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ZTE Blade Specifications
Also known as Orange San Francisco, T-Mobile Blade
Zte
Released 2010, Oct 15
Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
- 110g, 11.8mm thickness
- Android 2.1, up to 2.2
- 512MB RAM storage, microSDHC slot
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| Category | Genze /10 | Users /10 |
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| Battery | 2.2 | — |
| Display | 5.8 | — |
| Performance | 3.1 | — |
| Camera | 4.8 | — |
| Body | 5.2 | — |
| Gaming | 4.3 | — |
| Software | 4.4 | — |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | — |
| Sensors | 7.2 | — |
| Software updates | — | — |
| Clean software | — | — |
| Heating | — | — |
| Media | — | — |
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Quick specifications
3.5"
480x800 pixels
3MP
Video recorder
512MB RAM
Snapdragon S1
1250mAh
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Full specifications
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Network
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Technology | GSM / HSPA |
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| 2G bands | GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 | |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 900 / 2100 | |
| Speed | HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps |
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Launch
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Announced | 2010, October. Released 2010, November |
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| Status | Discontinued |
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Body
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Dimensions | 116 x 56.5 x 11.8 mm (4.57 x 2.22 x 0.46 in) |
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| Weight | 110 g (3.88 oz) | |
| SIM | Mini-SIM |
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Display
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Type | AMOLED or LCD, 256K colors |
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| Size | 3.5 inches, 34.9 cm2 (~53.2% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~267 ppi density) |
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Platform
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OS | Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo) |
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| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1 | |
| CPU | 600 MHz ARM 11 | |
| GPU | Adreno 200 |
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Memory
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Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included |
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| Internal | 512MB RAM, 512MB |
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Main Camera
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Single | 3.15 MP, AF |
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| Video | Yes |
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Selfie camera
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??? | No |
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Sound
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Loudspeaker | Yes |
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| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
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Comms
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WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot (Android 2.2) |
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| Bluetooth | 2.1, A2DP, EDR | |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS | |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
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Features
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Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
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| Browser | WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML | |
| ??? | MP4/H.264 player MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player Organizer Voice memo Predictive text input |
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Battery
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Type | Removable Li-Ion 1250 mAh battery |
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| Stand-by | Up to 192 h | |
| Talk time | Up to 4 h |
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Misc
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Colors | Black |
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| Price | About 170 EUR |
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Frequently asked questions
Is ZTE Blade worth buying in 2026?
ZTE Blade is worth considering if its strengths match your priorities. Genze scores it 4.3/10 for its class. Read owner reviews and compare alternatives before you buy.
What is the battery capacity of ZTE Blade?
ZTE Blade has a 1,250 mAh battery. Real-world endurance depends on chipset efficiency, display, and usage.
What display size does ZTE Blade have?
ZTE Blade features a 3.50-inch display. See the Display section for resolution, refresh rate, and panel details.
What is the Genze score for ZTE Blade?
Genze rates ZTE Blade 4.3/10 based on performance, display, camera, battery, body build, and value versus phones in the same price tier.
Where do these specifications come from?
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