
Overall Score
57.3Category Breakdown
Overall(#3984)57.3
Performance(#3244)62.5
Camera(#3047)43.3
Display(#4523)70.5
Battery(#7060)43.5
Build(#5593)70.8
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
Peak BrightnessN/A
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
Main Camera Details16 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera8 MP
Front Camera Details8 MP
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity4000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 4000 mAh
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions165.2 x 75.2 x 8.2 mm (6.50 x 2.96 x 0.32 in)
Weight180 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlue, Gray, Green
Foldable✗
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
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 11
OS VersionAndroid 11
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes