Overall Score
56.4Category Breakdown
Overall(#4730)56.4
Performance(#4951)60.3
Camera(#4736)42.4
Display(#5789)70.5
Battery(#12121)43.5
Build(#10163)70.8
Comparisons Featuring ZTE Blade S7
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
Peak BrightnessN/A
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
Main Camera Details13 MP, AF
Front Camera13 MP
Front Camera Details13 MP
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2500 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2500 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions142 x 67 x 7.2 mm (5.59 x 2.64 x 0.28 in)
Weight131 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, White, Yellow
Foldable✗
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
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 5.1 (Lollipop), MiFavor UI
OS VersionAndroid 5.1 (Lollipop), MiFavor UI
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes