ZTE Blade
The ZTE Blade is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1, built for basic everyday tasks (2010).
2010 · Entry-level · Android 2.1 (Eclair)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size3.5" · 116 x 56.5 x 11.8 mm (4.57 x 2.22 x 0.46 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
RAM512MB
Storage512MB
Main Camera15 MP
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓512GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓3.5" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
✓Lightweight at 110g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,250 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1 for simple tasks only
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2010, October. Released 2010, November
Also Known As
Also known as Orange San Francisco, T-Mobile Blade
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
Entry-level — basic tasks only
OS
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
RAM
512MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
267 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
AMOLED or LCD, 256K colors
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
📷 Camera
Main Camera
15 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,250 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Ion 1250 mAh battery
📱 Design & Build
Weight
110g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
116 x 56.5 x 11.8 mm (4.57 x 2.22 x 0.46 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot (Android 2.2)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the ZTE Blade does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
Yes, the ZTE Blade supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The ZTE Blade SIM configuration: Mini-SIM.
Yes, the ZTE Blade has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The ZTE Blade ships with Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo).
The ZTE Blade uses microUSB 2.0.
The ZTE Blade supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot (Android 2.2).
The ZTE Blade has 2.1, A2DP, EDR.
