ZTE Blade A601
The ZTE Blade A601 is a budget-focused device, built for basic everyday tasks, with a 4,000 mAh battery for solid all-day use (2016).
2016 · Lower-mid-range · Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5" · 145 x 71.2 x 9.5 mm (5.71 x 2.80 x 0.37 in)
RAM1GB
Storage8GB
Main Camera8 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 152g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Basic its chipset for simple tasks only
✗Only 1GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗8 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
GamingMultitaskingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2016, June. Released 2016, July
⚙️ Performance
CPU
Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53
OS
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
294 ppi
Adequate sharpness for daily use
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
4,000 mAh
Adequate for moderate use
Type
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
152g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
145 x 71.2 x 9.5 mm (5.71 x 2.80 x 0.37 in)
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the ZTE Blade A601 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
No, the ZTE Blade A601 does not have NFC.
Yes, the ZTE Blade A601 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the ZTE Blade A601 supports dual SIM (Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)).
Yes, the ZTE Blade A601 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The ZTE Blade A601 ships with Android 6.0 (Marshmallow).
The ZTE Blade A601 uses microUSB 2.0.
The ZTE Blade A601 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct.
The ZTE Blade A601 has 4.0, A2DP.
