ZTE A1 (2020) review

ZTE announced the launch of the A1 smartphone in 2020. The manufacturer is offering the ZTE A1 phone with 6.5 inches display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chipset, 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage.

The ZTE A1 comes with Android OS v10.0 out of the box, and a Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable battery. The 6.5 inches phone comes with TFT display (1080 x 2340 px). A thin-film transistor (TFT) is a type of field-effect transistor that is usually used in a liquid crystal display (LCD). This type of display features a thin-film transistor for each individual pixel.

ZTE A1 specifications

Body

The weight of ZTE A1 is about 6.53 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this ZTE phone are average (6.46 x 3.03 x 0.35 inches).

System

The ZTE A1 comes with Android OS v10.0 out of the box, but it is upgradable to the next OS.

Display

The size of A1 screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. The 6.5 inches TFT display of ZTE A1 with 1080 x 2340 px resolution is multitouch capable.

Memory

The internal memory of ZTE A1 (6 GB) cannot be expanded, but the internal storage (128 GB) can be expanded with a compatible microSD card.

Camera

The camera of the A1 is equipped with autofocus. An autofocus (or AF) optical system uses a sensor, a control system and a motor to focus on an automatically or manually selected point or area. Very few Android cameras come without autofocus. The main camera of A1 has optical image stabilization (OIS) to counteract camera shake. Optical image stabilization is a must for anyone shooting without a tripod with a long lens or in low light conditions.

Connectivity

The ZTE A1 supports 2G, 3G and 4G/LTE networks. This phone has a built-in GPS. GPS is a highly accurate navigation system using signals from satellites to determine a location on the Earth's surface, irrespective of weather conditions. Most phones have a GPS unit on board. The A1 comes with NFC (Near Field Communication) functionality. Near Field Communication (NFC) is a short-range wireless connectivity technology that makes life easier and more convenient for consumers around the world by making it simpler to make transactions, exchange digital content, and connect electronic devices with a touch. The A1 phone doesn't have built-in FM radio.

Battery

The Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. The lithium polymer (Li-Po) battery is a thin, light-weight, rechargeable battery. No periodic discharge is needed and charging can be done at random. The battery of A1 isn't removable without voiding the warranty.

Features

Smartphones today come with a wealth of sensors to facilitate a better user experience. The accelerometer is a sensor that measures the tilting motion and orientation of the phone. The A1 phone has a fingerprint scanner. This sensor identifies and authenticates the fingerprints of an individual in order to grant or deny access to a smartphone. This ZTE phones comes with proximity sensor. This proximity sensor detects how close the phone is to an outside object, such as your ear. The Dual SIM capability of ZTE A1 phone is ideal for businesses wishing to provide staff with a mobile device that can offer separate numbers and bills for both personal and business use. This smartphone supports fast charging technology, which comes in handy when you need quick juice on your device.

The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the ZTE A1, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.

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