ZTE nubia Alpha 8GB review: worth buying?

Created date: 2019-03-19 05:25:00, Updated date: 2020-04-15 19:53:26

What are the strengths of the ZTE nubia Alpha 8GB? 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 nubia Alpha 8GB is right for you.

Features, Performance, and Reviews for the ZTE nubia Alpha 8GB

ZTE nubia Alpha 8GB 's size

The "ZTE nubia Alpha 8GB" is 35.0mm wide, 47.1mm tall, and 13.8mm thick. It's extremely compact, and can be easily operated with one hand. In the case of the "ZTE nubia Alpha 8GB", it weighs about 158.0g. 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.

The size and weight of the "ZTE nubia Alpha 8GB" make it very comfortable to use. If you're looking for a smartphone that is easy to handle and carry around, then this should be your first choice.

ZTE nubia Alpha 8GB 's screen

The "ZTE nubia Alpha 8GB" has a 4.01inch screen. It comes in a standard size, and the screen is adequate for most uses. Some users may feel that they would rather have a larger screen, however.

The resolution of the "ZTE nubia Alpha 8GB"'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 CPU performance of ZTE nubia Alpha 8GB

The processing performance of the "ZTE nubia Alpha 8GB" is quite low at 1.1GHz×4(4.0-cores), and you may find minor issues even while browsing the internet or Twitter.

The "ZTE nubia Alpha 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 nubia Alpha 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 nubia Alpha 8GB 's storage capacity

The "ZTE nubia Alpha 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.

The "ZTE nubia Alpha 8GB" is not compatible with SD cards, so make sure you check that there's enough storage for your needs.

The camera function of ZTE nubia Alpha 8GB

The performance of the "ZTE nubia Alpha 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 battery performance of ZTE nubia Alpha 8GB

The "ZTE nubia Alpha 8GB"'s battery has a capacity of 500.0mAh, which is rather low. Compared to other smartphones, the "ZTE nubia Alpha 8GB"'s battery does not last very long. As such, while it may prove to be adequate if you don't use it much, or are in a location where you can recharge it, in general, you should have a mobile battery available.

Overall assessment of ZTE nubia Alpha 8GB

The "ZTE nubia Alpha 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 nubia Alpha 8GB

The merits of ZTE nubia Alpha 8GB

Its design makes it very to carry around and hold with one hand.

The demerits of ZTE nubia Alpha 8GB

The battery's capacity is low, making a spare battery a necessity.
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.

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