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ZTE Blade III#7663

Released: 2012

ZTE Blade III

Overall Score

17.9

Category Breakdown

Overall(#7663)17.9
Performance(#7956)33.2
Camera(#2086)39.6
Display(#9309)23.0
Battery(#7228)16.2
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#7155)28.8
Audio(#1963)8.9

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Short Review

  • The ZTE Blade III features a compact design with dimensions of 123 x 63.5 x 10 mm and a weight of 130 grams, available in black and white.
  • Its 4.0-inch TFT display offers a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 233 ppi.
  • Performance is driven by a Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1 chipset, a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A5 CPU, and 512MB of RAM, which may limit multitasking capabilities.
  • The camera system includes a 5 MP rear camera with autofocus, but lacks optical image stabilization and a front-facing camera.
  • Battery capacity stands at 1600 mAh, with no fast charging or wireless charging options available.
  • The device runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), providing a basic user experience.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1, and microUSB 2.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
  • The absence of stereo speakers may affect audio quality, while the inclusion of a headphone jack is a positive feature.
  • Overall, the ZTE Blade III is a straightforward device with essential features for basic usage.

Specifications

General

Release Date2012
Announced2012
DescriptionN/A

Display

Size4"
TypeTFT, 65K colors
Resolution480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI480
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetQualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
CPU1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
GPUAdreno 200
Memory4GB (2.5GB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera5 MP, AF
Main Camera FeaturesN/A
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video RecordingYes
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗

Battery

Capacity1600 mAh
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Ion 1600 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗

Build & Safety

Dimensions123 x 63.5 x 10 mm (4.84 x 2.5 x 0.39 in)
Weight130 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, White
Foldable✗
SARN/A

Connectivity

SIMMini-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, DLNA
Bluetooth2.1, A2DP
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, A-GPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass