ZTE Blade V9
The ZTE Blade V9 is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2018).
2018 · Lower-mid-range · Android 8.1 (Oreo)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5.7" · 151.4 x 70.6 x 7.5 mm (5.96 x 2.78 x 0.30 in)
ChipsetQualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)
RAM3GB | 4GB
Storage32GB | 64GB
Main Camera16 MP · Dual-LED dual-tone flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Sharp 424 PPI screen
✓5.7" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 140g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,100 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Entry-level Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm) — struggles with demanding apps
✗Only 3GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysMobile gamingHeavy multitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2018, February. Released 2018, August
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
RAM
3GB | 4GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
424 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
S-IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
16 MP
Capable for everyday photos
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,100 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 3100 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
140g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
151.4 x 70.6 x 7.5 mm (5.96 x 2.78 x 0.30 in)
Build
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
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 V9 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the ZTE Blade V9 has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
No, the ZTE Blade V9 charges via cable only — no wireless charging.
Yes, up to 10W (10W wired).
Yes, the ZTE Blade V9 supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The ZTE Blade V9 SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Yes, the ZTE Blade V9 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The ZTE Blade V9 ships with Android 8.1 (Oreo).
The ZTE Blade V9 uses microUSB 2.0.
The ZTE Blade V9 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct.
The ZTE Blade V9 has 4.2, A2DP, LE.
