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ZTE Blade A71#4221

Released: 2021, October 07

ZTE Blade A71

Overall Score

35.3

Category Breakdown

Overall(#4221)35.3
Performance(#3634)66.0
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#4147)56.5
Battery(#3439)28.1
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#3411)55.0
Audio(#1963)8.9

Comparisons Featuring ZTE Blade A71

Short Review

  • The ZTE Blade A71 features a simple design with dimensions of 165.2 x 75.2 x 8.2 mm and a weight of 180g, available in Blue, Gray, and Green.
  • Its 6.52-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 269 ppi, with a standard 60Hz refresh rate.
  • Powered by the Unisoc SC9863A chipset, it includes an octa-core CPU and 3GB of RAM, providing adequate performance for everyday tasks.
  • The camera system consists of a 16 MP wide lens, an 8 MP ultrawide lens, and a 2 MP depth sensor, capable of recording video at 1080p.
  • An 8 MP front camera is included for selfies.
  • The 4000mAh battery supports standard charging but lacks fast or wireless charging capabilities.
  • Running on Android 11, the software experience is straightforward, with no stereo speakers but a headphone jack for audio.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, and NFC support.
  • The device does not support 5G, limiting its future-proofing.
  • Overall, the ZTE Blade A71 offers basic features suitable for casual users.

Specifications

General

Release Date2021, October 07
Announced2021, October 07
DescriptionN/A

Display

Size6.52"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetUnisoc SC9863A (28 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUIMG8322
Memory64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotmicroSDXC

Camera

Main Camera16 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR
Front Camera8 MP
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
Night Mode
Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity4000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 4000 mAh
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions165.2 x 75.2 x 8.2 mm (6.50 x 2.96 x 0.32 in)
Weight180 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlue, Gray, Green
Foldable
SARN/A

Connectivity

SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G
4G
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
USBUSB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningGPS, GLONASS

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 11
Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity