Overall Score
24.0Category Breakdown
Overall(#6374)24.0
Performance(#5748)47.6
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#4147)56.5
Battery(#6975)17.1
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#4568)47.7
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring ZTE Flash
Short Review
- The ZTE Flash features a compact design with dimensions of 133.9 x 65.7 x 9.7 mm and a weight of 142g, making it easy to handle.
- Its 4.5-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 326 ppi, though it lacks HDR support.
- Performance is driven by a Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus chipset, with a dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait CPU and Adreno 225 GPU, complemented by 1GB of RAM.
- The rear camera boasts 12.6 MP with autofocus and can record video at 1080p@30fps, while the front camera is a basic 1 MP.
- The battery capacity is 1780 mAh, with no fast charging or wireless charging capabilities.
- Running on Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), the software experience may feel dated compared to newer versions.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, and NFC, but it does not support 5G.
- The device lacks water resistance and stereo speakers, but it does include a headphone jack.
- Overall, the ZTE Flash presents a straightforward smartphone experience with essential features.
Specifications
General
Release Date2012
Announced2012
DescriptionFor Sprint
Display
Size4.5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
CPUDual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPUAdreno 225
Memory8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera12.6 MP, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash
Front Camera1 MP
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity1780 mAh
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Ion 1780 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions133.9 x 65.7 x 9.7 mm (5.27 x 2.59 x 0.38 in)
Weight142 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMMini-SIM
NetworkCDMA / EVDO / LTE
Network SpeedLTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass