Overall Score
53.7Category Breakdown
Overall(#7310)53.7
Performance(#12366)51.3
Camera(#4832)42.4
Display(#5798)70.5
Battery(#12134)43.5
Build(#10176)70.8
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
Peak BrightnessN/A
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
Main Camera Details12.6 MP, AF
Front Camera1 MP
Front Camera Details1 MP
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity1780 mAh
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Ion 1780 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions133.9 x 65.7 x 9.7 mm (5.27 x 2.59 x 0.38 in)
Weight142 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack
Foldable✗
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
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
OS VersionAndroid 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes