ZTE Blade Apex 3 - Features and reviews
Created date: 2018-09-30 22:15:57, Updated date: 2019-10-01 17:50:46
What are the advantages and disadvantages of choosing the ZTE Blade Apex 3? We conducted a deep-dive review into what makes this phone great. We did a thorough analysis into the often compared aspects of the device!
Summary of rating |
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Aspect | Score |
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The ease of carrying around and portability | 90/100 |
Ease of taking it in and out | 82/100 |
Ease of handling usability | 65/100 |
Ease of typing in | 55/100 |
Ease of reading and handling | 54/100 |
Basic performance and process performance | 26/100 |
Multitasking performance | 48/100 |
General rating | 42.6/100 |
Review of the product design of the ZTE Blade Apex 3
Rating of the ease of carrying it around and getting it in and out of bags or pockets
When deciding whether to buy an ZTE Blade Apex 3, the first important factor is its size. Smartphones are used daily, and so it is important how easily they can be carried around and pulled out of bags or pockets. This review assesses how easy it is to carry the ZTE Blade Apex 3 around and put it away.
Ease of grasping it in your hand to carry around
The "ZTE Blade Apex 3" is a size that can easily be held in one hand. Even when holding it along with other things such as a wallet, its size makes it difficult to drop accidentally.
Ease of carrying it around when placing it in your pocket
It doesn't feel strange even when you put the "ZTE Blade Apex 3" in a pocket. In addition, when sitting on a chair with the phone in a pocket, it can be kept comfortably as it doesn't get caught on one's clothes or body.
Ease of getting it in and out of your pocket
The "ZTE Blade Apex 3" has a size that makes it relatively easy to keep and take out. While it sometimes get caught when sticking out of the pocket, I think it is just a matter of getting used to it.
Ease of getting it in and out of your bag
The "ZTE Blade Apex 3" is a size that allows you to take it in and out of your bag and use it with ease. Also, since it is compact, even if your bag is small it won't get too bulky which is convenient.
Assessment of user-friendliness and ease of handling
It is important to consider the ease of using the phone in one hand. It can be said that it would be very useful if it is easier for you to send emails and instant messages or answer calls using one hand while cooking or using your computer. Here, we have reviewed the ZTE Blade Apex 3 by focusing on the ease of using it in one hand and the ease of typing in letters.
Ease of grasping the phone in one hand
The "ZTE Blade Apex 3" is a size that allows you to have a firm grip even while using it. Since your hand is kept stable, it is difficult to accidentally drop the phone, and it is very easy to use. Since the original body size is small, the phone is still easy to hold even when using a case.
The weight you feel when using the phone with one hand
The "ZTE Blade Apex 3" is a slightly heavy smart phone so using it with one hand for a short period doesn't cause any pain, however when used for long periods continuously it can hurt your hand. If you add a case and accessories it feels even heavier. It is preferable to use the phone with two hands and a proper case.
Ease of pushing the upper button on the screen using one hand
Even when used with one hand, the "ZTE Blade Apex 3" has a size which allows buttons on the edges of the display to be operated. However, people with small hands may lose their grip if they try to press the buttons at the edges.
The size of the buttons on the App
Overall, the operating buttons on the "ZTE Blade Apex 3" feel small. This makes it easy to mistap, but usually this won't be a problem once you get used to it. The operating buttons in games are generally small so you may feel like it is hard to control when you're playing.
Ease of typing in letters using the flick function
Keys on the "ZTE Blade Apex 3" can be pressed even when held with one hand, but your grip may weaken when trying to flick the buttons at the edges. As a result, it may become unstable in the hand when flicking quickly, but it won't be easy to drop as long as you are careful.
Ease of typing in letters using the keybord funtion
If you aren't being careful it is really easy to mistype when using the "ZTE Blade Apex 3" with two hands since the buttons are so small. In addition, typing at high speeds is pretty difficult and I can't say its very suited for it.
Assessment of whether it is suitable for standard use
Assessment of whether it is suitable for standard use
For people who use their smartphone on a daily basis, high performance is a rather important factor. When the performance is not good enough, then, for example, applications don't work as they should or the screen is difficult to see, and this causes stress. This review looks at whether the performance of the ZTE Blade Apex 3 is suitable for making phone calls, messaging, or using SNS.
The size of the letters and the ease of operation
In general, the "ZTE Blade Apex 3" displays characters and pictures in sizes that are easy to see. While some characters may look small depending on the app, they are not really difficult to see. Therefore, it can be said to be more than adequate for uses such as searching the Internet and messaging.
Ease of reading sentences
The "ZTE Blade Apex 3" displays fonts relatively nicely, and even small characters can be displayed nicely. While people with good eyes can see the jagged outlines of characters when they look at the display up close, this does not make the characters difficult to see. It can be said to be a display that is adequately suitable for reading text.
The beauty of the overal screen
The "ZTE Blade Apex 3" can display photos and videos beautifully. While people with good eyes can see jagged outlines when they look at the display up close, it is not really something of concern.
Ease of writing sentences
When typing a sentence with the "ZTE Blade Apex 3" the keyboard obscures the screen to some extent. While I do feel like there isn't enough work space to allow for long sentences, for short sentences it isn't really an issue.
Does it have sufficient performance to make calls and send emails?
When using the "ZTE Blade Apex 3" for calls, emails, or for chatting the processing power can be insufficient, and you can experience slowdowns as a result. When using apps it felt like the motion would get caught up which was a bit stressful. For ordinary more relaxed use this slowing isn't at a level that would bother you, but its performance is not suited for fast control.
Does it have sufficient performance to search for things and using Social Networks?
The performance felt lacking when using the internet and SNS. Sometimes the apps felt like they were running slowly. If I kept using it when that happened apps would close suddenly or stop completely.
Does it have sufficient performance to do other tasks while searching for things and using Social Networks?
For example, if you're using multiple apps simultaneously, such as swapping between SNS or chat frequently, it will gradually start to operate slowly. If you use it for a long period in this way apps can begin to forcefully close due to lack of memory and can crash.
Summary of ZTE Blade Apex 3 performance and functions
The size and weight of the ZTE Blade Apex 3
The body of the "ZTE Blade Apex 3" is 67.0mm wide, 134.4mm long, and 9.6mm thick. Also, the screen size is 4.5inch, and it weighs 149.0g. The size is slightly smaller than normal smartphones, making it relatively easy to use with one hand. The drawback is that the screen is small and a bit hard to see, but overall the device has achieved a good balance. It's good for people who want to comfortably use their smartphone with one hand. In addition, while it is slightly heavier, its weight is something that can be handled. Your hand may get tired if you operate the phone for long periods of time with one hand.
ZTE Blade Apex 3 | Blade Vec 4G 16GB | STAR7 009Z SoftBank 4GB | |
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Color | black | / | / / / / / / |
Dimensions (width x height x thickness) | 67.0mm x 134.4mm x 9.6mm | 70.4mm x 142.3mm x 7.8mm | 62.0mm x 125.0mm x 12.0mm |
Weight | 149.0g | 132.0g | 152.0g |
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Display of the ZTE Blade Apex 3
The "ZTE Blade Apex 3" has a IPS LCD screen with a resolution of 480 x 854. Although still good, the screen and image quality is bit low compared to standard smartphones. People who play games may feel that it is slightly lacking.
ZTE Blade Apex 3 | Blade Vec 4G 16GB | STAR7 009Z SoftBank 4GB | |
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Display size | 4.5inch | 5.0inch | 3.8inch |
Display type | IPS LCD | IPS | TFT |
Screen resolution (width x height) | 480 x 854 | 720 x 1280 | 480 x 800 |
Pixel density | 217ppi | 293ppi | 245ppi |
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The battery life of the ZTE Blade Apex 3
The "ZTE Blade Apex 3" has a battery capacity of 2000.0mAh. It has pretty much the same battery capacity as a standard smartphone.
ZTE Blade Apex 3 | Blade Vec 4G 16GB | STAR7 009Z SoftBank 4GB | |
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Battery capacity | 2000.0mAh | 2300.0mAh | 1500.0mAh |
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The processing capability of the ZTE Blade Apex 3
The "ZTE Blade Apex 3" uses the Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 CPU with 1.2GHz×4(4.0-cores). The memory capacity is 1.0GB. It has low spec processing power and its performance is lower than typical smartphones. Also, memory space is slightly smaller than average smartphones. There are many times when storage space feels insufficient. Ultimately, it's just barely enough to get by.
ZTE Blade Apex 3 | Blade Vec 4G 16GB | STAR7 009Z SoftBank 4GB | |
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Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 | Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 |
CPU specs | 1.2GHz×4(4.0-cores) | 1.2GHz×4(4.0-cores) | 1.5GHz×1(1.0-cores) |
RAM size | 1.0GB | 1.0GB | 512.0MB |
Storage size | 8.0GB | 16.0GB | 4.0GB |
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The camera of the ZTE Blade Apex 3
The "ZTE Blade Apex 3" has a back camera with 5.0MP. The front camera has 2.0MP. The rear camera performance is low compared to other smartphones. In general, performance tends to feel insufficient more often than excellent.
ZTE Blade Apex 3 | Blade Vec 4G 16GB | STAR7 009Z SoftBank 4GB | |
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Rear-camera resolution | 5.0MP | 8.0MP | 5.03MP |
Front-camera resolution | 2.0MP | 1.0MP | 0.0MP |
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