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ZTE Blade S7#5132

Released: 2015

ZTE Blade S7

Overall Score

29.1

Category Breakdown

Overall(#5132)29.1
Performance(#4180)60.8
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#3329)58.9
Battery(#5422)21.8
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#4360)49.1
Audio(#1963)8.9

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Short Review

  • The ZTE Blade S7 features a sleek design with dimensions of 142 x 67 x 7.2 mm and a lightweight build at 131g.
  • It sports a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing sharp visuals at approximately 441 ppi.
  • Performance is driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 chipset, complemented by an octa-core CPU and 3GB of RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking.
  • The camera system includes a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording and a matching 13 MP front-facing camera for selfies.
  • Battery life is supported by a 2500 mAh capacity, although it lacks fast or wireless charging options.
  • Running on Android 5.1 with MiFavor UI, the software experience is basic but functional.
  • Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0, though it does not support 5G or NFC.
  • The phone is available in black, white, and yellow, offering some color variety.
  • There is no water resistance, and the device features a microUSB 2.0 port.
  • Overall, the ZTE Blade S7 combines decent specifications in a compact form factor.

Specifications

General

Release Date2015
Announced2015
DescriptionN/A

Display

Size5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetQualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUAdreno 405
Memory32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)

Camera

Main Camera13 MP, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera13 MP
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗

Battery

Capacity2500 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2500 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗

Build & Safety

Dimensions142 x 67 x 7.2 mm (5.59 x 2.64 x 0.28 in)
Weight131 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, White, Yellow
Foldable✗
SARN/A

Connectivity

SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 5.1 (Lollipop), MiFavor UI
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass