Overall Score
56.4Category Breakdown
Overall(#4732)56.4
Performance(#4957)60.3
Camera(#4744)42.4
Display(#5811)70.5
Battery(#12151)43.5
Build(#10194)70.8
Comparisons Featuring ZTE Blade V8 Mini
Short Review
- The ZTE Blade V8 Mini features a compact design with dimensions of 143.5 x 70 x 8.9 mm and a weight of 141g, available in Gold and Rose Gold colors.
- Its 5.0-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing decent clarity at approximately 294 ppi.
- Performance is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 chipset, coupled with an octa-core CPU and 2GB of RAM, which supports basic multitasking and app usage.
- The camera system includes a 13 MP rear camera with a secondary 2 MP depth sensor, capable of recording 1080p video, while a 5 MP front camera serves for selfies.
- The battery capacity is 2800 mAh, supporting standard charging without wireless capabilities.
- Running on Android 7.0 Nougat, the software experience is straightforward but lacks the latest features.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.1, though it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The device lacks water resistance and stereo speakers, but it does include a headphone jack.
- Overall, the ZTE Blade V8 Mini is a basic smartphone with essential features suitable for everyday use.
Specifications
General
Release Date2017
Announced2017
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm)
CPUOcta-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 505
Memory16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera13 MP
Main Camera Details13 MP, AF2 MP, (depth)
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera Details5 MP
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2800 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2800 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions143.5 x 70 x 8.9 mm (5.65 x 2.76 x 0.35 in)
Weight141 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsGold, Rose Gold
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 7.0 (Nougat)
OS VersionAndroid 7.0 (Nougat)
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes