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ZTE Speed (2014) 8GB review: worth buying?

Created date: 2018-09-30 23:32:39, Updated date: 2020-04-16 15:24:28

An examination of the advantages and disadvantages of the specs and capabilities of the ZTE Speed (2014) 8GB. How highly does it rate in terms of accessibility and performance in comparison with other smartphone? We reviewed the ZTE Speed (2014) 8GB to see if it was a good buy.

Features, Performance, and Reviews for the ZTE Speed (2014) 8GB

ZTE Speed (2014) 8GB 's size

The "ZTE Speed (2014) 8GB" is 66.0mm wide, 134.6mm tall, and 10.2mm thick. At this size, a man with large hands would be able to operate it comfortably with one hand, but it may feel a bit large for a woman with small hands. In the case of the "ZTE Speed (2014) 8GB", it weighs about 136.1g. 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.

Both the size and weight of the "ZTE Speed (2014) 8GB" make it easy to hold in your hand and are unlikely to cause any trouble when you use it normally.

ZTE Speed (2014) 8GB 's screen

The "ZTE Speed (2014) 8GB" has a 4.5inch 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 screen quality of the "ZTE Speed (2014) 8GB" is such that images and videos can occasionally be somewhat blurry. For general usage however, it's largely not a problem.

The CPU performance of ZTE Speed (2014) 8GB

The processing performance of the "ZTE Speed (2014) 8GB" is quite low at 1.2GHz×4(4.0-cores), and you may find minor issues even while browsing the internet or Twitter.

The "ZTE Speed (2014) 8GB" only has 1.0GB of RAM, which is fairly low. The RAM is regularly insufficient, so operation gets unstable and jerky even when using apps that are not resource intensive.

In rating the "ZTE Speed (2014) 8GB"'s overall operational speed, it ranks at the low end of smartphones. It will lag and feel sluggish even during normal use. In most cases, users will feel the performance to be lacking.

ZTE Speed (2014) 8GB 's storage capacity

The "ZTE Speed (2014) 8GB" has 8.0GB of data storage. This is fine if you mainly use email or social media sites, but if you plan to take photos and videos or play games, you should buy an upgrade.

Since the "ZTE Speed (2014) 8GB" 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.

The camera function of ZTE Speed (2014) 8GB

The performance of the "ZTE Speed (2014) 8GB"'s main camera is rather low with only 5.0MP pixels. If you take a lot of pictures, then you'll likely be dissatisfied with what this camera has to offer.

The "ZTE Speed (2014) 8GB" comes equipped with a 2.0MP pixel front-facing camera, which is very low resolution. If you aren't particular about your videos or photos, it might be fine, but otherwise, we recommend a smartphone at least one tier higher.

The battery performance of ZTE Speed (2014) 8GB

The "ZTE Speed (2014) 8GB"'s battery capacity is 2000.0mAh, a standard level for these types of phones. Compared to other smartphones, the "ZTE Speed (2014) 8GB" has a standard battery life. It should not be a problem for normal use. However, if you spend a lot of time online or playing games, you may find the battery life a bit dissatisfying.

Overall assessment of ZTE Speed (2014) 8GB

The "ZTE Speed (2014) 8GB"'s performance level is that of a budget smartphone. It's a bit too weak to use as a main smartphone, so if possible you should consider something slightly more powerful. However, it should be sufficient for people that only want to use the most basic functions, like making calls and browsing the internet, and for people that don't really use smartphones much.

The merits and demerits of ZTE Speed (2014) 8GB

The merits of ZTE Speed (2014) 8GB

  • It's easy to hold and you can even comfortably use it with one hand.
  • It feels comparably light.

The demerits of ZTE Speed (2014) 8GB

  • The CPU performance is not very good, and will become operationally sluggish when using apps.
  • The back camera is quite low-spec, so its not really suited for taking pictures to upload to social media.
  • The rear-facing camera is very low resolution, so you should not think of using this smartphone as your main camera.

Specifications of ZTE Speed (2014) 8GB

ZTE Speed (2014) 8GB
ImageZTE Speed (2014) 8GB
MakerZTE
Release date2014-12
ColorBlack
OSAndroid
Dimensions (width x height x thickness)66.0mm x 134.6mm x 10.2mm
Weight136.1g
Display size4.5inch
Display typeTFT
Screen resolution (width x height)540 x 960
Pixel density244ppi
Battery capacity2000.0mAh
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410
CPU specs1.2GHz×4(4.0-cores)
RAM size1.0GB
Storage size8.0GB
Rear-camera resolution5.0MP
Front-camera resolution2.0MP

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