The approach of spring stimulates the emergence of fresh technical ideas, for which there is still no shortage in the world of smartphones. The end of February is marked by a premiere boom, causing considerable excitement, primarily among developers seeking to realistically assess their commercial prospects for 2016. Each gadget manufacturer voices its own melody of spring, which is quickly picked up by an army of thousands of fans. Presenting to the public smartphone ZTE Blade V7, ZTE did this too. But what exactly does the newcomer from the Celestial Empire carry within himself, we will now try to find out.
Not alone, and therefore not weak
Sharing the traditions of other smart families ZTE Blade V7 arrived at the exhibition not alone, but with the support of his younger brother ZTE Blade V7 Lite, which only gave him confidence. Even before finding out what was hidden under the cover of a durable metal case, the public had the honor of seeing a phone model, the thickness of which in some places does not exceed 3.5 mm, and on average no thicker than 7.5 mm. And this is actually not typical. Someone even found something in common with the iPhone 6 in appearance. It is assumed that the device will primarily receive recognition from young people or those who consider themselves to be one of them.
Face to face
The front decoration of the device running Android Marshmallow 6.0 is a 5.2-inch matrix with a resolution of 1920x1080p, which is under the reliable protection of 2.5D glass, ending with smooth curves of the profile. It's not new, but it's still fresh and relevant. In front there is only one control key in the form of a ring, a speaker and a microphone.
As a working basis, the manufacturer chose the MediaTek MT6753 chipset, which has 8 cores and operates at a frequency of 1.3 GHz. The presence of 2 GB of RAM, behind which there is a 16 GB potential of the internal storage unit, plus a reserve in the form of a microSD slot, which can be occupied by a second SIM card if desired, also looks optimistic. In one word, the smartphone’s cameras are good: the main one with a resolution of 13 megapixels and phase detection autofocus (PDAF), the front one – 5 megapixels. Note the expanded functionality of Smart Sense gesture control.
A 2500 mAh battery will allow you to stay in the company of the gadget without recharging for about a day and a half or a day in intensive use.
Market prospects
It is no secret that the device occupies a position closer to the middle of the functional vertical and with all its nature proves that this is its place, no matter what market it finds itself in. Most likely, domestic users will see this product later than V7 Lite, whose debut in Russia is scheduled for spring.
Information about the make, model, and alternative names of the specific device, if available.
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Materials used, colors offered, certificates.
| Width Width information - refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 72.5 mm (millimeters) 7.25 cm (centimeters) 0.24 ft (feet) 2.85 in (inches) |
| Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 146 mm (millimeters) 14.6 cm (centimeters) 0.48 ft (feet) 5.75 in (inches) |
| Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units of measurement. | 7.5 mm (millimeters) 0.75 cm (centimeters) 0.02 ft (feet) 0.3 in (inches) |
| Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement. | 136 g (grams) 0.3 lbs (pounds) 4.8 oz (ounces) |
| Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped. | 79.39 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 4.82 in³ (cubic inches) |
| Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale. | Silver Golden |
| Materials for making the case Materials used to make the device body. | Aluminium alloy |
SIM card
The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.
Mobile networks
A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.
| GSM GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) is designed to replace the analogue mobile network (1G). For this reason, GSM is often called a 2G mobile network. It is improved by the addition of GPRS (General Packet Radio Services), and later EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution) technologies. | GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz |
| UMTS UMTS is an abbreviation for Universal Mobile Telecommunications System. It is based on the GSM standard and belongs to 3G mobile networks. Developed by 3GPP and its biggest advantage is providing greater speed and spectral efficiency thanks to W-CDMA technology. | UMTS 850 MHz UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 1900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz |
| LTE LTE (Long Term Evolution) is defined as a fourth generation (4G) technology. It is developed by 3GPP based on GSM/EDGE and UMTS/HSPA to increase the capacity and speed of wireless mobile networks. The subsequent technology development is called LTE Advanced. | LTE 800 MHz LTE 900 MHz LTE 1700/2100 MHz LTE 1800 MHz LTE 1900 MHz LTE 2100 MHz LTE 2600 MHz LTE 700 MHz (B12) LTE 700 MHz (B28) |
Mobile communication technologies and data transfer speeds
Communication between devices on mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data transfer rates.
Operating system
An operating system is a system software that manages and coordinates the operation of hardware components in a device.
SoC (System on Chip)
A system on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device on one chip.
| SoC (System on Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components, such as a processor, graphics processor, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software necessary for their operation. | MediaTek MT6753 |
| Technological process Information about the technological process by which the chip is manufactured. Nanometers measure half the distance between elements in the processor. | 28 nm (nanometers) |
| Processor (CPU) The primary function of a mobile device's processor (CPU) is to interpret and execute instructions contained in software applications. | ARM Cortex-A53 |
| Processor size The size (in bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of the registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have higher performance compared to 32-bit processors, which in turn are more powerful than 16-bit processors. | 64 bit |
| Instruction Set Architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets/controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute. | ARMv8-A |
| Level 1 cache (L1) Cache memory is used by the processor to reduce access time to more frequently used data and instructions. L1 (level 1) cache is small in size and works much faster than both system memory and other cache levels. If the processor does not find the requested data in L1, it continues to look for it in the L2 cache. On some processors, this search is performed simultaneously in L1 and L2. | 32 kB + 32 kB (kilobytes) |
| Level 2 cache (L2) L2 (level 2) cache is slower than L1 cache, but in return it has a higher capacity, allowing it to cache more data. It, like L1, is much faster than system memory (RAM). If the processor does not find the requested data in L2, it continues to look for it in the L3 cache (if available) or in RAM memory. | 512 kB (kilobytes) 0.5 MB (megabytes) |
| Number of processor cores The processor core executes software instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to be executed in parallel. | 8 |
| CPU clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in terms of cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 1300 MHz (megahertz) |
| Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) The Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) handles calculations for various 2D/3D graphics applications. In mobile devices, it is most often used by games, consumer interfaces, video applications, etc. | ARM Mali-T720 MP3 |
| Number of GPU cores Like a CPU, a GPU is made up of several working parts called cores. They handle graphics calculations for various applications. | 3 |
| GPU clock speed Running speed is the clock speed of the GPU, measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 450 MHz (megahertz) |
| Amount of random access memory (RAM) Random access memory (RAM) is used by the operating system and all installed applications. Data stored in RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted. | 2 GB (gigabytes) |
| Type of random access memory (RAM) Information about the type of random access memory (RAM) used by the device. | LPDDR3 |
| Number of RAM channels Information about the number of RAM channels that are integrated into the SoC. More channels mean higher data rates. | Single channel |
| RAM frequency The frequency of RAM determines its operating speed, more specifically, the speed of reading/writing data. | 666 MHz (megahertz) |
Built-in memory
Each mobile device has built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed capacity.
Memory cards
Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage capacity for storing data.
Screen
The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
| Type/technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the quality of the information image directly depends. | IPS |
| Diagonal For mobile devices, screen size is expressed by the length of its diagonal, measured in inches. | 5.2 in (inches) 132.08 mm (millimeters) 13.21 cm (centimeters) |
| Width Approximate screen width | 2.55 in (inches) 64.75 mm (millimeters) 6.48 cm (centimeters) |
| Height Approximate screen height | 4.53 in (inches) 115.12 mm (millimeters) 11.51 cm (centimeters) |
| Aspect Ratio The ratio of the dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side | 1.778:1 16:9 |
| Permission Screen resolution shows the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. Higher resolution means clearer image detail. | 1080 x 1920 pixels |
| Pixel Density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be displayed on the screen with clearer detail. | 424 ppi (pixels per inch) 166 ppcm (pixels per centimeter) |
| Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for color components in one pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors that the screen can display. | 24 bit 16777216 flowers |
| Screen area Approximate percentage of screen area occupied by the screen on the front of the device. | 70.65% (percent) |
| Other characteristics Information about other screen features and characteristics. | Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistance |
| 2.5D curved glass screen |
Sensors
Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that a mobile device can recognize.
Main camera
The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on the back of the body and is used for taking photos and videos.
| Sensor type Digital cameras use photo sensors to take photographs. The sensor, as well as optics, are one of the main factors in the quality of the camera in a mobile device. | CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) |
| Diaphragm | f/2.2 |
| Focal length | 3.5 mm (millimeters) |
| Flash type The most common types of flashes in mobile device cameras are LED and xenon flashes. LED flashes produce softer light and, unlike brighter xenon flashes, are also used for video shooting. | Double LED |
| Image Resolution One of the main characteristics of mobile device cameras is their resolution, which shows the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in the image. | 4160 x 3120 pixels 12.98 MP (megapixels) |
| Video resolution Information about the maximum supported resolution when shooting video with the device. | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels) |
| Video - frame rate/frames per second. Information about the maximum number of frames per second (fps) supported by the device when shooting video at the maximum resolution. Some of the main standard video shooting and playback speeds are 24p, 25p, 30p, 60p. | 30fps (frames per second) |
| Characteristics Information about other software and hardware features related to the main camera and improving its functionality. | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Digital image stabilization Geographical tags Panoramic photography HDR shooting Touch Focus Face recognition White Balance Adjustment ISO Setting Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene Selection Mode |
| Phase detection |
Additional camera
Additional cameras are usually mounted above the device screen and are used mainly for video conversations, gesture recognition, etc.
| Diaphragm Aperture (f-number) is the size of the aperture opening that controls the amount of light reaching the photosensor. A lower f-number means the aperture opening is larger. | f/2.8 |
| Focal length Focal length is the distance in millimeters from the photosensor to the optical center of the lens. The equivalent focal length is also indicated, providing the same field of view with a full frame camera. | 3.5 mm (millimeters) |
| Image Resolution Information about the maximum resolution of the additional camera when shooting. In most cases, the resolution of the secondary camera is lower than that of the main camera. | 2592 x 1944 pixels 5.04 MP (megapixels) |
| Interpolated resolution - 8 MP |
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and audio technologies supported by the device.
Radio
The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.
Location determination
Information about the navigation and location technologies supported by your device.
WiFi
Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for transmitting data over close distances between various devices.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between various devices of different types over short distances.
USB
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.
Headphone jack
This is an audio connector, also called an audio jack. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.
Connecting devices
Information about other important connection technologies supported by your device.
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.
Video file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support different video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital video data.
Battery
Mobile device batteries differ from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge necessary for their functioning.
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
The SAR level refers to the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body while using a mobile device.
| Head SAR level (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device near the ear. The maximum value used in the USA is 1.6 W/kg per 1 gram of human tissue. Mobile devices in the US are regulated by the CTIA, and the FCC conducts tests and sets their SAR values. | 0.308 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
| Body SAR level (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device at hip level. The highest permissible SAR value in the USA is 1.6 W/kg per 1 gram of human tissue. This value is set by the FCC, and the CTIA monitors mobile devices' compliance with this standard. | 0.815 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
- Class: smartphone
- Case materials: glass and metal
- Operating system: Google Android 6.0
- Network: 2G/3G/4G
- Processor: 4 cores, 1300 MHz, MediaTek MT6735Р
- RAM: 2 GB
- Data storage memory: 16 GB
- Interfaces: Wi-Fi (b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.0, microUSB connector (USB 2.0) for charging/synchronization, 3.5 mm for headset
- Screen: capacitive, IPS 5"" with a resolution of 720x1280 pixels
- Camera: 13 MP with autofocus + 8 MP, flash
- Navigation: GPS
- Additionally: proximity and lighting sensors
- Battery: non-removable, lithium-ion (Li-Ion) capacity 2500 mAh
- Dimensions: 143.8x70.2x7.9 mm
- Weight: 135 g
Contents of delivery
- Smartphone
- Network adapter
- USB cable
- Headset
- Screen Protective Film
- Warranty card
- Instructions
Introduction
At this year's Mobile World Congress, ZTE unveiled two smartphones. Both are already on sale. The first is a typical “mid-range” device priced at about 17,000 rubles, and the second is a slightly more affordable device priced around 12,000 - 14,000 rubles.
The V7 Lite gadget stands out because it is equipped with a fingerprint scanner, has a metal body (alas, not all-metal), a good IPS matrix and a flash for the selfie camera. However, other parameters leave much to be desired. What exactly? Let's find out in this review...
Design, dimensions, control elements
The editors tested several smartphones: Highscreen Tasty, Meizu M3s mini and ZTE Blade V7 Lite. All of them seem to be made as a carbon copy: part of the back panel is metal, the top and bottom inserts are made of plastic, the sides are made of iron, the front panel is made of durable glass. It seems that either the developers have run out of imagination, or these devices are “from the same breed” (from the same factory).
However, in general, the ZTE looks neat, fits perfectly in the hand, is well assembled without play, without pressing metal to the battery, the colors of the plastic (inserts) are correctly selected, the body is relatively compact with a thickness of just under 8 mm, the weight is also within reason (132 grams ) for a 5-inch gadget.
The V7 Lite is available in two colors: gray and gold.
The back cover is matte, the edge is polished, and there is a plastic rim along the perimeter of the front panel, which serves as a shock absorber if the device is accidentally hit by the side edges.
The gadget has an oleophobic coating, but it is not the most effective. However, the finger glides over the surface without any problems, and fingerprints are easily removed.
On the front side at the top there is a flash for the selfie camera, an indicator of missed events and battery charge, a camera, sensors and an earpiece. The speaker is loud, intelligibility is average.
Below the display there is “Back”, a round “Home” and a menu call. There is a backlight.
At the bottom there is a microUSB and the main microphone, at the top there is a single headphone jack, on the left there is a volume rocker (metal), and on the right there is a power button and a joint slot for two nano SIM cards or the microSD+nanoSIM option.
On the reverse side there is a flash, a lens protruding a millimeter above the body, and a round fingerprint sensor (average speed, can unlock the screen without activating the backlight).
At the bottom you can see two holes with meshes: on the left is the speaker, and on the right is the decoration.
Display
This device uses a screen with a diagonal of 5 inches. Physical size – 62x111 mm, frame on top – 16 mm, bottom – 17 mm, on the right and left – approximately 4 mm, which is an excellent indicator for such a device. There is an anti-reflective coating.
The display resolution of the ZTE Blade V7 Lite is HD, that is, 720x1280 pixels, density is 293 pixels per inch. IPS OGS matrix. For a 5-inch diagonal, the resolution is quite normal, pixelation is almost unnoticeable, the picture is clear.
The maximum brightness of white color is 250 cd/m2, the maximum brightness of black color is 0.30 cd/m2. Contrast – 800:1.
The viewing angles are maximum, the picture is clear, the colors are natural, there is no violet or yellowing at angles. In general, the matrix is of high quality, the only thing it lacks is higher brightness, although the contrast is decent.
In the sun
Viewing Angles
White color
Battery
This model uses a non-removable lithium-ion (Li-Ion) battery with a capacity of 2500 mAh. The manufacturer does not provide data on autonomy.
The operating time of the gadget is exactly the same as that of any other budget Android smartphone with a similar battery, i.e. “lives” for about 6-7 hours in a relatively active mode with a connection to 3G or 4G: 20-30 minutes of talking, about an hour of using the camera, the same amount of video watching, 3-4 hours on Twitter and mail. If you want to play, expect about an hour at full brightness and full volume output to the speaker. Video playback is about 6 hours.
The battery charges in 3 hours from a standard AC adapter, and in 5-5.5 hours from a USB PC.
Communication capabilities
This section could have been skipped. There is nothing interesting in it: two SIM cards, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS (works well, sensitivity is average). The only pleasant thing is that the device understands the fourth generation 4G LTE network with frequencies of 800/1800/2100/2600 MHz.
Memory and memory card
Inside there is 2 GB of RAM. For such a device, this amount of RAM is a good result. However, for around 14,000 rubles you can find PCT devices with three gigabytes of RAM.
Built-in memory 16 GB. About 10 GB available. Apparently, the installed programs and the shell “ate” a lot. Of course, microSD memory cards are supported, the maximum capacity is 32 GB, which is rather weak.
Camera
There are two modules, in fact, like in almost any other similar smartphone: the main one is 13 MP (with autofocus, F2.0 aperture), and the front one is 8 MP (F2.2 aperture, wide angle).
During the day, the main camera module takes good pictures: good detail, relatively accurate colors, quite adequate dynamic range, beautiful background blur. The focus is accurate and fast (it feels like phase focus). Disadvantages: first, it lathers in the corners, second, under insufficient lighting conditions, artifacts and noise appear.
There are two flashes: one at the back, the other at the front. The effective glow distance of the first is up to 1.7 meters, the second is up to 40-50 cm.
The front camera is equipped with a wide-angle lens. Apparently there is a bug in the software: the face is almost always blurry, as if a strong blur effect was applied. If this effect does not exist, then the picture is pleasant.
The device shoots standard video - HD at 30 frames per second during the day and 16 fps in the evening. The quality of the videos is poor. Focusing is achieved with a touch, the speed is average, the accuracy is high, the macro is about 5 cm. The sound is clear, but not very loud. Selfie videos are also HD.
Sample photos
Performance and Software Platform
The device runs on the Taiwanese MediaTek MT6735P chipset. This is a 64-bit SoC that contains 4 ARM Cortex-53 cores, 28 nm process technology, each clocked at up to 1 GHz. The graphics used are Mali T-720 with support for Open GL ES 3.0 and Open CL 1.2 API.
When the processor is loaded, the case practically does not heat up.
The interface functions very quickly without any lags or slowdowns. The situation with games is typical: everything starts, but some complex games can be very slow (you need to select low graphics settings). There are no problems with simple ones.
Performance tests
The ZTE Blade V7 Lite smartphone runs on the Google Android operating system version 6.0. There is a proprietary shell called Mifavor.
ZTE Blade V7 and V7 Lite are brand new smartphones that the company presented in Barcelona at the MWC 2016 exhibition. V7 is a logical continuation of its predecessor V6, which in Russia for some reason is called . I managed to play around with it, test out the new products and, of course, get a first impression of the devices.
Make an uncomfortable stand. Done!
I can’t help but tell you at the beginning about the organization of the ZTE stand. It was large, beautiful, slightly interactive and located in the right place - on, so to speak, the main street of the exhibition, in the third, most important hall. The location itself suggests that the manufacturer wanted to become noticeable. I think he succeeded.
Despite all this, the stand was not organized as well as we would have liked in some places.
Personally, it’s very strange for me when companies, trying to protect their products at stands from theft, attach huge plaques to the back cover and tightly close the Micro USB connector. As a result, the smartphone cannot be picked up, the elastic cable constantly pulls it back into place, the device does not fit in the hand, which means you cannot feel all the sensations that the manufacturer put into its brainchild. Where does such distrust of those who want to test a new product come from? As a rule, there are no random people at the event. And why are there girls in corporate T-shirts running around every now and then?
Definitely not to explain anything about the product. In most cases (not always, please pay attention) they only know memorized marketing tricks regarding the device, to the question “What processor is installed in the smartphone?” or “Can the device shoot 4K video?” no one can answer.
Secondly, all these security things constantly beep when you accidentally touch the Micro USB wiring. The atmosphere around is still created. Especially when some Italian blogger stands next to you and broadcasts to the whole of Italy, obviously trying to shout to Sicily.
Thirdly, two out of three ZTE Blade V7s turned out to be dead, so it was impossible to try the devices. I feel as if I walked into the Euroset showroom, where nothing often works on the open display.
ZTE Blade V7 Lite
This smartphone needs to be studied, first of all, by comparing its technical characteristics with the original version. Below is a sign where I have highlighted the improvements in green and the things that have worsened in red. Yes, I was not mistaken. The advanced version has its own controversial issues.
| ZTE Blade V7 Lite | ZTE Blade V7 | |
| CPU | MediaTek MT6735P (4 cores Cortex-A53, 64-bit) | MediaTek MT6753 (8 cores Cortex-A53, 64-bit) with a frequency of 1.3 GHz |
| Video chip | Mali-T720 MP2 | Mali-T720 MP3 |
| RAM | 2 GB | 2 GB (920 MB free) |
| Built-in memory | 16 GB | 16 GB (9.63 GB storage available) |
| Memory card support | Yes, Micro SD | Yes, Micro SD |
| Display | 5 inches, 1280 x 720 pixels, 294 ppi | 5.2 inches, 1920 x 1080 pixels, 424 ppi |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 13 MP (phase autofocus, focusing speed up to 0.3 s, dual flash) |
| Front-camera | 8 MP | 5 MP |
| Battery | 2500 mAh | 2500 mAh |
| OS | Android 6.0 | Android 6.0 |
| Networks | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G (LTE bands 1, 3, 7, 8, 20) |
| Wireless interfaces | Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.0, FM radio | |
| Geolocation | A-GPS, GPS | A-GPS, GPS |
| Sensors | Light and proximity sensor, accelerometer, hall sensor, fingerprint scanner | Light and proximity sensor, accelerometer, hall sensor, gyroscope, There is no fingerprint scanner |
| Connectors | Micro USB (OTG not confirmed), 3.5 mm audio output | Micro USB (OTG works), 3.5 mm audio output |
| Case colors | Gray only | Gray and gold |
| Water and dust protection | No | No |
| Dimensions | 143.8 x 70.2 x 7.9 mm | 146 h 72.5 x 7.5 mm |
| Price | 189,00 $ | 249,00 $ |
The V7 Lite, with its specifications, is suspiciously reminiscent of the Blade V6 (or X7 in Russia), which in turn was shown at IFA 2015. You can read the material about this device.
Let's return to our heroes. The “light” version received an HD screen (1280 x 720), but this is not at all critical. With a screen diagonal of 5 inches, it is difficult to make out individual pixels; fonts, icons - everything looks smooth. The problem is that the protective glass does not have an oleophobic coating. And this is what the phone will look like most of the time.
It is quite difficult to clean it from greasy fingerprints. You need to diligently breathe on the screen and only then use the cloth. It is very sad when smartphone models without oleophobic coating enter the market in 2016. Especially given the fact that the vast majority of the same Chinese, cheaper than $200, have been using such coatings for a long time.
Surprisingly, Russia is the first country where ZTE Blade V7 Lite sales. This will happen this spring. Afterwards the device will appear in Spain, Germany, Thailand and other countries.
Let's move on to a more advanced, and therefore more interesting device.
ZTE Blade V7
In my opinion, you shouldn’t cut functionality in order to make something cheaper, and therefore of lower quality. It is better to limit yourself to one, well-coordinated model. And it could fully be the Blade V7, but not everything is as smooth as it seems. First, about the appearance and design.
The new product fits perfectly in the hand; a rather strongly curved protective glass is installed on the front, due to which the device’s screen plays like sunbeams (in our case, lamp-based ones).
In addition, the device is very lightweight. Yes, it is small, but you still expect a slightly heavier phone. The weight, by the way, has never been disclosed by the company, so there are no figures on this matter.
The assembly is good. The base is a metal frame. There are plastic inserts on the top and bottom. They are adjacent to the metal, not to say that it is ideal, but this cannot be called an obvious flaw during assembly.
At the back there is a slightly protruding camera eye.
For some reason they decided to remove the fingerprint scanner in the older model. An extremely strange step, for which it is difficult to find an explanation. Maybe someone mixed something up during the development of the device?
At the bottom there are holes for a microphone and a multimedia speaker. In the middle there is a Micro USB port. It supports the OTG protocol, as stated by the manufacturer itself. But nothing is known regarding the same support for the Lite version.
However, the extremely positive impressions of the design change dramatically when you start using the device, namely, you go into the menu and launch some applications.
In my case, out of 5-6 applications, about half crashed, including Google Play and even standard Settings. The video below shows me unsuccessfully trying to remove my Google account from the menu.
In the end, everything worked out, and only because I had to mention in not the most censored language all the ancestors of this device.
In addition, the device freezes at almost every turn. And this despite the fact that when it is not buggy, everything works decently, without brakes. In this regard, it’s worth saying thanks to Android 6, but specific programmers working on a new device will still have to finish and finish the device.
On the other hand, the release of this smartphone is not coming soon. The company has time to bring everything to fruition. I think it will be so. Ultimately, such crime as I encountered at the exhibition should not exist.
In terms of synthetic performance, everything is as expected.
Far from a breakthrough device, but with a more or less proven and good MediaTek MT6753 processor. For undemanding users, its capabilities are beyond the eyes.
The quality of the ZTE Blade V7 cameras is quite good for the mid-price segment. The lighting at the stand was not the best. It is completely artificial and in some places there were dark spots. However, the device coped with photography, in my opinion, quite well.
Of course, the device can also shoot videos in Full HD resolution and at 30 frames per second. Example below.
ZTE Blade V7 price will be $249. It’s too early to talk about Russia, if at all it’s advisable. Still, with direct conversion, excluding taxes and all other mandatory fees, this is approximately 18,000 rubles. If it were, then it's just another average smartphone on the shelf. However, most likely the final price will be higher, so, in my opinion, there is no need to talk about the success of the device in our area.
Sales of the Blade V7 are scheduled for this summer in Germany, Spain, South Africa, Ethiopia and Mexico.
Release date: Spring 2016 Price: $189 and $249
ZTE Blade V7 A stylish new product in a thin metal case with powerful characteristics. The smartphone is equipped with a powerful eight-core processor and two GB of RAM and is capable of completing any task. Work for ZTE Blade v7 with resource-intensive applications and run demanding Android games without freezing or stuttering.
Basic characteristics ZTE Blade V7 Dual Sim: two SIM cards, 5.2 inch Full HD screen, powerful 8-core processor with a frequency of 1300 MHz, Android 6 operating system, 2540 mAh battery, main 13 MP camera, 16 GB of internal and 2 GB of RAM.
Clear screen image from any angle, large 5.2 inch screen ZTE Blade v7 high resolution 2.5D design provides a great picture on the display. Read e-books, watch movies and browse the web with ease for your eyes. Support for two SIM cards allows you to save on communication services, select favorable tariffs, including for the Internet, and use one SIM card for personal calls and the second for work. High-speed Internet on the ZTE Blade V7, work in 4G LTE networks provides the Internet at enormous speed, download files or watch online videos without any slowdowns.
Built-in memory ZTE Blade V7 is 16 GB plus expandable via memory cards. Also, for lovers of selfies and video calls, the smartphone has a powerful front camera with a resolution of 8 megapixels. Powerful specs, a large screen, the latest operating system, dual SIM cards and the latest mobile technology, all packed into a slim metal body.
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Full specifications of ZTE Blade V7. ZTE Blade v7 specifications.
- SIM card quantity: 2
- SIM card format: Nano-SIM
- Housing material: aluminum
- Operating system: Android 6.0
- Processor: 8-core 1.3 GHz / MediaTek MT6753
- Display: 5.2 inches / Full HD 1920 x 1080 / 424 pixels per inch
- Camera: 13 MP / flash
- Front camera: 8 MP
- Video camera: Full HD video recording
- Battery: 2540 mAh
- Talk time:
- Standby time:
- Built-in memory: 16 GB
- RAM: 2 GB
- Memory card: Micro SD up to 32 GB
- Bluetooth: 4.0
- Wi-Fi: yes
- Wi-Fi hotspot: yes
- Navigation: GPS/GLONASS
- 3G: supports
- 4G LTE: supports
- Sensors: accelerometer/gyroscope/light/proximity
- Music player: yes
- Radio: FM radio
- Speakerphone: yes
- Color: Silver, Gold, Gray
- Dimensions: (H.W.T) 146 x 72.5 x 7.95 mm.
- Weight: 136 grams.
