ZTE Hawkeye
The ZTE Hawkeye is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (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
Size5.5" · 154 x 76 x 7.9 mm (6.06 x 2.99 x 0.31 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
RAM3GB
Storage32GB
Main Camera13 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Sharp 401 PPI screen
✓5.5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,000 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Entry-level Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm) — struggles with demanding apps
✗Only 3GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysMobile gamingHeavy multitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Also Known As
Also known as ZTE Project CSX
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
Mid-range — handles daily tasks well
CPU
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
RAM
3GB
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
📱 Design & Build
Dimensions
154 x 76 x 7.9 mm (6.06 x 2.99 x 0.31 in)
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
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the ZTE Hawkeye does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the ZTE Hawkeye has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
No, the ZTE Hawkeye charges via cable only — no wireless charging.
Yes, up to 18W (18W wired, QC2).
Yes, the ZTE Hawkeye supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The ZTE Hawkeye SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Yes, the ZTE Hawkeye has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The ZTE Hawkeye ships with Android 7.0 (Nougat).
The ZTE Hawkeye uses USB Type-C.
The ZTE Hawkeye supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct.
The ZTE Hawkeye has 4.2, A2DP, LE.
