ZTE Blade A7 - Features and reviews
Created date: 05/07/2019, 20:48:40, Updated date: 04/15/2020, 04:53:06
We've conducted a detailed review of the ZTE Blade A7, 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.
Summary of rating | Compare ratings with all 4435 smartphones |
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| Aspect | Score |
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| Grip | 63/100 |
| Screen size | 90/100 |
| Screen quality | 57/100 |
| Battery life | 68/100 |
| CPU specs | 77/100 |
| Multi-tasking | 60/100 |
| Camera specs | 59/100 |
ZTE Blade A7's features, performance, reviews
ZTE Blade A7's camera specs
ZTE Blade A7 has a 16 MP main camera, which can take very high-resolution photos and videos. While you might feel a little dissatisfied when you need better resolution for landscape photography or want to print high-definition photographs, you will be satisfied most of the time.
Also, ZTE Blade A7 has an 5 MP front camera, which is an average figure for a smartphone camera. It is good enough for taking selfies, but you may be a little dissatisfied when you need to take a group photo or print your photos.
ZTE Blade A7's battery performance
The battery performance of the ZTE Blade A7 is 3200 mAh, so it has a relatively large capacity. Compared to other smartphones, the battery life of the ZTE Blade A7 is good. At this amount, you will not feel stressed even if you are on the internet and Twitter for a long time. Even when playing a game or watching a movie on the go, you can do so comfortably without needing to be conscious of the battery. However, some caution is necessary when watching movies or playing games for too long.
ZTE Blade A7's size
The ZTE Blade A7 has a width of 2.9 inches (72.8 mm), a length of 6.1 inches (154 mm), and a thickness of 0.3 inches (7.9 mm). 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 Blade A7 is about 146 oz (146 g). 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 Blade A7, it has some difficulties but if you use it based on its strengths and weaknesses it will not cause many issues.
ZTE Blade A7's screen
ZTE Blade A7 has a 6.01 inch display. It is fairly large and has a good presence. Photos, videos, and games will really enjoy this screen estate. It is also suited for productivity use such as creating a business document.
ZTE Blade A7 has a mid-range screen. It is OK for normal use, but if you want to enjoy photos, videos, or games at their best, you may feel dissatisfied.
ZTE Blade A7's CPU specs
With the 2.0GHz+2.0GHz×8(OctaCore) for processing power, the ZTE Blade A7 has high performance and you will not feel any stress using the vast majority of apps. Even among all smartphones released to date, it is one with quite a high level of performance. Even relatively heavy 3D games can be played with hardly any feeling of stress.
With 3GB of RAM, the ZTE Blade A7 has a sufficient amount. Very occasional cases of insufficient RAM do occur, but with this sort of amount of RAM, it will rarely be the cause of feeling any stress.
Evaluating the overall speed of operation of the ZTE Blade A7, it is a smartphone in the high-end category and can almost always be used without stress. However, if you want smooth and comfortable usage in heavy apps like 3D games, caution is necessary.
ZTE Blade A7's storage size
The data storage capacity of the ZTE Blade A7 is 64GB, and while it is enough for taking photos, it might feel insufficient for those who often shoot videos or who install many games.
The ZTE Blade A7 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 Blade A7's general rating
The ZTE Blade A7 is a high-performance smartphone when viewed comprehensively. It works for everyday use with hardly any inconvenience.
Advantages and disadvantages of ZTE Blade A7
Advantages of ZTE Blade A7
- It is lightweight.
- The display is very large, so it is perfect for watching videos or playing games.
- It has a relatively high-grade CPU, so you will rarely experience stuttering under normal use.
Disadvantages of ZTE Blade A7
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Comparing the specifications of ZTE Blade A7 against similar products
body size
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | body size | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 55.2 | - | Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.9 inches (72.8 mm) x 6.1 inches (154 mm) x 0.3 inches (7.9 mm) | ||||
 | 100.0 | Dimensions (width x height x thickness):1.4 inches (35 mm) x 1.9 inches (47.1 mm) x 0.5 inches (13.8 mm) | |||||
 | 53.5 | ≈ | Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.9 inches (73.4 mm) x 6.3 inches (159.2 mm) x 0.3 inches (7.9 mm) | ||||
 | 52.3 | ≈ | Dimensions (width x height x thickness):3.0 inches (75.2 mm) x 6.2 inches (157.8 mm) x 0.3 inches (7.8 mm) | ||||
 | 44.5 | Dimensions (width x height x thickness):3.1 inches (78.5 mm) x 6.8 inches (171.7 mm) x 0.4 inches (9.7 mm) | |||||
 | 53.5 | ≈ | Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.9 inches (73.4 mm) x 6.3 inches (159.2 mm) x 0.3 inches (7.9 mm) | ||||
 | 58.1 | ≈ | Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.8 inches (70 mm) x 5.7 inches (145.8 mm) x 0.4 inches (9.6 mm) | ||||
 | 62.4 | Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.7 inches (67.5 mm) x 5.4 inches (137.4 mm) x 0.4 inches (10.5 mm) | |||||
body weight
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | body weight | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71.9 | - | Weight:146 oz (146 g) | ||||
| 67.2 | ≈ | Weight:158 oz (158 g) | ||||
| 60.4 | Weight:175 oz (175 g) | |||||
| 68.0 | ≈ | Weight:156 oz (156 g) | ||||
| 47.8 | Weight:215 oz (215 g) | |||||
| 60.4 | Weight:175 oz (175 g) | |||||
| 67.6 | ≈ | Weight:157 oz (157 g) | ||||
| 72.7 | ≈ | Weight:144 oz (144 g) | ||||
screen size
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | screen size | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90.0 | - | Display size:6.01 inch | ||||
| 58.2 | Display size:4.01 inch | |||||
| 90.8 | ≈ | Display size:6.47 inch | ||||
| 90.5 | ≈ | Display size:6.3 inch | ||||
| 91.1 | ≈ | Display size:6.65 inch | ||||
| 90.8 | ≈ | Display size:6.47 inch | ||||
| 81.2 | Display size:5.45 inch | |||||
| 74.0 | Display size:5 inch | |||||
screen resolution
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | screen resolution | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.3 | - | |||||
| 0.0 | ||||||
| 75.3 | ||||||
| 74.5 | ||||||
| 75.3 | ||||||
| 75.3 | ||||||
| 45.6 | ≈ | |||||
| 18.6 | ||||||
RAM capacity
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | RAM capacity | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60.0 | - | RAM size:3GB | ||||
| 20.0 | RAM size:1GB | |||||
| 99.0 | RAM size:12GB | |||||
| 70.0 | RAM size:4GB | |||||
| 99.0 | RAM size:12GB | |||||
| 99.0 | RAM size:12GB | |||||
| 50.0 | RAM size:2GB | |||||
| 20.0 | RAM size:1GB | |||||
storage size
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | storage size | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67.0 | - | Storage size:64GB | ||||
| 24.0 | Storage size:8GB | |||||
| 91.5 | Storage size:256GB | |||||
| 67.0 | ≈ | Storage size:64GB | ||||
| 91.5 | Storage size:256GB | |||||
| 91.5 | Storage size:256GB | |||||
| 50.0 | Storage size:16GB | |||||
| 50.0 | Storage size:16GB | |||||
battery
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | battery | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68.0 | - | Battery capacity:3200 mAh | ||||
| 5.0 | Battery capacity:500 mAh | |||||
| 80.0 | Battery capacity:4000 mAh | |||||
| 68.0 | ≈ | Battery capacity:3200 mAh | ||||
| 83.0 | Battery capacity:5000 mAh | |||||
| 80.0 | Battery capacity:4000 mAh | |||||
| 59.0 | Battery capacity:2600 mAh | |||||
| 50.0 | Battery capacity:2000 mAh | |||||
rear-camera resolution
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | rear-camera resolution | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68.8 | - | Rear-camera resolution:16 MP | ||||
| 27.5 | Rear-camera resolution:5 MP | |||||
| 97.8 | Rear-camera resolution:48 MP | |||||
| 68.8 | ≈ | Rear-camera resolution:16 MP | ||||
| 97.8 | Rear-camera resolution:48 MP | |||||
| 97.8 | Rear-camera resolution:48 MP | |||||
| 61.7 | Rear-camera resolution:13 MP | |||||
| 50.0 | Rear-camera resolution:8 MP | |||||
front-camera resolution
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | front-camera resolution | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.0 | - | Front-camera resolution:5 MP | ||||
| 81.0 | Front-camera resolution:20 MP | |||||
| 97.8 | Front-camera resolution:32 MP | |||||
| 75.4 | Front-camera resolution:16 MP | |||||
| 81.0 | Front-camera resolution:20 MP | |||||
| 58.3 | Front-camera resolution:8 MP | |||||
| 50.0 | ≈ | Front-camera resolution:5 MP | ||||
 | 50.0 | ≈ | Front-camera resolution:5 MP | ||||
grip
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | grip | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63.6 | - | Color:Black/Blue/Black+blue, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.9 inches (72.8 mm) x 6.1 inches (154 mm) x 0.3 inches (7.9 mm), Weight:146 oz (146 g) | ||||
| 83.6 | Color:Gold/Black, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):1.4 inches (35 mm) x 1.9 inches (47.1 mm) x 0.5 inches (13.8 mm), Weight:158 oz (158 g) | |||||
| 57.0 | Color:Blue, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.9 inches (73.4 mm) x 6.3 inches (159.2 mm) x 0.3 inches (7.9 mm), Weight:175 oz (175 g) | |||||
| 60.1 | ≈ | Color:Black/Blue/Green, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):3.0 inches (75.2 mm) x 6.2 inches (157.8 mm) x 0.3 inches (7.8 mm), Weight:156 oz (156 g) | ||||
| 46.2 | Color:Black/Red/Camouflage/Red+Blue, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):3.1 inches (78.5 mm) x 6.8 inches (171.7 mm) x 0.4 inches (9.7 mm), Weight:215 oz (215 g) | |||||
| 57.0 | Color:Blue, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.9 inches (73.4 mm) x 6.3 inches (159.2 mm) x 0.3 inches (7.9 mm), Weight:175 oz (175 g) | |||||
| 62.8 | ≈ | Color:Black/Blue, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.8 inches (70 mm) x 5.7 inches (145.8 mm) x 0.4 inches (9.6 mm), Weight:157 oz (157 g) | ||||
| 67.5 | ≈ | Color:Black/Blue, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.7 inches (67.5 mm) x 5.4 inches (137.4 mm) x 0.4 inches (10.5 mm), Weight:144 oz (144 g) | ||||
screen cleanliness
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | screen cleanliness | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58.0 | - | Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1560, Pixel density:285 ppi | ||||
| 48.6 | Display type:AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):244 x 960, Pixel density:247 ppi | |||||
| 84.5 | Display type:AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 2340, Pixel density:398 ppi | |||||
| 85.0 | Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 2280, Pixel density:400 ppi | |||||
| 81.9 | Display type:AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 2340, Pixel density:387 ppi | |||||
| 84.5 | Display type:AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 2340, Pixel density:398 ppi | |||||
| 60.3 | ≈ | Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1440, Pixel density:295 ppi | ||||
| 33.7 | Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):480 x 960, Pixel density:214 ppi | |||||
performance
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | performance | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77.2 | - | OS:Android, Chipset:Mediatek MT6771 Helio P60, CPU specs:2.0GHz+2.0GHz×8(OctaCore), RAM size:3GB | ||||
| 13.4 | OS:Android, Chipset:Qualcomm MSM8909W Snapdragon Wear 2100, CPU specs:1.1GHz×4(Quad core), RAM size:1GB | |||||
| 98.4 | OS:Android, Chipset:Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855, CPU specs:2.84GHz+2.42GHz+1.78GHz×8(OctaCore), RAM size:12GB | |||||
| 86.9 | OS:Android, Chipset:Mediatek MT6771V Helio P70, CPU specs:2.1GHz+2.0GHz×8(OctaCore), RAM size:4GB | |||||
| 98.4 | OS:Android, Chipset:Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855, CPU specs:2.84GHz+2.42GHz+1.78GHz×8(OctaCore), RAM size:12GB | |||||
| 98.4 | OS:Android, Chipset:Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855, CPU specs:2.84GHz+2.42GHz+1.78GHz×8(OctaCore), RAM size:12GB | |||||
| 55.2 | OS:Android, Chipset:Unisoc SC9863A, CPU specs:1.6GHz+1.2GHz×8(OctaCore), RAM size:2GB | |||||
| 18.0 | OS:Android, Chipset:Unisoc SC9832E, CPU specs:1.4GHz×4(Quad core), RAM size:1GB | |||||
ZTE Blade A7's specs
| ZTE Blade A7 | ||||
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| Maker | ZTE | |||
| Release date | 5, 2019 | |||
| Color | Black/Blue/Black+blue | |||
| OS | Android | |||
| Dimensions (width x height x thickness) | 2.9 inches (72.8 mm) x 6.1 inches (154 mm) x 0.3 inches (7.9 mm) | |||
| Weight | 146 oz (146 g) | |||
| Display size | 6.01 inch | |||
| Display type | IPS LCD | |||
| Screen resolution (width x height) | 720 x 1560 | |||
| Pixel density | 285 ppi | |||
| Battery capacity | 3200 mAh | |||
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6771 Helio P60 | |||
| CPU specs | 2.0GHz+2.0GHz×8(OctaCore) | |||
| RAM size | 3GB | |||
| Storage size | 64GB | |||
| Rear-camera resolution | 16 MP | |||
| Front-camera resolution | 5 MP | |||
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