ZTE Avid 579
The ZTE Avid 579 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek MT6761D Helio A20 (12 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2020).
2020 · Entry-level · Android 10ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5.45" · 147 x 71 x 9.6 mm (5.79 x 2.80 x 0.38 in)
ChipsetMediatek MT6761D Helio A20 (12 nm)
RAM2GB
Storage32GB
Main Camera8 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Lightweight at 160g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,660 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Mediatek MT6761D Helio A20 (12 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 2GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗8 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2020, June 24. Released 2020, June 24
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6761D Helio A20 (12 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
RAM
2GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
295 ppi
Adequate sharpness for daily use
Panel
TFT LCD
Standard LCD display
📷 Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,660 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2660 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
160g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
147 x 71 x 9.6 mm (5.79 x 2.80 x 0.38 in)
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the ZTE Avid 579 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
No, the ZTE Avid 579 does not have NFC.
Yes, the ZTE Avid 579 supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The ZTE Avid 579 SIM configuration: Nano-SIM.
Yes, the ZTE Avid 579 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The ZTE Avid 579 ships with Android 10.
The ZTE Avid 579 uses microUSB.
The ZTE Avid 579 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n.
The ZTE Avid 579 has 4.2, A2DP.
