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ZTE Blade V8 Mini 16GB review: worth buying?

Created date: 2018-09-30 22:50:49, Updated date: 2020-04-16 15:53:06

We've conducted a detailed review of the ZTE Blade V8 Mini 16GB, looking into its battery, how easy it is to use the camera, and whether the CPU performance is high or low. Not only that, but we've also evaluated how portable and easy to hold it is, as well as how nice the display is.

Features, Performance, and Reviews for the ZTE Blade V8 Mini 16GB

ZTE Blade V8 Mini 16GB 's size

The "ZTE Blade V8 Mini 16GB" is 70.0mm wide, 143.5mm tall, and 8.9mm thick. I can just barely use it with one hand, so it may feel big to some people. In the case of the "ZTE Blade V8 Mini 16GB", it weighs about 141.0g. The weight is such that it's hardly noticeable even when using one-handed. However, some people may find it tiring to use for long periods.

In giving an overall rating to the "ZTE Blade V8 Mini 16GB", while it may be slightly difficult to hold, it shouldn't be much of a problem when considering its general strengths and weaknesses.

The CPU performance of ZTE Blade V8 Mini 16GB

The processing power of the "ZTE Blade V8 Mini 16GB" is, at 1.4GHz×8(8.0-cores), relatively high. Its features would position it somewhere between high and mid-level among currently available smartphones, but it will be rather stress-free in terms of using most apps. Most 3D games that don't burn up too much memory should be playable to a satisfying degree for the most part. 2D games should be no problem at all.

The "ZTE Blade V8 Mini 16GB" has 2.0GB of RAM, so it has plenty of space. In rare cases this amount of RAM might not be sufficient, but there shouldn't be too much stress on the machine with this amount.

The overall operational speed of the "ZTE Blade V8 Mini 16GB" rates as a mid-range smartphone. While you will probably not experience much sluggishness or lag with normal use, we recommend a phone at least one tier higher if you want to enjoy games or videos.

ZTE Blade V8 Mini 16GB 's storage capacity

The "ZTE Blade V8 Mini 16GB" has 16.0GB of data storage, which is plenty for taking photos, but for people who frequently shoot videos or have lots of games installed, this may not feel like enough space.

Since the "ZTE Blade V8 Mini 16GB" is compatible with SD cards, you'll be able to easily expand your storage capacity; you won't need to worry about how much internal space it has.

ZTE Blade V8 Mini 16GB 's screen

The "ZTE Blade V8 Mini 16GB" has a 5.0inch screen. The iPhone X has a big screen, which very likely won't ever trouble you. Just be aware that it's not a very good size for writing long blocks of text.

The resolution of the "ZTE Blade V8 Mini 16GB"'s screen is pretty much standard. It shouldn't be a problem for normal use, but it might prove to be a bit dissatisfying for those who wish to better enjoy their photos, videos, or games.

The camera function of ZTE Blade V8 Mini 16GB

The "ZTE Blade V8 Mini 16GB" has a 13.0MP main camera that lets you take photos and videos in a quite high resolution. You may be a little dissatisfied with it in some situations, for example when you want to capture scenery in very high resolution or print out beautiful photos, but this should not be an issue you run into very often.

The "ZTE Blade V8 Mini 16GB" comes with a 5.0MP pixel camera, which is a standard level. It's perfectly fine for selfies, but may be not as satisfying if you wish to take photos of large numbers of people, or make printouts.

The battery performance of ZTE Blade V8 Mini 16GB

The "ZTE Blade V8 Mini 16GB" has a relatively large battery with 2800.0mAh. The "ZTE Blade V8 Mini 16GB" has a good battery life compared to other smartphones. You won't feel stressed even if you spend all day surfing the web or on Twitter and you can also watch videos or play games on the go without having to worry too much about the battery. If you watch videos or play games for too long, however, you might want to watch your battery a bit.

Overall assessment of ZTE Blade V8 Mini 16GB

The "ZTE Blade V8 Mini 16GB" is a relatively high-performance smartphone. If you plan to use it as your main smartphone, you may find it slightly inconvenient, but within tolerable limits.

The merits and demerits of ZTE Blade V8 Mini 16GB

The merits of ZTE Blade V8 Mini 16GB

  • It feels comparably light.
  • It has a big display that makes it easy to see text and images.

The demerits of ZTE Blade V8 Mini 16GB

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Specifications of ZTE Blade V8 Mini 16GB

ZTE Blade V8 Mini 16GB
ImageZTE Blade V8 Mini 16GB
MakerZTE
Release date2017-07
ColorGold/Rose Gold
OSAndroid
Dimensions (width x height x thickness)70.0mm x 143.5mm x 8.9mm
Weight141.0g
Display size5.0inch
Display typeIPS LCD
Screen resolution (width x height)720 x 1280
Pixel density293ppi
Battery capacity2800.0mAh
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435
CPU specs1.4GHz×8(8.0-cores)
RAM size2.0GB
Storage size16.0GB
Rear-camera resolution13.0MP
Front-camera resolution5.0MP

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General rating: 54.8/100

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general rating

ImageProduct nameReviewLevel of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the twogeneral rating

ZTE Blade V8 Mini 16GB

54.8-Color:Gold/Rose Gold, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):70.0mm x 143.5mm x 8.9mm, Weight:141.0g, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:293ppi, Display size:5.0inch, OS:Android

Blade V8 32GB

58.8Color:/, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):71.5mm x 148.4mm x 7.9mm, Weight:141.6g, Display type:IPS, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:423ppi, Display size:5.2inch, OS:Android

ZTE Blade V770 16GB

62.6Color:Gold/Gray, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):73.0mm x 147.0mm x 7.6mm, Weight:145.0g, Display type:TFT, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:423ppi, Display size:5.2inch, OS:Android

Blade E02 16GB

52.0Color:/, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):71.0mm x 144.0mm x 8.4mm, Weight:135.0g, Display type:IPS, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:293ppi, Display size:5.0inch, OS:Android

ZTE Blade A6 32GB

56.1Color:Black/Silver, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):71.0mm x 147.0mm x 8.5mm, Weight:160.0g, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:282ppi, Display size:5.2inch, OS:Android

ZTE Blade X (2017) 16GB

50.3Color:Black, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):77.5mm x 156.0mm x 8.9mm, Weight:156.0g, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:267ppi, Display size:5.5inch, OS:Android

ZTE Blade Z Max 32GB

55.5Color:Black, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):84.6mm x 166.1mm x 8.4mm, Weight:175.0g, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:367ppi, Display size:6.0inch, OS:Android

ZTE Blade Force 16GB

48.7Color:Blue, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):78.0mm x 156.0mm x 9.1mm, Weight:170.1g, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:267ppi, Display size:5.5inch, OS:Android

grip

ImageProduct nameReviewLevel of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the twogrip

ZTE Blade V8 Mini 16GB

66.6-Color:Gold/Rose Gold, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):70.0mm x 143.5mm x 8.9mm, Weight:141.0g

Blade V8 32GB

65.7Color:/, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):71.5mm x 148.4mm x 7.9mm, Weight:141.6g

ZTE Blade V770 16GB

64.6Color:Gold/Gray, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):73.0mm x 147.0mm x 7.6mm, Weight:145.0g

Blade E02 16GB

67.5Color:/, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):71.0mm x 144.0mm x 8.4mm, Weight:135.0g

ZTE Blade A6 32GB

62.1Color:Black/Silver, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):71.0mm x 147.0mm x 8.5mm, Weight:160.0g

ZTE Blade X (2017) 16GB

58.8Color:Black, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):77.5mm x 156.0mm x 8.9mm, Weight:156.0g

ZTE Blade Z Max 32GB

52.0Color:Black, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):84.6mm x 166.1mm x 8.4mm, Weight:175.0g

ZTE Blade Force 16GB

55.7Color:Blue, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):78.0mm x 156.0mm x 9.1mm, Weight:170.1g

screen cleanliness

ImageProduct nameReviewLevel of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the twoscreen cleanliness

ZTE Blade V8 Mini 16GB

59.9-Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:293ppi

Blade V8 32GB

85.5Display type:IPS, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:423ppi

ZTE Blade V770 16GB

85.5Display type:TFT, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:423ppi

Blade E02 16GB

59.9Display type:IPS, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:293ppi

ZTE Blade A6 32GB

57.3Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:282ppi

ZTE Blade X (2017) 16GB

53.7Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:267ppi

ZTE Blade Z Max 32GB

77.2Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:367ppi

ZTE Blade Force 16GB

53.7Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:267ppi

screen quality

ImageProduct nameReviewLevel of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the twoscreen quality

ZTE Blade V8 Mini 16GB

71.0-Display size:5.0inch, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:293ppi

Blade V8 32GB

78.3Display size:5.2inch, Display type:IPS, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:423ppi

ZTE Blade V770 16GB

78.3Display size:5.2inch, Display type:TFT, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:423ppi

Blade E02 16GB

71.0Display size:5.0inch, Display type:IPS, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:293ppi

ZTE Blade A6 32GB

71.0Display size:5.2inch, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:282ppi

ZTE Blade X (2017) 16GB

71.2Display size:5.5inch, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:267ppi

ZTE Blade Z Max 32GB

82.6Display size:6.0inch, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:367ppi

ZTE Blade Force 16GB

71.2Display size:5.5inch, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:267ppi

performance

ImageProduct nameReviewLevel of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the twoperformance

ZTE Blade V8 Mini 16GB

60.2-OS:Android

Blade V8 32GB

61.2OS:Android

ZTE Blade V770 16GB

54.2OS:Android

Blade E02 16GB

30.4OS:Android

ZTE Blade A6 32GB

72.0OS:Android

ZTE Blade X (2017) 16GB

39.6OS:Android

ZTE Blade Z Max 32GB

60.2OS:Android

ZTE Blade Force 16GB

39.6OS:Android

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