The ZTE Blade X1 5G is a new smartphone announced in the USA by an MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator) that uses Verizon’s network. The smartphone offers 5G connectivity.
Where to Buy ZTE Blade X1 5G
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It brings in a mmWave 5G and flaunts a 6.5-inch with a 48 MP quad camera setup.
ZTE Blade X1 5G Key Specs & Features
- 6.5 inches IPS LCD Display, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~396 ppi)
- Android 10
- Octa-core Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G (7 nm)
- 6GB RAM
- 128GB Built-in Storage up to 2TB Memory Card
- 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Quad Rear Cameras
- 16 MP Front Camera
- Fingerprint Scanner (Rear)
- 5G Network
- 4G LTE Network
- Fast Charging 18W
- Non-Removable Li-Ion 4000 mAh Battery
Design and Display
The ZTE Blade X1 5G falls under the budget category. So it features a plastic body that houses the back cameras and an LED flash. You will also see the cameras above the branded logo as well. The handset measures 164 x 76 x 9.2 mm and weighs 190 grams.
On the front, it has a punch hole on the left corner of the display with a screen size of 6.5-inch FHD+ that has a resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels. It packs a tall 19.5:9 aspect ratio with a standard 60Hz refresh rate and IPS LCD panel.
Cameras
On the camera setup, the ZTE Blade X1 5G has a 48MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide unit, a 2MP macro snapper, and a 2MP depth sensor. The camera is paired with LED flash, panorama, HDR and it can record 4K and 1080p videos respectively. Meanwhile, the selfie camera is 16 MP and it resides just in the punch-hole screen.
Hardware and Software
The ZTE Blade X1 5G relies on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC that is based on a 7nm process node. The octa-core processor is clocking at a speed of 1×2.4 GHz paired with Adreno 620 GPU.
The internal memory of 128GB has 6GB RAM for smooth performance and a nice gaming experience. If the need arises you can still expand the memory up to 2TB using a micro SDcard.
Battery and Network
The smartphone is backed by a 4,000mAh battery and it runs on Android 10 OS out of the box. The juicer has Fast charging 18W and it will last under normal usage.
It has a single Nano-SIM with sub-6GHz 5G and other network connectivity like 4G LTE, VoLTE, 3G, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, and NFC. Users will also get USB Type-C and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
ZTE Blade X1 5G Price and Availability
The ZTE Blade X1 5G will sell at a price of 320 EUR and it’s available in the Dark Blue color option. As you can see, it has a similar price tag with ZTE Axon 11 SE 5G and the ZTE Blade V2020 smartphone.
In Nigeria, the phone will cost 150,000 Naira, while in Ghana, it will sell at a price of 2,400 Ghs and 45,000 Ksh in Kenya.
ZTE Blade X1 5G Specs
Here are a few specs of the ZTE Blade X1 5G:
General Features
- Platform: Android 10
- Processor: Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G (7 nm), Octa-core (1×2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1×2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6×1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
- GPU: Adreno 620
- Memory: 6GB RAM
- Colours: Dark Blue
- Dimension: 164 x 76 x 9.2 mm
- Weight: 190 g
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM
- SIM Count: Single Nano-SIM
Display
- Display: 6.5 inches IPS LCD Display, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~396 ppi)
- Screen Protection: Yes
- Foldable Display: No
Camera
- Rear Camera: 48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0″, 0.8µm, PDAF + 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide) + 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) + 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) Quad Cameras, 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
- Rear Camera Features: LED flash, panorama, HDR
- Front Camera: 16 MP Camera, f/2.0, (wide), HDR, 1080p@30fps
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 128GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, microSDXC
- Bundled Cloud Storage: Yes
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes, GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
- 2G CDMA 1X: Yes
- 3G WCDMA: Yes, HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
- 3G CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: Yes, 2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 66
- 5G: Yes, 2, 5, 66 Sub6
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes
- CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: Yes
- 5G: Yes
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
- NFC: Yes
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: USB Type-C 2.0
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: Yes
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes
- Video Player: Yes
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: No
- SpO2: No
- Pedometer: No
- Heart Rate Monitor: No
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes (Rear)
- Iris Scanner: No
- Face Unlock: Yes
- Stylus Pen: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: Yes
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
- Wireless Charging: No
- Built-in Mobile Payment: Yes
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: Yes
Battery
- Battery: Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable Battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: Fast charging 18W