Zte Blade

129 reviews

Jun, 2013

Positive
Value for money (7)
Design (2)
Portability (2)
Build quality (1)
Screen (1)

Negative
Camera (6)
Responsiveness (3)
Features (1)
Usability (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 129 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the build quality and screen. The portability and design also get good feedback, whereas many are less positive about the features and usability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Zte Blade is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by: Brand (mobile88.com)

ZTE Blade

ZTE Blade specs reveal an Android 2.1 Eclair powered smartphone. ZTE Blade price and release date information is not official yet, but we have some speculation on each. Additionally, it is also worth mentioning that the ZTE Blade also has a sister...

Excellent display; Solid loud speaker

No Android Marketplace; Limited RAM; Poor camera

We really like the high resolution and great display come with the ZTE Blade. However, the 3.5-inch display sounds like very little real estate. We did not like that the Android Marketplace has been replaced with HiMarket in this device. Overall, it is...

Jul, 2011

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Expert review by: mohseen (brighthub.com)

ZTE Blade Review

A review of the cheapest smartphone with an AMOLED screen, the ZTE Blade, also known as the Orange San Francisco. In the first part of our review we take a look at the phone's design and user interface.

The ZTE Blade is not a bang for your buck…it’s a nuclear explosion for your buck.

Mar, 2011

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Consumer review by: poppa666 (cnet.com)

Good Entry level Android Phone

I have had this phone for about four months,in the UK it is called the Orange San Francisco with 2.1 ,I bought it as a entry level Android phone having only used symbian phones in the past, I was pleasantly surprised by how good the phone is for ......

good slim size,decent screen (early models had a Oled screen ) memory expandable to 32gb,easily ROM modded to your own personal choice

no camera flash,internal memory can be filled to quickly,using headphones volume is to low,only a 600mhz cpu Angry Birds can become a bit laggy

Jul, 2011

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Expert review by: John McCann (techradar.com)

ZTE Blade 3 review

Mid-range features at an entry level price

Cheap ; Sturdy ; Decent feature set

Slow web browsing ; Basic camera ; UI isn't smooth ; No front facing camera

Mar, 2013

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Expert review by: Ian Morris (pocket-lint.com)

ZTE Blade III review

Low-priced Android phones are a mixed bag, on the one hand, they're often better than you'd expect, but on the other there are always compromises made to get a phone out for this sort of money. It becomes even more ridiculous when you consider that...

Amazing price, good screen, minimal ZTE style adjustments

Camera, can be a bit slow, lack of internal storage

It's £80. Honestly, for that kind of money it could be rude about our mothers and we'd still suggest it's worth buying. It won't set the world alight with its performance, but for a whole section of phone users, all anyone needs is something to call...

Feb, 2013

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Recommended!

Expert review by: Niall Magennis (trustedreviews.com)

ZTE Blade III

At just £80 the Blade III offers excellent value for money.

Stylish design ; Display offers good resolution ; Decent camera

Processor isn’t all that speedy ; Camera's autofocus can be a bit iffy ; Not great for 3D gaming

The ZTE Blade III's display looks fairly bright when used indoors, and colours are much bolder and more vivid than on the vast majority of budget phones, so videos actually look top-notch. Its black levels aren’t quite as deep as higher-end mobiles,...

Mar, 2013

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Best in Test!

Expert review by: (expertreviews.co.uk)

ZTE Blade 3 review

ZTE is known as a maker of budget handsets, but the company has three distinct inexpensive smartphone ranges. There's Kis at the bottom, Grand at the top and in the middle sits Blade.

A cheap as chips and perfectly pleasant to use prepay smartphone

Feb, 2013

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Expert review by: mfereday (gadgetspeak.com)

An Economic Smartphone : ZTE Blade III

There are more smartphones currently taking up space on retailers' shelves than you could shake a stick at. Many of the more high profile units tend to fall in the expensive category but that is not to say that the budget sector has been ignored by the...

A recent addition to the more affordable smartphone offerings is the ZTE Blade III model which combines a pleasant appearance with some useful features at a price that should not make you wince as you consider the hit on your budget. With dimensions of...

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon review summary for the Zte Blade

alaTest has collected and analysed 2 user reviews of the Zte Blade from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 1.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Mobile Phones on Amazon.co.uk.

0% of reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Jun, 2013

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Consumer review by: darryl fayle (amazon.co.uk)

could be better

bought the ZTE libra as it was highly recommended,however it fell quite a bit short of that,it would not hold an internet connection,the battery needed charging twice a day,the GPS didn't work...

Apr, 2012

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