ZTE Blade X9
The ZTE Blade X9 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
Size5.5" · 155.3 x 77.2 x 8.6 mm (6.11 x 3.04 x 0.34 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
RAM2GB
Storage16GB
Main Camera13 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Sharp 401 PPI screen
✓5.5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 160g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,000 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Entry-level Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm) — struggles with demanding apps
✗Only 2GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysMobile gamingHeavy multitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2015, November. Released 2015, December
⚙️ 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), nubia UI 3
RAM
2GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
401 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
3,000 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
160g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
155.3 x 77.2 x 8.6 mm (6.11 x 3.04 x 0.34 in)
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the ZTE Blade X9 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
No, the ZTE Blade X9 does not have NFC.
Yes, the ZTE Blade X9 supports microSDXC expandable storage.
Yes, the ZTE Blade X9 supports dual SIM (Hybrid Dual SIM).
Yes, the ZTE Blade X9 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The ZTE Blade X9 ships with Android 5.1 (Lollipop), nubia UI 3.
The ZTE Blade X9 uses microUSB 2.0.
The ZTE Blade X9 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot.
The ZTE Blade X9 has 4.1, A2DP.
