Overall Score
54.6Category Breakdown
Overall(#5830)54.6
Performance(#11464)54.3
Camera(#4743)42.4
Display(#5810)70.5
Battery(#12149)43.5
Build(#10192)70.8
Comparisons Featuring ZTE Blade A512
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
Peak BrightnessN/A
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
Main Camera Details13 MP, AF
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera Details5 MP
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2540 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2540 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions164.3 x 71.6 x 7.6 mm (6.47 x 2.82 x 0.30 in)
Weight130 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsWhite, Black, Pink
Foldable✗
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
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 6.0 (Marshmallow)
OS VersionAndroid 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes