ZTE Blade V8 Mini
The ZTE Blade V8 Mini is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2017).
2017 · Lower-mid-range · Android 7.0 (Nougat)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5" · 143.5 x 70 x 8.9 mm (5.65 x 2.76 x 0.35 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm)
RAM2GB
Storage16GB
Main Camera13 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 141g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,800 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Entry-level Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm) — struggles with demanding apps
✗Only 2GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysMobile gamingHeavy multitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2017, February. Released 2017, July
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
RAM
2GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
294 ppi
Adequate sharpness for daily use
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,800 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2800 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
141g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
143.5 x 70 x 8.9 mm (5.65 x 2.76 x 0.35 in)
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the ZTE Blade V8 Mini does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
No, the ZTE Blade V8 Mini does not have NFC.
Yes, the ZTE Blade V8 Mini supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The ZTE Blade V8 Mini SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Yes, the ZTE Blade V8 Mini has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The ZTE Blade V8 Mini ships with Android 7.0 (Nougat).
The ZTE Blade V8 Mini uses microUSB 2.0.
The ZTE Blade V8 Mini supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct.
The ZTE Blade V8 Mini has 4.1, A2DP, LE.
