ZTE announced the launch of the Blade Spark smartphone in 2017. The manufacturer is offering the ZTE Blade Spark phone with 5.5 inches display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 chipset, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage.
The ZTE Blade Spark comes with Android OS v7.1.1 (Nougat) out of the box, and a Li-Ion 3140 mAh, non-removable battery. The 5.5 inches phone comes with IPS display (720 x 1280 px). The IPS display provides enhanced features, such as optimal viewing angles, color accuracy, invariable color reproduction and better power consumption.
ZTE Blade Spark specifications
Brand | ZTE |
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Name | Blade Spark |
Model | Z971 |
Release date | 2017 |
Body
The weight of ZTE Blade Spark is about 6.1 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this ZTE phone are average (6.14 x 3.06 x 0.38 inches).
Weight | 6.1 oz |
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Dimensions | 6.14 x 3.06 x 0.38 inches |
Colors | gray |
SIM type | Nano SIM |
System
The ZTE Blade Spark comes with Android OS v7.1.1 (Nougat) out of the box, but it is upgradable to the next OS.
OS version | Android OS v7.1.1 (Nougat) |
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SoC | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 |
CPU | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 |
GPU | Adreno 308 |
Display
The size of Blade Spark screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. The 5.5 inches IPS display of ZTE Blade Spark with 720 x 1280 px resolution is multitouch capable.
Display type | IPS |
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Screen size | 5.5 inches |
Resolution | 720 x 1280 px |
Multitouch support | yes |
Memory
The internal memory of ZTE Blade Spark (2 GB) cannot be expanded, but the internal storage (16 GB) can be expanded with a compatible microSD card.
RAM | 2 GB |
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Internal storage | 16 GB |
Memory card slot | microSD |
Camera
The camera of the Blade Spark 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.
Selfie camera | 5 MP |
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Main camera | 13 MP, 4160 x 3120 px, autofocus |
Flash | LED |
Connectivity
The ZTE Blade Spark 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 Blade Spark phone has built-in FM radio. The built-in FM Radio is great for listening to your favorite radio station.
GSM 2G bands | 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
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Network coverage | 2G / 3G / 4G |
Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
Bluetooth | v4.2, A2DP |
GPS | A-GPS |
NFC | no |
FM radio | yes |
USB | microUSB 2.0 |
Headphone | 3.5 mm jack |
Battery
The Li-Ion 3140 mAh, non-removable battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. The Li-ion is a low maintenance battery which offers high energy, is lightweight and does not require periodic full discharge. The battery of Blade Spark isn't removable without voiding the warranty.
Type | Li-Ion 3140 mAh, non-removable |
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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 Blade Spark 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.
Sensors | accelerometer, fingerprint, light, proximity |
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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 Blade Spark, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.
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