6 best ZTE smartphones

The Chinese company ZTE has stopped the release of smartphones. Such a move was forced by the US government, which banned the enterprise from ordering American processors. However, sanctions cannot last forever. Yes, and from the store shelves, devices under the ZTE brand, which were released before the spring of 2018, have not gone anywhere. In this regard, we see the point in the story of the best smartphones ZTE, the purchase of which should not disappoint.

Top ZTE smartphone rankings

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
Top ZTE smartphone rankings	1	ZTE Nubia Z17S 8 / 128GB	30 005 ₽
	2	ZTE Nubia Z17 mini 6 / 64GB	15 510 ₽
	3	ZTE Nubia M2 64GB	11 090 ₽
	4	ZTE Blade V8 64GB	11 990 ₽
	5	ZTE Blade A6	8 990 ₽
	6	ZTE Blade A330	4 790 ₽

ZTE Nubia Z17S 8 / 128GB

Rating: 4.7

The most advanced smartphone among those released by the Chinese company ZTE. This unit is frameless type. This means that the screen here comes to the side ends - the frames are present only from the top and bottom sides. This allowed us to make the device with a 5.73-inch display quite compact. Most of the operations can be performed with your thumb without drawing a second hand to help. At the same time, the screen was created using IPS technology, which indicates maximum viewing angles. The display resolution is 2040x1080 pixels. There is no question of any pixelation, it can be considered only with a magnifying glass. Well, for what is happening on the screen meets the operating system Android 7.1. Unfortunately, its update is definitely not taking place, which is associated with the cessation of the active activities of the mobile division of ZTE. However, in any case, this version will not become obsolete for at least three years.

Like the vast majority of Chinese smartphones, the Nubia Z17S is capable of taking on a pair of SIM cards. With their help, not only conversation, but also data transfer can be carried out. In this case, the product supports LTE-A, so the user will enjoy a high speed Internet connection. The wireless modules present here include Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.1. The smartphone can even replace a bank card, for which the NFC-chip is used. The GPS chip supporting two types of navigation satellites does not have any problems. However, how could it be otherwise with such a high cost of the device?

Nothing bad can be said about the other components of the smartphone. For example, the rear camera is close to ideal here. It is double, and its matrixes have a resolution of 12 and 23 megapixels. The aperture is opened to f / 1.8, which gives hope for the gorgeous quality of images even in the dark. Best of all, this camera manages to take portrait photos, beautifully blurring the background. The Chinese manufacturer also didn’t save on the front-end - a double module is also used here. Under the lenses are 5-megapixel sensors. Optics has a different focal length, with the result that you can use the zoom when taking a selfie.

If we talk about the processor, the top Snapdragon 835 is installed here. The power of this eight-core chipset with the Adreno 540 graphics accelerator is absolutely enough for any games, not to mention the applications. Also, under the Nubia Z17S case, there are 128 GB of permanent and 8 GB of RAM. Against this background, you absolutely do not regret that the Chinese have cheated their creation with a slot for a microSD card.Well, the battery life with a capacity of 3100 mAh ensures the autonomous operation of all this good. Of course, there is also support for fast charging technology.

ZTE Nubia Z17 mini 6 / 64GB

Rating: 4.7

Another smartphone in our ranking, which can be called frameless. But only conditionally - the side frames are still present here, even if they are not visible from certain angles. Also, the area above and below the display has been significantly increased. It was impossible to avoid this, because the manufacturer tried to reduce the size of the device. He installed here only a 5.2-inch display, which greatly simplifies the management of the operating system and various applications. The screen resolution is 1920x1080 pixels. With such a small diagonal, this resulted in a pixel density of 424 PPI. Great result!

In some respects, this unit is close to the flagships. In particular, the buyer is unlikely to be disappointed in the back of the camera. It consists of a dual module, under the lenses of which 13-megapixel matrices are hidden. In this case, one of the sensors is supplemented with optical stabilization, due to which the exposure can become very long. And it will be made as such, because the diaphragm is here disclosed only to the value of f / 2.2. It should be noted that the camera can easily cope with 4K-video. However, if she gets carried away, you will need to install a memory card, because the amount of internal storage does not exceed 64 GB. We have no complaints about the front camera, the matrix of which has a resolution of 16 megapixels.

Of course, such a device can not have outdated means of communication. The Chinese have built their best work here - Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi 802.11ac and LTE. They did not forget the NFC chip, which will most often be used to pay for purchases.

The eight-core Snapdragon 653, supplemented by the Adreno 510 graphics accelerator, is used as a processor. It seems that their power will be enough for most applications and games. Should please and 6 GB of RAM. Another part of the product included a battery, the capacity of which is 2950 mAh - the maximum for such sizes.

ZTE Nubia M2 64GB

Rating: 4.6

This smartphone, which exists in two colors, belongs to the mid-budget price segment. You can buy this model for 13 thousand rubles. While you can, because the new copies of the stores are not replenished. The device differs from analogs in its 5.5-inch display. No, its resolution is no surprise - it is 1920x1080 pixels. But if you look at the screen in the dark, then immediately pay attention to the fact that the black colors of the eyes can hardly be noticed. This suggests that the display is made by technology OLED - that is, there is no separate layer with backlight. Previously, such screens in inexpensive smartphones were extremely rare. Another product is able to boast a very narrow frame, which made the device quite compact. Well, what is happening on the display processes the Android 6.0 operating system. Unfortunately, its update will never happen. But the implementation of the firmware is the most frustrating. A large number of untranslated text lines and various glitches are not what the buyer of such a smartphone is waiting for.All kinds of slowdowns are even more surprising when you find out about the presence of a Snapdragon 625 processor, consisting of eight cores, under the case. Also, the device has 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of permanent memory. Present here and a slot for a memory card. The manufacturer claims that the system recognizes external drives up to 200 GB.

Basically, this device is bought for its cameras. Perhaps, in this price segment, a rare device is able to boast a better shooting. The Chinese have introduced here a double rear camera, under which 13-megapixel sensors are hidden. Only the diaphragm is limited here - it is revealed only up to f / 2.2. If we talk about the “front-end”, then it has one lens, but the resolution of the matrix under it is increased to 16 Mp. It makes no sense to talk about the cameras of this model in all details - instead, you need to look at the photos, evaluating them yourself.

Everything is in order with the gadget and with wireless modules. Internet connection is provided via LTE and Wi-Fi. At the same time, the second module supports the high-speed standard 802.11ac, which even some more expensive smartphones cannot boast. Sound is transmitted to the headset here either via Bluetooth 4.1, or via a 3.5 mm audio jack. Nothing bad can be said about the navigation chip that supports the three most popular satellite systems. Finally, there is also a fingerprint sensor, which provides an excellent level of security.

ZTE Blade V8 64GB

Rating: 4.5

A solid, though not surprising, smartphone running Android 7.0. On its front panel is an IPS-display, the diagonal of which is 5.2 inches, and the resolution - 1800x1080 pixels. The device turned out to be very compact, and the pixelation on its screen can only be distinguished under a magnifying glass.

On the screen of this smartphone, without any problems, you can watch the video - no discomfort is felt. This can be done, including online, using the support of LTE-A 6th category. Also, no one forbids to go online through a router. However, remember that the maximum supported here is the standard Wi-Fi 802.11n. However, higher speeds are not required for such a smartphone. To connect a wireless headset, it uses Bluetooth 4.1 technology. The 3.5mm audio jack didn’t go anywhere, no adapter is needed for connecting wired headphones. It is a pity that there is no NFC here - this chip would also teach the device the capabilities of a bank card. Snapdragon 435, an eight-core processor, supplemented by the Adreno 505 graphics accelerator, provides all wireless modules and operating system operation. The applications of this processor will be enough. In addition, the device is equipped with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of permanent memory. By the way, there is also a slot for a microSD card.

On the back of the device is a dual camera that uses matrices with a resolution of 13 and 2 megapixels. There is no need to rely on the perfect quality of shooting, but you can't call it lousy for sure. As for the video, it comes with a resolution of Full HD. The product also includes a 13-megapixel front-end and a fingerprint scanner. Under the back cover of the device hides a battery with a capacity of 2730 mAh. Could build a more capacious battery here, but then the weight would not be exactly 141 g. Namely, many smartphones from the ZTE Blade series are famous for their low weight.

ZTE Blade A6

Rating: 4.4

Another ZTE smartphone, belonging to the mid-budget segment. You will spend on the purchase of it for a couple of thousand rubles less. But get the machine is not the most impressive characteristics. For example, the display used here has a diagonal of 5.2 inches and a resolution of 1280x720 pixels. The modest parameters that led to a pixel density of 282 PPI. But the Android 7.1 operating system and the Snapdragon 435 processor do not have to strain. Above the screen is a 5-megapixel front camera lens. There are not enough stars from the sky, but the resulting selfies sometimes still want to be shared with friends. The easiest way to do this is through LTE-A networks. Also, the product supports Wi-Fi 802.11n. But the NFC-chip is traditionally absent for ZTE products. It's sad.

Like many other low-end devices, ZTE Blade A6 has an FM radio. It only works when connected to a 3.5-millimeter "jack" wired headphones. Ordinary music can be listened to and through a wireless headset - it uses Bluetooth 4.1. Also here there is a light indicator of events - an increasingly rare guest in modern smartphones. Another device included a rear camera, the resolution of which is 13 megapixels. Somewhere under the body of the smartphone hiding 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of permanent memory. Some users do not even think about installing a microSD card. Nevertheless, we must not forget that such an opportunity is still there.

Despite the relatively low cost, the device received a fingerprint sensor. But most of all, this model surprises with its battery. It has a capacity of 5000 mAh. A couple of days of battery life provided! But no more, since the Chinese firmware is not optimized in the best way. However, you shouldn’t worry anyway, because there is support for the Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging technology. It is also striking that with such a capacious battery the gadget weighs only 160 g.

ZTE Blade A330

Rating: 4.3

The cheapest smartphone in our ranking. In some stores you can buy it for only 5500 rubles. In this regard, the user will have to accept several drawbacks. For example, the firmware installed here, based on Android 7.1, does not always work adequately. But even more able to disappoint a 5-inch display. And it's not about the resolution, which is 854x480 pixels. It is sad that the TN matrix is ​​used here. This means that the buyer is expected to have very narrow viewing angles and far from ideal color rendition.

With wireless modules here is a relative order. The device understands the LTE network, so on the street the user is provided with a high data transfer rate. Also, without problems recognized by the standard Wi-Fi 802.11n. Connecting a wireless headset via Bluetooth 4.1. And only the lack of NFC reminds us that this is a cheap Chinese smartphone. However, this is also indicated by the quad-core processor, the clock frequency of which is rather small. Serious limitation is the 1 GB of RAM. But 16 GB of internal storage for the device with such a price tag is quite normal. Moreover, there is a slot for a memory card of up to 128 GB.

It is better not to remember the cameras of the buyer. The rear module is equipped with only a 5-megapixel matrix, so high-quality photos are almost impossible to obtain. Even worse is the front camera, whose resolution is only 2 megapixels. As you might guess, there is no fingerprint sensor at all.But there is FM-radio - an indispensable attribute of budget devices. Autonomous operation of the device provides a 4000 mAh battery. This option is most surprising - in such a cheap gadget you are not expecting such a battery.

Conclusion

This is the ranking of the best ZTE smartphones among the existing ones at the moment. The list was not too large. This is due to the sanctions received from the US government - as stated in the introduction, ZTE management has so far ceased production of such products, concentrating on telecommunications equipment for telecom operators.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.