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ZTE Blade A7#4500

Released: 2019

ZTE Blade A7

Overall Score

33.0

Category Breakdown

Overall(#4500)33.0
Performance(#3387)68.3
Camera(#8603)15.4
Display(#4147)56.5
Battery(#4319)25.7
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#3901)51.9
Audio(#1963)8.9

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
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, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera5 MP, f/2.4
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording720p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization
Night Mode
Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity3200 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3200 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions154 x 72.8 x 7.9 mm (6.06 x 2.87 x 0.31 in)
Weight146 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, Blue, Black/blue
Foldable
SARN/A

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

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 9.0 (Pie), MiFavor 9.0
Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity