ZTE Blade S7
The ZTE Blade S7 is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2015).
2015 · Lower-mid-range · Android 5.1 (Lollipop)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5" · 142 x 67 x 7.2 mm (5.59 x 2.64 x 0.28 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
RAM3GB
Storage32GB
Main Camera13 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Sharp 441 PPI screen
✓5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 131g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,500 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Entry-level Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm) — struggles with demanding apps
✗Only 3GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysMobile gamingHeavy multitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2015, October. Released 2015, October
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
OS
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), MiFavor UI
RAM
3GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
441 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,500 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
131g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
142 x 67 x 7.2 mm (5.59 x 2.64 x 0.28 in)
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the ZTE Blade S7 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
No, the ZTE Blade S7 does not have NFC.
Yes, the ZTE Blade S7 supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The ZTE Blade S7 SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Yes, the ZTE Blade S7 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The ZTE Blade S7 ships with Android 5.1 (Lollipop), MiFavor UI.
The ZTE Blade S7 uses microUSB 2.0.
The ZTE Blade S7 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot.
The ZTE Blade S7 has 4.0, A2DP, LE.
