The Chinese company ZTE appeared on the smartphone market relatively recently, but it has already managed to win a lot of fans. Now this manufacturer is in the TOP-10 of the most popular brands. In several quarters of 2017, ZTE outpaced even such giants as Xiaomi, LG and Lenovo in terms of sales.
And this is not surprising, since not many firms can offer the same combination of good quality, extensive functionality and great design at such a low price. For this reason, we decided to compile a ranking of the best ZTE smartphones in 2020, in which you can find the perfect candidate for purchase.
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ZTE Nubia M2 lite
In terms of popularity, the Nubia M2 lite smartphone bypasses the models of many competitors presented in the middle price category. In the solution from ZTE, users are attracted by the stylish appearance, support for sensors from SONY, as well as good stuff for this class of devices. Of course, the MT6750 processor from MediaTech and the dual-core graphics of the Mali-T860 cannot be called advanced hardware. However, together with 4 gigabytes of RAM, the budget model of the ZTE smartphone is able to show good results even in modern games, although in some cases the graphics will have to be lowered to a minimum. The smartphone has a tray for two SIM-cards, and there is also support for all LTE bands used by Russian operators. In general, the characteristics of a powerful smartphone are suitable for any task, but HD resolution with a diagonal size of 5.5 inches is now considered below average.
Advantages:
- good performance
- excellent cameras at 13 and 8 MP
- RAM memory
- support for a large number of LTE bands
- excellent build quality
- sensitive fingerprint scanner
Disadvantages:
- matrix resolution
- hybrid slot for SD-rfhne
ZTE Blade V7
On the second line is one of the best smartphones from ZTE in the ranking - Blade V7. This is a relatively compact device with a diagonal of 5.2 inches, Full HD resolution and a cost in the range of 8,000-10,000 rubles. The hardware platform of the smartphone is represented by SoC from MediaTek: MT6753 processor with 8 cores at 1300 MHz and Mali-T720 graphics. RAM and ROM are installed in Blade V7 2 and 16 GB respectively. Alas, the amount of built-in storage can hardly be called sufficient, especially considering the possibility of expanding memory due to SD-cards with a capacity of no more than 32 gigabytes. Also, an inexpensive ZTE smartphone is inferior to competing products in terms of the capacity of the built-in battery: 2500 mAh. The photographic capabilities of the smartphone are quite consistent with the modern device of the budget segment: the main module is 13 MP with f / 2.2 aperture, dual LED flash and digital stabilization, as well as an 8-megapixel front camera with an f / 2.8 aperture and a focal length of 3.5 mm.
Advantages:
- high quality matrix
- speed
- good build and design
- good cameras
- aluminium case
- elaborate shell
Disadvantages:
- weak autonomy
- built-in memory
- no fingerprint scanner
ZTE Blade A610 Plus
Another inexpensive and good Chinese smartphone from ZTE is the Blade A610 Plus. This device runs Android 6.0, contains a tray for two SIMs, and is equipped with a bright 5.5-inch Full HD matrix. This relatively cheap smartphone uses an economical MT6750T processor with 4 cores at 1500 MHz and 4 cores at 1000 MHz, 2-core Mali-T860 graphics and 2 gigabytes of RAM.
The built-in storage is also only 16 GB, but it can be increased by using memory cards with a capacity of up to 128 gigabytes.Also, a high-quality smartphone Blade A610 Plus boasts a large 5000 mAh battery, thanks to which the device can work for almost 3 days with continuous calls or using 4G networks. However, it should be borne in mind that this is a budget phone without fast charging support. For this reason, the battery can be filled to 100% from the complete charger in just 3 hours.
Advantages:
- high-quality assembly
- great design
- accurate color reproduction
- capacious battery
- affordable cost
- presence of a programmed key
- support for gesture control
Disadvantages:
- a large number of pre-installed applications
- picture quality at night
- poor performance
ZTE Blade A6
Still not decided which phone is the best for your child? Then take a look at the Blade A6. This is an excellent device for a reasonable price, running Android 7.1 "Nougat". The novelty is equipped with a slot for 2 SIM, a bright 5.2-inch screen, as well as good cameras with 13 (main) and 5 (front) MP. On the forums, the smartphone is called a good choice for games, because thanks to the HD-resolution of the matrix, the Snapdragon 435 processor, supplemented with Adreno 505 graphics and 3 gigabytes of RAM, can produce high fps in most games. But the most important advantage of this model is the large 5000 mAh battery, which is especially important for parents who always want to keep in touch with their children. In general, in terms of price and quality, the smartphone is at a decent level, because the manufacturer even took care of the presence of a good headset in the kit.
Advantages:
- low price
- gaming performance
- good cameras
- capacious battery
- contents of delivery
- new OS installed
Disadvantages:
- heats up noticeably in games
- average speaker quality
- camera quality
ZTE Blade V8
In terms of hardware, the Blade V8 is completely similar to the previous model in the rating. However, the 5.2-inch screen here has not HD, but Full HD resolution, which makes the reviewed solution less suitable for games. However, for watching movies, photos, websites and other tasks, a high pixel density is much better suited. But the almost two-fold decrease in the battery capacity (2730 mAh) with an increase in the matrix resolution negatively affected the autonomy. In reviews of the Blade V8 phone, users mostly note only this significant defect, because otherwise we have an excellent device in the category up to 20,000 rubles.
Well, this unit reveals itself when taking photos. Thanks to the dual main camera, as well as the 13MP front module, the phone is capable of taking great pictures that can decorate your personal blog or Instagram account. A smartphone with a good camera and a high-quality screen Blade V8 is equipped with a fingerprint scanner on the front panel and a tray for two SIMs. The volume of internal memory in the reviewed phone is 32 GB, but it can be increased by using memory cards with a capacity of up to 128 gigabytes.
Advantages:
- balanced hardware
- high-quality and bright matrix
- main and front cameras
- high-quality assembly
- great design
- well-designed interface
- body and metal and glass
Disadvantages:
- battery capacity
- no NFC support
- combo SD card slot
ZTE Nubia Z17
The flagship, the best ZTE phone in terms of parameters and appearance, closes the rating. The Nubia Z17 is an example of the perfect smartphone, because it has everything a modern user needs. For example, the 5.5-inch Full HD sensor provides a pixel density that is comfortable for the eye and also provides moderate power consumption. By the way, the popular ZTE smartphone uses a 3200 mAh battery and supports Quick Charge 4 fast charging.
However, one of the key benefits of a comfortable smartphone with a good battery and a large screen is the camera. The Nubia Z17 uses two main modules from Sony: the 23MP f / 2.0 IMX318 with OIS and 1μm pixel size, and the 12MP IMX362 with f / 1.8 aperture and 1.4μm pixel size. The presence of a dual camera allows you to use 2x optical zoom and take great pictures with a blurred background.The front sensor in the flagship ZTE is also represented by a solution from Sony - a 16-megapixel module with an 80-degree viewing angle.
The hardware platform of the novelty will also not disappoint even demanding buyers: a Snapdragon 835 processor (10 nm, 4 x 2.45 GHz and 4 1.9 GHz), Adreno 540 graphics and an impressive 6 GB of RAM. With such "hardware" for games, the Nubia Z17 smartphone is just perfect. As for the built-in storage, ZTE did not disappoint here either: 64 gigabytes of fast memory of the UFS 2.1 standard, expandable with microSD cards up to 128 GB.
Advantages:
- high performance
- fast charging Quick Charge 4.0
- amazing cameras
- fast built-in memory
- stylish appearance
- high quality matrix
Disadvantages:
- raw shell
Conclusion
The review of the best smartphones from ZTE includes 5 high-quality models of the middle price segment and the current flagship of the manufacturer. Taking into account the requirements of all buyers, we selected devices in different classes. Thanks to this, in the ranking you can find great models with a large battery capacity, good alternatives to semi-professional cameras, and powerful phones for games.
