
Overall Score
56.4Category Breakdown
Overall(#4522)56.4
Performance(#4935)60.3
Camera(#3409)42.5
Display(#5753)70.5
Battery(#12037)43.5
Build(#10082)70.8
Comparisons Featuring ZTE Blade A7
Short Review
- The ZTE Blade A7 features a sleek design with dimensions of 154 x 72.8 x 7.9 mm and a lightweight build at 146 grams.
- Its 6.09-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1560 pixels, providing decent clarity at approximately 282 ppi.
- Performance is powered by the Mediatek MT6771 Helio P60 chipset, featuring an octa-core CPU and Mali-G72 MP3 GPU, supported by options of 2GB or 3GB RAM.
- The rear camera is a 16 MP unit with an f/2.0 aperture, capable of 720p video recording, while the front-facing camera is 5 MP.
- The battery capacity stands at 3200 mAh, but it lacks fast or wireless charging capabilities.
- Running on Android 9.0 (Pie) with MiFavor 9.0, the software experience is straightforward.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.2, though it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The device also retains a headphone jack, which is becoming less common.
- Available in Black, Blue, and a Black/Blue combination, the Blade A7 offers a simple yet functional design.
- Overall, it is a basic smartphone that meets essential needs without advanced features.
Specifications
General
Release Date2019
Announced2019
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.09"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6771 Helio P60 (12 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-G72 MP3
Memory32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC
Camera
Main Camera16 MP
Main Camera Details16 MP, f/2.0, AF
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera Details5 MP, f/2.4
Video Recording720p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity3200 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3200 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions154 x 72.8 x 7.9 mm (6.06 x 2.87 x 0.31 in)
Weight146 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, Blue, Black/blue
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMDual SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, BDS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 9.0 (Pie), MiFavor 9.0
OS VersionAndroid 9.0 (Pie), MiFavor 9.0
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes