Overall Score
56.4Category Breakdown
Overall(#4720)56.4
Performance(#4921)60.3
Camera(#4703)42.4
Display(#5717)70.5
Battery(#11968)43.5
Build(#10020)70.8
Comparisons Featuring ZTE Blade X9
Short Review
- The ZTE Blade X9 features a sleek design with dimensions of 155.3 x 77.2 x 8.6 mm and a weight of 160g, available in white and silver.
- It sports a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, offering a pixel density of approximately 401 ppi.
- Performance is driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 chipset, an octa-core CPU, and 2GB of RAM, providing adequate multitasking capabilities.
- The rear camera is a 13 MP unit with an f/2.2 aperture, capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the 5 MP front camera serves for selfies.
- The battery capacity is 3000mAh, supporting standard charging without wireless options.
- Running on Android 5.1 with nubia UI 3, the software experience is basic but functional.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.1, though it lacks 5G support and NFC.
- The device does not feature stereo speakers but includes a headphone jack for audio output.
- Overall, the ZTE Blade X9 offers a solid combination of design, display quality, and performance for everyday tasks.
- Special features are limited, focusing primarily on essential smartphone functions.
Specifications
General
Release Date2015
Announced2015
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5.5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 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
Memory16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera13 MP
Main Camera Details13 MP, f/2.2, AF
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera Details5 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity3000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions155.3 x 77.2 x 8.6 mm (6.11 x 3.04 x 0.34 in)
Weight160 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsWhite/Silver
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMHybrid Dual SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 5.1 (Lollipop), nubia UI 3
OS VersionAndroid 5.1 (Lollipop), nubia UI 3
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes