ZTE Imperial II review: worth buying?
Created date: 2018-09-30 22:42:49, Updated date: 2019-10-01 15:22:09
What are the strengths of the ZTE Imperial II? We explain its advantages and disadvantages when compared to other smartphone. Even if you are not used to choosing between different smartphone, you'll learn to make the decision of whether or not the ZTE Imperial II is right for you.
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Summary of rating |
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Aspect | Score |
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Grip | 65/100 |
Screen size | 74/100 |
Screen quality | 36/100 |
Battery life | 54/100 |
CPU specs | 14/100 |
Multi-tasking | 20/100 |
Camera specs | 16/100 |
ZTE Imperial II 's features, performance, reviews
ZTE Imperial II 's size
The "ZTE Imperial II" has a width of 71.1mm, a length of 142.2mm, and a thickness of 10.2mm. It might be possible to operate it with one hand, but depending on the person it might feel big. In addition, the weight of the "ZTE Imperial II" is about 143.7g. Even if you are operating it with one hand it feels almost weightless. However, depending on the person, you may feel tired after using it for a while.
Assessing the overall ease of holding the "ZTE Imperial II", it has some difficulties but if you use it based on its strengths and weaknesses it will not cause many issues.
ZTE Imperial II 's CPU specs
With the 1.2GHz×4(4.0-cores) for processing power, the "ZTE Imperial II" has low performance, and even for net browsing and Twitter usage you will probably feel a little dissatisfied.
The "ZTE Imperial II" has only 1.0GB of RAM, quite a small amount. Cases of insufficient RAM occur regularly so even when using light apps there will be instability in operation and jerkiness.
Evaluating the overall speed of operation of the "ZTE Imperial II", it is a low-end smartphone and even in everyday use feels jumpy and jerky. There will probably be a lot of cases when you feel that it is lacking in performance.
ZTE Imperial II 's storage size
The data storage capacity of the "ZTE Imperial II" is 8.0GB, and if its main use is for texting and social media then there is no problem, but if you plan to use it for things like photography, filming, and games, you should go with one that is a step up.
The "ZTE Imperial II" is compatible with SD cards, so it is possible to increase the capacity easily. Therefore, you probably do not need to be concerned with the storage capacity.
ZTE Imperial II 's screen
"ZTE Imperial II" has a 5.0inch display. It is large enough and you will rarely encounter issues due to the screen size. However, note that it is not very suited for writing long text.
In terms of screen quality, "ZTE Imperial II"'s screen might appear pixelated when displaying images and videos. It should be good enough for normal use.
ZTE Imperial II 's camera specs
"ZTE Imperial II" has a 5.0MP main camera, which is a relatively low figure. You will feel a little dissatisfied if you take photos regularly.
Also, "ZTE Imperial II" has an 1.0MP front camera, which is a very low figure. Unless you do not care about image quality, you should probably choose a higher-grade smartphone.
ZTE Imperial II 's battery performance
The battery performance of the "ZTE Imperial II" is 2300.0mAh, which is a normal capacity. Compared to other smartphones, the "ZTE Imperial II" has a normal amount of battery life. There is nothing to be worried about with everyday use. However, if you are using the internet or playing a game for a long time, you might feel a bit frustrated with the battery life.
ZTE Imperial II 's general rating
The "ZTE Imperial II" is a budget smartphone. As the main smartphone it is somewhat insufficient, and you should consider a slightly higher-end smartphone if possible. It will be enough for people who use only basic functions such as telephone and internet, or people who do not use smartphones.
Advantages and disadvantages of ZTE Imperial II
Advantages of ZTE Imperial II
- It is lightweight.
- The display is large, so text and images appear clear on the screen.
Disadvantages of ZTE Imperial II
- It has a low-grade CPU, so you will experience severe stuttering when using an app.
- It has a relatively low-grade rear camera, and it is not suited to taking photos for posting on SNS.
- It has a very low-grade front camera, so it should not be considered as a main camera.
ZTE Imperial II 's specs
ZTE Imperial II | |||||
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Maker | ZTE | ||||
Release date | 2015-01 | ||||
Color | white | ||||
OS | Android | ||||
Dimensions (width x height x thickness) | 71.1mm x 142.2mm x 10.2mm | ||||
Weight | 143.7g | ||||
Display size | 5.0inch | ||||
Display type | TFT | ||||
Screen resolution (width x height) | 540 x 960 | ||||
Pixel density | 220ppi | ||||
Battery capacity | 2300.0mAh | ||||
Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 | ||||
CPU specs | 1.2GHz×4(4.0-cores) | ||||
RAM size | 1.0GB | ||||
Storage size | 8.0GB | ||||
Rear-camera resolution | 5.0MP | ||||
Front-camera resolution | 1.0MP |