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ZTE Obsidian

The ZTE Obsidian is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek MT6735M (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2015).

2015 · Entry-level · Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Performance
20
Display
33
Battery
36
Camera
13
Storage
25
Build
83
ⓘ Note: Scores are automatically calculated using available specifications and may not always perfectly reflect real-world performance or user experience.
✓︎ Pros
Lightweight at 137.5g — easy to carry
3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
Smaller 1,800 mAh battery — may need midday charging
Basic Mediatek MT6735M (28 nm) for simple tasks only
Only 1GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6735M (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T720MP2
OS
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
Storage
4GB
Memory Card
microSDHC
💻 Display
Size
4.5"
Resolution
480×854
Sharpness
218 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
TFT
Standard LCD display
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
Main Video
Yes
Selfie
2 MP
🔋 Battery & Design
Battery
1,800 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 1800 mAh, removable
Weight
137.5g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
137.4 x 68.6 x 10.2 mm (5.41 x 2.70 x 0.40 in)
SIM
Micro-SIM
3.5mm Jack
Yes
USB
microUSB 2.0
Sensors
Accelerometer
Colors
Black

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