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ZTE Blade A520#5532

Released: 2017

ZTE Blade A520

Overall Score

27.4

Category Breakdown

Overall(#5532)27.4
Performance(#5831)46.5
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#4147)56.5
Battery(#5685)21.2
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#4949)45.3
Audio(#1963)8.9

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Short Review

  • The ZTE Blade A520 features a compact design with dimensions of 144 x 71 x 8.4 mm and a weight of 130 grams, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
  • It sports a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing a pixel density of approximately 294 ppi, though it lacks HDR support.
  • Performance is driven by a Mediatek MT6737 chipset, a quad-core 1.25 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU, and options for 1GB or 2GB of RAM, which may limit multitasking capabilities.
  • The camera system includes an 8 MP rear camera with autofocus and 1080p video recording, alongside an 8 MP front-facing camera for selfies.
  • Battery life is supported by a 2400 mAh capacity, but it does not offer fast or wireless charging options.
  • The device runs on Android 7.0 Nougat, providing a basic software experience without stereo speakers.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.1, though it does not support 5G or NFC.
  • The microUSB 2.0 port allows for standard charging and data transfer.
  • The Blade A520 is available in a gray color and lacks any water resistance features.
  • Overall, it presents a straightforward smartphone experience with essential features.

Specifications

General

Release Date2017
Announced2017
DescriptionN/A

Display

Size5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetMediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.25 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUMali-T720MP2
Memory8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)

Camera

Main Camera8 MP, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera8 MP or 2 MP
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗

Battery

Capacity2400 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2400 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗

Build & Safety

Dimensions144 x 71 x 8.4 mm (5.67 x 2.80 x 0.33 in)
Weight130 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsGray
Foldable✗
SARN/A

Connectivity

SIMNano-SIM + Nano-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 7.0 (Nougat)
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer