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4G LCD Smartphone

ZTE Blade A3 Joy TD-LTE US Z5156CC (ZTE Z5156)

ZTE · Announced Jun 2020

About ZTE Blade A3 Joy

The ZTE Blade A3 Joy feels modest yet purposeful in the hand, measuring just 63.3 mm wide, 142.2 mm tall and 7.87 mm thick while tipping the scales at 161 grams. Its front is occupied by a 5.5‑inch TN‑TFT LCD that delivers a 720 x 1440 pixel resolution, offering clear enough visuals for everyday browsing, messaging and media consumption without pushing the device into premium territory. The single‑SIM tray keeps the layout simple, and the overall silhouette is slim enough to slip comfortably into a pocket or small bag.

Under the surface, the phone runs Google Android 10 out of the box, providing access to the latest ecosystem of apps and security updates at the time of its release. A 2 GiB RAM allocation works alongside the processor to handle basic multitasking, while a 2650 mAh battery aims to keep the device alive through a typical day of moderate use. Together, these specifications position the Blade A3 Joy as an entry‑level option that prioritises essential functionality and a compact form factor.

Technical Specifications

Display
Size
5.5 inch
Type
Color TN-TFT LCD display
Resolution
720x1440
Color depth
24-bit
Subpixel
RGB Matrix (3 subpixels)
Screen-to-body
86.7%
Active area
62.48 × 124.95 mm
Touch
Capacitive multi-touch sensing screen
Performance
Processor
Helio A20
CPU
Quad-core, up to 1.8 GHz
GPU
IMG PowerVR GE8300
Process
12 nm
Platform
Google Android
Memory
RAM
2 GiB
Battery
Capacity
2650 mAh
Type
Lithium-ion polymer (LiPo)
Cameras
Main
3264×2448 · 1× optical visibility
Front
1600×1200 visibility
Dimensions
Size
63.3 × 142.2 × 7.87 mm
Weight
161 g
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 4
Wi-Fi services
Wi-Fi Tethering, Wi-Fi Calling (VoWiFi)
Bluetooth profiles
A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HID, LAP, OPP, PAN
USB
USB Series Micro-B (Micro-USB)
USB services
USB charging
GPS
GPS
GPS services
Simultaneous GPS (S-GPS), Assisted GPS, Geotagging, QuickGPS
LTE · 6 bandsTD-LTE · 1 bandsUMTS · 3 bandsGSM · 4 bands
All LTE bands (6)
  • LTE 1700/2100 MHz (Band 4, AWS)
  • LTE 1700/2100 MHz (Band 66)
  • LTE 1900 MHz (Band 2, PCS)
  • LTE 600 MHz (Band 71) bands
  • LTE 700 MHz (Band 12)
  • LTE 850 MHz (Band 5)
All TD-LTE bands (1)
  • TD-LTE 2500 MHz (Band XLI)
All UMTS bands (3)
  • UMTS 1700/2100MHz (Band IV, AWS)
  • UMTS 1900MHz (Band II, PCS)
  • UMTS 850MHz (Band V, CLR)
All GSM bands (4)
  • GSM 1800MHz (B3)
  • GSM 1900MHz (PCS, B2)
  • GSM 850MHz (B5)
  • GSM 900MHz (B8)
Audio
Channels
stereo
Output
3.5mm
Sensors
Sensors
Accelerometer, Light intensity sensor, Proximity sensor
Features
SIM
Nano-SIM (4FF)
Markets
North America (NA) (USA)
Extras
Haptic touch feedback
Software extras
Navigation software, Intelligent personal assistant
Regulatory
HAC
M4, T3
Data status
Final

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