ZTE Tempo X
The ZTE Tempo X is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2017).
2017 · Entry-level · Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5" · 145.5 x 71.9 x 9.1 mm (5.73 x 2.83 x 0.36 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
RAM1GB
Storage8GB
Main Camera5 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 141.8g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,200 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (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
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2017, September. Released 2017, September
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
196 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,200 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2200 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
141.8g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
145.5 x 71.9 x 9.1 mm (5.73 x 2.83 x 0.36 in)
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the ZTE Tempo X does not support 5G — it supports GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE.
No, the ZTE Tempo X does not have NFC.
Yes, the ZTE Tempo X supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The ZTE Tempo X SIM configuration: Nano-SIM.
Yes, the ZTE Tempo X has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The ZTE Tempo X ships with Android 7.1.1 (Nougat).
The ZTE Tempo X uses microUSB 2.0.
The ZTE Tempo X supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct.
The ZTE Tempo X has 4.1, A2DP.
