Overall Score
61.6Category Breakdown
Overall(#2180)61.6
Performance(#1352)70.8
Camera(#1566)47.9
Display(#5803)70.5
Battery(#12139)43.5
Build(#1722)77.8
Comparisons Featuring ZTE Blade X1 5G
Short Review
- The ZTE Blade X1 5G features a glass front and plastic back with a plastic frame, measuring 164 x 76 x 9.2 mm and weighing 190 grams, offering a solid yet lightweight design.
- It sports a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, providing a sharp visual experience at approximately 396 ppi, though it lacks HDR support and has a standard 60Hz refresh rate.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chipset, it delivers efficient performance with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 620 GPU, complemented by 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.
- The camera system includes a versatile 48 MP main sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide lens, and additional macro and depth sensors, capable of recording 4K video at 30fps.
- A 16 MP front camera is available for selfies.
- The device is equipped with a 4000 mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging, but it does not offer wireless charging.
- Running on Android 10, it provides a straightforward software experience without stereo speakers, but includes a headphone jack for audio.
- Connectivity options include 5G, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, and a USB Type-C port.
- Overall, the ZTE Blade X1 5G combines a decent build and display with solid performance and camera capabilities.
Specifications
General
Release Date2021, January 26
Announced2021, January 26
DescriptionAlso known as ZTE Visible Blade X1 5G
Display
Size6.5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~396 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm)
CPUOcta-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
GPUAdreno 620
Memory128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC
Camera
Main Camera48 MP
Main Camera Details48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera16 MP
Front Camera Details16 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity4000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 4000 mAh
Charging Details18W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions164 x 76 x 9.2 mm (6.46 x 2.99 x 0.36 in)
Weight190 g
MaterialsGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsDark Blue
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
5G✓
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 10
OS VersionAndroid 10
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes