ZTE Blade Force
The ZTE Blade Force is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8920 Snapdragon 427 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2017).
2017 · Lower-mid-range · Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5.5" · 156 x 78 x 9.1 mm (6.14 x 3.07 x 0.36 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8920 Snapdragon 427 (28 nm)
RAM2GB
Storage16GB
Main Camera8 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓5.5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,000 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8920 Snapdragon 427 (28 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
2017, October. Released 2017, October
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8920 Snapdragon 427 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
RAM
2GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
267 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,000 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
170.1g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
156 x 78 x 9.1 mm (6.14 x 3.07 x 0.36 in)
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the ZTE Blade Force does not support 5G — it supports GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE.
No, the ZTE Blade Force does not have NFC.
Yes, the ZTE Blade Force supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The ZTE Blade Force SIM configuration: Nano-SIM.
Yes, the ZTE Blade Force has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The ZTE Blade Force ships with Android 7.1.1 (Nougat).
The ZTE Blade Force uses microUSB 2.0.
The ZTE Blade Force supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct.
The ZTE Blade Force has 4.2, A2DP.
