Overall Score
54.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#6075)54.5
Performance(#8364)54.3
Camera(#5657)42.1
Display(#4535)70.5
Battery(#7074)43.5
Build(#5604)70.8
Comparisons Featuring ZTE Blade A520
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
Peak BrightnessN/A
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
Main Camera Details8 MP, AF
Front Camera8 MP
Front Camera Details8 MP or 2 MP
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2400 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2400 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions144 x 71 x 8.4 mm (5.67 x 2.80 x 0.33 in)
Weight130 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsGray
Foldable✗
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
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 7.0 (Nougat)
OS VersionAndroid 7.0 (Nougat)
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes