A512

Overall Score

28.0

Category Breakdown

Overall(#5403)28.0
Performance(#5009)53.4
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#4147)56.5
Battery(#5400)22.2
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#5011)44.9
Audio(#1963)8.9

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Short Review

  • The ZTE Blade A512 features a sleek design with dimensions of 164.3 x 71.6 x 7.6 mm and a lightweight build at 130g.
  • It sports a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing decent clarity at approximately 282 ppi.
  • Performance is driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chipset, paired with a quad-core 1.4 GHz CPU and 2GB of RAM, which handles basic tasks adequately.
  • The camera system includes a 13 MP rear camera with autofocus and 1080p video recording, while a 5 MP front camera caters to selfies.
  • The battery capacity is 2540 mAh, supporting standard charging without wireless options.
  • Running on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, the software experience is straightforward but lacks the latest features.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.1, although it does not support 5G or NFC.
  • The device is available in White, Black, and Pink colors, adding a touch of personalization.
  • Notably, it includes a headphone jack, which is becoming less common in modern devices.
  • Overall, the ZTE Blade A512 is a basic smartphone suitable for everyday use.

Specifications

General

Release Date2016
Announced2016
DescriptionN/A

Display

Size5.2"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetQualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 308
Memory16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC

Camera

Main Camera13 MP, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗

Battery

Capacity2540 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2540 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗

Build & Safety

Dimensions164.3 x 71.6 x 7.6 mm (6.47 x 2.82 x 0.30 in)
Weight130 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsWhite, Black, Pink
Foldable✗
SARN/A

Connectivity

SIMDual SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity