Ranking of the best ZTE smartphones for 2020

When choosing a budget option for a device and having doubts about which company is better to buy, it makes sense to pay attention to one of the models in the ranking of the best Chinese-made ZTE 2020 smartphones. The powerful R&D base of the manufacturer ensures constant updating of existing lines, obtaining international patents and actively cooperating with leading mobile operators. The company is an active partner of Russian telecom operators, as it produces branded phone models and telecommunications equipment for them. The quality of ZTE products is supported by a guarantee and an advanced service assistance system.

The lineup

ZTE smartphones are distinguished by attractive design, very good components, average price, and a wide range of models. A successful marketing move of the manufacturer is to copy popular international brands. When “copying” the appearance, most often the names of the models also retain part of the prototype name. Users note the high reliability of ZTE devices and their extensive functionality.

It is worth paying attention to ZTE smartphones, if only because the manufacturer is among the five largest in the world, striving for leadership among the best. It is also worth noting that the ZTE brand occupies a high position in the rating of quality devices, offering inexpensive optimal solutions. The main lines of ZTE:

• Blade;
• Geek;
• Nubia;
• Grand.

The most popular smartphones on the Russian market were the Blade, Nubia, Axon series smartphones.

How to choose?

Understanding what you need a smartphone for, and most importantly - who will use it, it is easier to choose. You should not chase expensive devices equipped with a huge number of functions if all this will not be applied.

Selection options by user age:

User age	Older people	Average age	Younger generation
Usage level	Minimum: for calls and sms	Optimal: for social networking, taking photos, listening to music, watching videos	Maximum: games
Social networks	not	Yes	Yes
Photo	not	Yes	Yes
Games	not	not	Yes
By price	Up to 10,000 rubles.	RUB 10,000 - RUB 25,000	Depends on capabilities
Design	any	stylish	modern
Body material (plastic, metal, exotic materials)	any	Metallic, ceramic, glass	Metal
Screen diagonal dimensions (''), resolution (1280x720, 1920x1080, 2K, 4K)	any	Above 5.2 ''	Maximum
Processor (4 cores, 8 cores) with a frequency of (2x1000) Hz	Not important	Important	Important
operating system	No matter	Android	Android
Memory ROM, RAM	8Gb, 2Gb	16Gb, 2Gb	64Gb, 4Gb

Common user requirements for smartphones

 

Every year, the filling of devices is updated, which has a positive effect on performance, autonomy, functionality, and speed. Progress does not stand still, so the indicators of consumer parameters change every year.

What are smartphone buyers choosing now?

1. Full metal housing with plastic inserts for better antenna performance.
2. The screen diagonal is more than 5 inches, the screen resolution is 1920 × 1080px.
3. Snapdragon 617-660 processor, MT 6753, Helio P10, 15.20, clock speed 1600 - 2000 MHz.
4. OS Android: Variations 7.0 and higher.
5. Memory (ROM / RAM) - more than 16 Gb / more than 2 Gb.
6. Battery - 2500 - 6000 mAh.
7. The presence of two cameras.
8. Wide functionality, additional modules, applications.

The best ZTE smartphones in the affordable segment

In the inexpensive segment, the company from China does not lose to other Chinese brands. Its phones turn out to be attractive, high quality and productive for their price.

At the same time, when compared with competitors, the manufacturer is trying to guarantee the maximum amount of successful practice from operating its own devices, even to consumers with a pared down budget. By purchasing a phone of an affordable price from ZTE, the user does not have to worry about the device starting to "lag" or upset with constant errors in operation.

3rd place: ZTE Blade V9

There are a huge number of budget phones, however, not all models are capable of boasting an acceptable match between parameters and prices. In this situation, the manufacturer did not pursue certain components and found harmony.

In terms of operating speed, the device is good: the processor and RAM are sufficient for lightweight applications and everyday use. ROM is also missing. A version with a larger capacity is available.

At the same time, nothing prevents users from changing 1 SIM card to micro SD with a capacity of up to 400 GB. The cameras are designed as a dual rear module for 16 and 5 megapixels. The front camera is represented by a 13-megapixel module with face recognition function.

The screen received a trendy aspect ratio of 18: 9, as well as a high resolution with low diagonal values. Partly to this extent, a large number of dpi is considered excessive, but this is not a disadvantage.

The smartphone is housed in an attractive gradient glass body. The appearance is not modern, but considering the cost, an attractive case is not the key criterion for such a budget.

The device is not equipped with a super-powerful battery, but if you believe the reviews and tests, then it does not lose to rivals with a 4000 mAh battery. Among other things, the manufacturer was not greedy and installed an NFC module in the smartphone, which again rarely comes across in the inexpensive segment.

Average price (in rubles):

• for the 32 GB option - 8,000;
• for the 64 GB variant - 8 600.

• nice appearance;
• excellent battery life when you consider the battery power;
• there is an NFC module;
• multiple memory options.

• the Wi-Fi module operates exclusively in the 2.4 GHz frequency spectrum;
• obsolete microUSB port.

2nd place: ZTE Blade A330

On the second line of our top budget, however, a quality phone with Dual SIM. This is an affordable device, and therefore the components are commensurate with the cost. The matrix here is TN, which is not often found in innovative gadgets, and its resolution is 854x480px with a 5-inch diagonal.

The hardware of an inexpensive phone from ZTE will be an excellent solution for performing extremely simple tasks, since even there is only 1 GB of RAM. This model will be a good buy for a child as the first phone. It is also considered as a navigation tool for cars.

The rear camera and front camera in the smartphone are presented in 5 and 2 megapixel modules, and therefore there is no point in expecting high-quality pictures.

The average price is 5,500 rubles.

• powerful battery (4,000 mAh) with excellent battery life;
• the body, although made of plastic materials, does not creak, there are no gaps, does not look cheap;
• availability;
• nice design considering the price tag.

• typical for a device of this value.

1st place: ZTE Blade A6 Max

This is the budget model of the Blade line. The Max prefix in the name suggests a larger battery and screen, as well as an advanced operating system.

The body is made of plastic in two colors with rounded edges and curved glass. This design adds elegance to the smartphone. Filling characteristics: 5.5 '' screen diagonal with a low resolution (720x1280 px), a weak Snapdragon processor (Qualcomm, MSM8909, 210) with a frequency of 1.2 Hz.

At the same time, the device is equipped with OS Android 7.1.1 variation, has a memory of 2/16 GB and two cameras of small resolution (13, 5 MP). Device dimensions: 76x150x7.3, battery capacity - 4x1000 mAh.

A simple device for a low price. When choosing between this model and the main one, you should prefer the second one (with the name without the Max prefix), since its parameters are better.

The average price is 7,300 rubles.

• large screen;
• high battery capacity;
• fast charging capability.

• low processor performance;
• RAM and built-in memory - small;
• low screen resolution.

Best ZTE smartphones with good battery

Did you have to be left without communication at the right moment, because the battery charge on the smartphone dropped sharply even before the end of the day? Models from ZTE with a capacitive battery are able to resolve this issue.

The manufacturer tried not only to increase the power of the batteries, but also gave it all in terms of optimizing the OS. Ultimately, most of the programs needed for a smartphone owner have little effect on battery power, which also has a beneficial effect on battery life.

3rd place: ZTE Nubia M2

This smartphone has everything a user needs: a Snapdragon 625 chip from Qualcomm, an Adreno 506 video accelerator, 4GB of RAM, as well as a USB Type-C connector and a dual main camera.

The front module of the smartphone in question is represented by a 16 MP lens, and therefore the camera makes it possible to take high-quality selfies. The body of the device is made of metal materials, which makes the gadget feel expensive and of high quality in the hand.

The battery here is not as huge as in other smartphones, since its capacity is 3,630 mAh, but the optimization allows the reliable phone from ZTE to function on a single charge for 48 hours under low loads.

The average price is 9 350 rubles.

• the appearance is different from competitors;
• assembly reliability;
• USB Type-C connector;
• supports fast charging technology;
• the rear camera and the front camera, considering the price tag, are good;
• performance;
• high quality sound.

• lack of an NFC module.

2nd place: ZTE Blade A6

If a user is looking for a smartphone with a combination of parameters and cost, then it is worth taking a closer look at this model. The smartphone is equipped with an HD-display with a diagonal of 5.2 inches, and a good filling for this resolution.

The battery capacity is 5000 mAh, due to which the device is able to function for 30 days in standby mode. Cameras are a key advantage of this phone.

They are not so high quality when compared with professional ones. However, taking into account the price tag of the smartphone, it makes no sense to attribute them to shortcomings. But the presence of a smartphone with a high-quality display at once 2 flashes (from the front and back sides) undoubtedly serves as an advantage for users who like to photograph themselves.

The average price is 8,100 rubles.

• powerful battery that supports Quick Charge 3.0 technology;
• excellent dimensions in relation to screen resolution;
• excellent performance;
• each camera has its own LED flash;
• display, build reliability and sound are excellent.

• mediocre sound quality of the headphones included in the kit;
• noticeable heating during gameplay.

1st place: ZTE Blade A610 Plus

If you want to buy a phone with a powerful battery and a good display, but don't want to overpay for unnecessary speed, then you should definitely take a closer look at this model.

This phone is equipped with a rustic "hardware" that perfectly copes with everyday tasks. The resolution of the bright IPS display is FHD, and the diagonal is 5.5 inches.

For such a price, one of the best phones in our top is presented to users in terms of photographic potential. This applies to both the main 13-megapixel module and the high-quality 8-megapixel front camera.

The most pleasant shock in the device is the battery, the capacity of which is as much as 5000 mAh. The charge holds for a very long time, however, for the amazing autonomy you will have to pay with a long recovery (more than 4 hours) and the comparative heaviness of the device - 189 g.

The average price is 13,000 rubles.

• bright, large and rich display;
• assembly reliability;
• case form factor and high quality materials used for manufacturing;
• powerful battery with excellent battery life;
• there is a smart enough fingerprint sensor;
• availability.

• restores charge for a long time;
• dimensions;
• heaviness;
• the sound is loud, however, the speaker quality is mediocre.

Best ZTE Flagship Devices

The manufacturer's premium phones combine pretty design and quality build. In operation, the flagship-level devices from the brand from China stand out against the background of competitors by their nimbleness of functioning and stability.

At the same time, their price tag should be ranked as too low, given the functionality of the devices. Flagship gadgets from ZTE will be a good buy if the user wants to get the limit without overpaying.

3rd place: ZTE AXON 9 Pro

The flagship model of last year is similar to many of its rivals - a body made of glass materials, an NFC module, good performance, an AMOLED screen. The first thing that catches your eye when considering this gadget is the wide-angle type camera.

The main camera is dual - 12 + 20 megapixels, and the front camera is 20 MP. The overwhelming majority of devices from other manufacturers have an additional matrix designed for depth analysis (for the "bokeh" effect) or for a double optical zoom. However, in this situation, an impressive viewing angle is chosen.

The second positive point is autonomy. Most of the modern firms in flagship smartphones focus on optimization, which gives a good battery life.

ZTE developers not only adjusted the OS, but also increased the battery power. Because of this, the dimensions did not increase, but the effect turned out to be good: the smartphone retains its charge longer for a certain number of hours when compared with any other flagship device. Among other things, the gadget supports Quick Charge 4 technology.

Among other things, the device does not differ much from the rest - an attractive case, innovative interfaces, good speed. In fact, the disadvantage of the device is its cost. With almost the same characteristics with devices from more well-known brands, this model does not stand out in anything.

The average price is 28,000 rubles.

• high-quality screen;
• good battery life;
• wide-angle camera.

• overpriced, according to users, the cost.

2nd place: ZTE Nubia Z17

This model stands out from the competition with a high-quality rear camera, which provides users with double optical zoom, allows blurring the background in frames, and also records videos in 4K resolution at 60 frames per second.

The front camera is represented here by one sensor. Its resolution is 16 megapixels, which will appeal to those who like to photograph themselves. The filling in the phone is similar to that of the elder brother.

The battery with a capacity of 3,200 mAh has become responsible for the battery life of the device. By the way, the smartphone supports the Quick Charge 4 fast charging technology. Ultimately, at such an attractive price, consumers are offered an innovative device with good functionality.

The average price is 12,500 rubles.

• attractive appearance typical for the company;
• no frames at the ends;
• high-quality color rendering;
• good performance;
• high quality cameras with fast auto focus.

• not found when you consider the cost.

1st place: ZTE Nubia Z17S

The smartphone is made in a compact youth style, devoid of rigor. At first glance, it looks impressive. The body is metal, the front panel is made of tempered glass. The color palette of the case consists of two colors - blue, black and gold.

Screen diagonal - 5.73 '' with FullHD + display. Technical characteristics allow you to use the phone for all modern needs: photography, games, communication, watching movies, etc. The device is considered a flagship, therefore it has high performance.

The device is equipped with an 8-core Snapdragon processor (Qualcomm, MSM8998, 835) with Android OS 7.1. Has connectors for 2 SIM cards. 8 GB RAM / 128 GB ROM. Cameras: dual main (12MP + 23MP), dual front (5MP + 5MP).

Battery capacity 3.1x1000 mAh, it is also equipped with the largest rechargeable smartphone. Apps are fast.

The smartphone is a flagship model designed for games, photography and video shooting, listening to music at a high price.

Average price (in rubles):

• for version 6/64 GB - 19,000;
• for version 8/128 GB - 20,000.

• good autonomy;
• a wide range of custom options;
• excellent technical parameters;
• the model looks stylish.

• for the given technical parameters it is frankly expensive;
• requires additional firmware.

The best new items from ZTE

Now let's take a look at the latest novelty from ZTE this year.

ZTE Blade A622

This is a new model on the Russian market. Before the start of sales of this phone on the territory of the Russian Federation, the same model, if we compare the technological parameters, was realized exclusively in China and was called ZTE Voyage 5. The smartphone has a rather typical body made of plastic materials. It is sold in a gray color of the rear part and a black glass on the front panel.

The volume and power buttons are located on the right side. The latter has a corrugated coating, which is very comfortable to use.

The characteristics of the main camera are enough to take pictures of acceptable quality. Slightly closer to the center is the fingerprint sensor.

RAM in the gadget is 3 GB, which is enough for most modern users. In fact, a phone with this amount of RAM will always be enough to work normally with a huge number of running programs in the background, and this parameter is one of the most important when buying a phone.

The average price is 6,200 rubles.

• the battery is enough for a couple of days of active use;
• performance;
• enough RAM;
• bright IPS display with excellent viewing angles;
• low power consumption;
• enough ROM.

• you cannot use 2 SIM cards and a flash drive at the same time.

Conclusion

ZTE phones have decent cameras, enough memory for any kind of use, modern processors and high battery life.Using the approximate price indicated in the rating, you can conduct an analysis and find out on your own where it is most profitable to buy a mobile phone of the selected configuration.

According to consumer reviews, the user properties of ZTE phones are high - reliability, performance, good performance, excellent photo and video capabilities, sound, modern case design.