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4G IPS LCD Smartphone

ZTE Z971 Blade Spark LTE

ZTE · Announced Jul 2017

About ZTE Blade Spark LTE

The ZTE Blade Spark LTE presents a modest yet functional design, measuring 77.7 mm wide, 156 mm tall and just 9.6 mm thick while tipping the scales at 174 grams. Its 5.5‑inch IPS TFT LCD screen delivers a 720 by 1280 pixel resolution, offering clear visuals for everyday browsing, media playback and app use without pushing the limits of pixel density. Under the hood, the device runs Google Android 7.0 Nougat, providing access to a wide range of apps and services through the Google Play store, and is equipped with 2 gigabytes of RAM to keep multitasking reasonably smooth.

Powering the handset is a 3140 mAh battery, which should comfortably support a full day of moderate usage before needing a recharge. Connectivity is kept simple with a single SIM slot, catering to users who prefer a straightforward mobile experience. Overall, the Blade Spark LTE balances a compact form factor with essential specifications, aiming to deliver reliable performance for those seeking an affordable Android smartphone.

Technical Specifications

Display
Size
5.5 inch
Type
Color IPS TFT LCD display
Resolution
720x1280
Color depth
24-bit, 8-bit HDR
Subpixel
RGB Matrix (3 subpixels)
Screen-to-body
68.8%
Active area
68.49 × 121.76 mm
Touch
Capacitive multi-touch sensing screen
Performance
Processor
Snapdragon 425
CPU
Quad-core, up to 1.4 GHz
GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 308
Process
28 nm
Platform
Google Android
Memory
RAM
2 GiB
Battery
Capacity
3140 mAh
Type
Lithium-ion polymer (LiPo)
Cameras
Main
4160×3120 · 1× optical visibility
Front
2592×1944 visibility
Dimensions
Size
77.7 × 156 × 9.6 mm
Weight
174 g
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 4
Wi-Fi services
Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Tethering
Bluetooth profiles
A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HID, HSP, OPP, PAN
USB
USB Type-C reversible
USB services
USB charging, USB fast charging, USB Host, USB On-The-Go 1.3, USB Power Delivery
GPS
GPS
GPS services
Simultaneous GPS (S-GPS), Assisted GPS, Geotagging, QuickGPS
FM radio
Yes
LTE · 6 bandsUMTS · 4 bandsGSM · 4 bands
All LTE bands (6)
  • LTE 1700/2100 MHz (Band 4, AWS)
  • LTE 1900 MHz (Band 2, PCS)
  • LTE 2300 MHz (Band 30) bands
  • LTE 700 MHz (Band 12)
  • LTE 700 MHz (Band 29)
  • LTE 850 MHz (Band 5)
All UMTS bands (4)
  • UMTS 1700/2100MHz (Band IV, AWS)
  • UMTS 1900MHz (Band II, PCS)
  • UMTS 2100MHz (Band I, IMT)
  • 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, Compass, Fingerprint sensor, Gyroscope, Light intensity sensor, Proximity sensor
Features
Fingerprint
Yes (fingerprint sensor)
SIM
Nano-SIM (4FF)
Carrier
AT&T Mobility
Markets
North America (NA) (USA)
Extras
Haptic touch feedback
Software extras
Voice Command, Navigation software
Regulatory
HAC
M3, T3
Data status
Preliminary

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