ZTE Blade III Pro
The ZTE Blade III Pro is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8225 Snapdragon S4 Play, built for basic everyday tasks (2013).
2013 · Entry-level · Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4" · -
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8225 Snapdragon S4 Play
Storage4GB
Main Camera5 MP
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,600 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8225 Snapdragon S4 Play for simple tasks only
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 233 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2013, April. Released 2013, May
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8225 Snapdragon S4 Play
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5
💻 Display
Sharpness
233 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,600 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 1600 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, DLNA
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the ZTE Blade III Pro does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the ZTE Blade III Pro does not have NFC.
Yes, the ZTE Blade III Pro supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The ZTE Blade III Pro SIM configuration: Yes.
Yes, the ZTE Blade III Pro has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The ZTE Blade III Pro ships with Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean).
The ZTE Blade III Pro uses microUSB 2.0.
The ZTE Blade III Pro supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, DLNA.
The ZTE Blade III Pro has Yes.
