Problem solved
Advantages: + Capacious battery (surprised, I drive the device from morning to evening at full power, more than a day has passed, it still has 10% of the battery) + 4G + convenient and bright display with a 5-inch ips matrix (I did not notice any distortions) + Performance (quickly loads and switches between heavy applications, such as skype, a loaded browser and other software + heavy games are running pretty fast, dead trigger 2, shadowgun PSP emulsion, alas, it didn't work, FPS sags terribly. Hearthstone also slows down and crashes) + software (Fresh android) +2 sim cards (one for fast internet, another sim card for communication,) + OTG cable (did not try a wired gamepad, but sees a flash drive, you can sketch out software or use the phone as a reader for information from flash drives) + low cost (bought for 7200 + immediately took the film and the silicone case) Disadvantages: - Camera (but there are enough documents for photo) - The back cover is inconveniently removed - Marked screen and rather unpleasant material to the touch, but it can be treated by sticking films and. - A lot of sewn garbage and the lack of custom firmware - small jambs with firmware (awaiting updates) Comment: What can I say? I have tried many gadgets starting with windows phone, apple, android. So far, I like everything very much. I didn't expect to get such a rich functionality for that kind of money, and even with such a battery. A very good device, which fully satisfies my modest claims. Let's see how it will work next.
| Specifications | |
| Class | Budgetary |
| Form factor | Monoblock |
| Body materials | Matte plastic |
| Operating system | Android 5.1 + MiFavor |
| Network | 2G / 3G / LTE (800/1800/2600), dual SIM |
| Platform | MediaTek MT6735P |
| CPU | Quad-core 1 GHz |
| Video accelerator | Mali-T720MP2 |
| Inner memory | 8 GB |
| RAM | 1 GB |
| Memory card slot | Yes, combined with a slot for one of the SIM-cards |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, a / b / g / n |
| Bluetooth | Yes, 4.0, A2DP |
| NFC | No |
| Screen diagonal | 5 inches |
| Screen resolution | 1280x720 dots |
| Matrix type | IPS |
| Protective covering | Glass |
| Oleophobic coating | No |
| Main camera | 8 MP, autofocus, LED flash |
| Front-camera | 5 megapixels |
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, light sensor, proximity sensor |
| Battery | Removable Li-Ion 4000 mAh |
| Dimensions (edit) | 145 x 71.5 x 8.9mm |
| The weight | 160.9 grams |
| Price | 9,000 rubles |
Equipment
- Smartphone
- Charger
- PC cable (also part of charger)
- USB-OTG cable
Appearance, materials, controls, assembly
Externally, the Blade X3 looks like a typical budget smartphone without any eye-catching features, it is worth highlighting perhaps the unusually designed bottom panel with a touch ring, but more on that later.
The user can choose one of three versions of the device: gold, white or black. Pay attention to the official photos of the device, in the photo with the white model, the frames were specially reduced for her, it looks, of course, funny.
The back cover is made of matte smooth plastic, fingerprints easily remain on it (although, of course, it is not as easily soiled as gloss or glass), but they can just as easily be removed with any microfiber cloth.
Let's go through the controls:
Front camera and indicator light
Touchpad: Back, Home and Menu buttons
Right end. Power button and volume rocker. The keys have a short hard press, they protrude strongly, it is convenient to use them
Top end. 3.5 mm headphone jack
MicroUSB port and microphone hole
To remove the cover, you need to pry it over the microUSB port. Two slots for microSIM cards are hidden under it, one of them is combined with a slot for a microSD card.
I didn't really like the touch panel, because in the dark I have to grope for it to turn on the backlight. By the way, if you want, you can swap the places of actions for the right and left buttons.
The main speaker has an average volume margin, but good quality, it does not wheeze at maximum volume. As regards the assembly, there are no complaints about the device.
Dimensions (edit)
I should note that despite the impressive battery capacity, ZTE Blade The X3 doesn't feel like a bulky smartphone in the hand. Yes, it is weighty and not as thin as the company's flagships, but all this is within reasonable limits. It is almost as comfortable to hold in the hand as the iPhone 6, adjusted for slightly greater width and weight.
Compared to Apple iPhone 6
Screen
HD-resolution is increasingly appearing in the segment under 10,000 rubles, and this fact makes me very, very happy. If we talk specifically about the display in the Blade X3, then it has good viewing angles, a good range in brightness, mediocre behavior in the sun and no oleophobic coating. That is, this is a typical average, but the screen is quite good for its money.
Operating system
The device works under Android 5.1 with proprietary shell MiFavour. It seemed to me that, specifically in X3, the version of the shell is greatly cut down, so all the elements look the same as on stock Android, the only exception is the launcher with rounded icons. To be honest, I like that you can put another launcher and actually get the device on pure android with a couple of chips from ZTE like Russian letters in the dialer, for example.
Performance
Responsible for performance updated version good old MT6735 with the "P" index. Its power is enough for the eyes for most everyday tasks and simple casual toys. More powerful games like Asphalt 8 will work too, but at medium settings.
Autonomous work
In fact, the battery in this model is removable, but in my sample it was covered with a warranty sticker, so, apparently, the manufacturer does not recommend replacing it yourself.
As for the battery life, the impressive capacity allows the Blade X3 to work for a couple of days with an average activity of two hours on the screen (twitter, mail, browser, instant messengers - all this on mobile internet). In our tests, the device also showed excellent results.
Camera
The camera shoots mediocre. You can take normal shots in sunny weather, but artificial lighting noise and pixelation appear. The front camera, despite the high resolution, was also not impressive.
Wireless interfaces
The smartphone is inexpensive, so there is no NFC or newfangled Wi-Fi standards here. But there is support for two SIM-cards and a fast cold start GPS for MediaTek chipsets.
Conclusion
I had no complaints about the quality of speech transmission: you and your interlocutor hear each other perfectly.
Retail for the ZTE Blade X3 ask for 9,000 rubles. For this money, you get a smartphone with a capacious battery and a good display. Of the shortcomings, I will single out only a mediocre camera and 1 GB random access memory... And the lack of an oleophobic coating, of course. In my opinion, ZTE came out with a good budget smartphone, because they did not save on key parameters (speed and operating time, screen quality). If you are looking for an inexpensive device with HD-resolution, then be sure to pay attention to this model.
Of the direct competitors for this money, there are only Xiaomi Redmi 3, however, it is wrong to compare it with the Blade X3, because Xiaomi will be taken by those who are ready to wait for the device for two or three weeks and more or less know the brand, and ZTE can be purchased in most retail stores.
Accelerometer(or G-sensor) - sensor of the device's position in space. As a primary function, the accelerometer is used to automatically change the orientation of the display image (vertical or horizontal). Also, the G-sensor is used as a pedometer, it can be controlled by various functions of the device by turning or shaking.
Gyroscope- a sensor that measures the angles of rotation relative to a fixed coordinate system. Able to measure angles of rotation in several planes at the same time. The gyroscope together with the accelerometer allows you to accurately determine the position of the device in space. In devices using only accelerometers, the measurement accuracy is lower, especially when moving quickly. Also, the capabilities of the gyroscope can be used in modern games for mobile devices.
Light sensor- a sensor, thanks to which the optimal values of brightness and contrast for a given illumination level are established. The presence of the sensor allows to increase the operating time of the device from the rechargeable battery.
Proximity sensor- a sensor that detects when the device is close to the face during a call, turns off the backlight and locks the screen, preventing accidental presses. The presence of the sensor allows to increase the operating time of the device from the rechargeable battery.
Geomagnetic sensor- a sensor for determining the side of the world to which the device is directed. Tracks the orientation of the device in space relative to the earth's magnetic poles. The information received from the sensor is used in cartographic programs for orientation on the ground.
Atmospheric pressure sensor- sensor for accurate measurement of atmospheric pressure. It is part of the GPS system that allows you to determine the height above sea level and speed up the location.
Touch ID- fingerprint identification sensor.
Accelerometer / Illumination / Proximity
Satellite navigation:
Gps(Global Positioning System) - satellite system navigation, which measures distance, time, speed and determines the location of objects anywhere on Earth. The system is designed, implemented and operated by the US Department of Defense. The basic principle of using the system is to determine the location by measuring the distance to the object from points with known coordinates - satellites. The distance is calculated from the signal propagation delay time from its sending by the satellite to being received by the GPS receiver antenna.
GLONASS(Global Navigation Satellite System) - Soviet and Russian satellite navigation system, developed by order of the USSR Ministry of Defense. The measuring principle is the same as American system GPS navigation... GLONASS is intended for operational navigation and time support of land, sea, air and space-based users. The main difference from the GPS system is that the GLONASS satellites in their orbital motion do not have resonance (synchronization) with the Earth's rotation, which provides them with greater stability.
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I chased him for a month in secret from his wife. The phone is good, for a solid four. In my opinion, it does not reach the top five due to a weak camera and small jambs with firmware. I put in advance everything that is needed from the market. There were no freezes, slowdowns. There are no problems with Wi-Fi, GPRS, or GPS ...
Disadvantages:- SIM cards had to be cut. And this is not good, because v old phone(if anything) you can't put them in without an adapter! - Non-removable battery. - Scarcity basic melodies for calls and SMS. VERY ugly, just a disaster ... On other phones, you could at least choose something, put something. HERE - only external melodies ... - Finding a cover is a problem. I will search in China. Universal - also not Ice! - The sound from the external speaker is very mediocre! Probably commensurate with the price ... - It is more correct to attribute the camera to the shortcomings. I don't even believe in 8 pixels. Smacks of approximation! Firms of the third and second echelons should put good matrices and at least 13 REAL megapixels with decent lenses. This is necessary to infringe on the firms of the first echelon! - On our phone, the display of information about processes in sleep mode does not work correctly. The included Wi-Fi is almost always on, although it is not used + a few more jambs with firmware that I don't want to discuss HERE. But at work this is not reflected in any way. The phone works honest 3 days. We don't play toys.
Advantages:+ Bought for my wife for the new 2016. I tested it in secret in December ... + Despite the fact that I don't recognize gold in any form, this device looks VERY interesting! For me, it is more interesting in gilding than in white or black. + High-quality display. + Keeps honest 3 days ... + Good display response. The 5th Android itself is interesting and more advanced than the four. + Affordable. December 2015: 7990 wooden. They say you can find it for 6800 rubles. + The battery seems to be 4A ... But refutations from crazy pens have already poured in, like in fact it costs less capacity, and the number 4000 is a marketing ploy. + 4G, but only on the 1st sim card. + It's already good that the second "SIM" card is not inserted into the slot for the flash drive instead of itself. Hooray! + MicroSDHS at 32 Giga works flawlessly. Large, 64 or 128, did not buy.
On the whole, rather dissatisfied. But you shouldn't expect anything more from a $ 120 phone. I can safely recommend it as a dialer, but it is not suitable for full-fledged work as with a wearable computer. Covers, glasses and films can be found, but on aliexpress upon request zte q519t.
Disadvantages: Cameras do not shoot a fountain even in normal lighting conditions. Applications freeze or freeze for a few seconds on startup. Usually, all the RAM is clogged, the situation is aggravated by a bunch of unnecessary software and a clerk (deleted, so I don't remember what it's called correctly). It installs its applications silently and launches them whenever it wants. When listening to music and launching applications or unlocking, the music is interrupted for a few seconds. It happens many times, annoying. After rebooting, the added shortcuts disappear from the bottom application bar. It cannot display only contacts from a SIM card or other source, if you choose this option, it does not show anything. When installing two working SIM cards, phone book also does not show. The wheezing sound of the external speaker, the dull sound of the spoken one. When launching applications, it may show a black screen for a long time. The back cover is very easily soiled, leaving a lot of prints. Most of the pre-installed software crashes, including the standard launcher. Selecting a SIM card by default also works through the wrong place, even if you configure it in the SIM settings and disable the second SIM card, it still shows the choice of SIM in notifications. Apps are always in the background, so you can get a notification from gmail even if you don't use it (the process was previously deleted)
Advantages: At normal work(wifi all day, contact, communication in 2g mode, one SIM card, 2 hours of music, about an hour of games) keeps 3 days. More active use, 3g internet all day, more games and music 2 days. Excellent bright display, usually at 1/5 brightness. It lies well in the hand (subjectively), slightly heavier than the asus zenfone go. The ability to change the layout of the control buttons (menu, home, back) Wifi works great, the number of visible networks is like on a laptop. For comparison, philips and highscreen see half as much. gps catches perfectly, quickly finds satellites, how many did not check.
Customer
I bought a phone for 8.100
After Highscreen Zera S rev. S it was just a great transition. I thought I was changing an awl for soap, but I needed it new phone and right at this moment. Stopped at zte. Lured 4g. There was only gold, at first I was wildly enraged, then I got used to it.
I came home, took off the stock launcher. He's awful. I installed Nova Launcher and the phone became extremely pleasant to use. Very quiet external speaker. Sometimes there are "freezes" so strong that you want to smash your phone on the asphalt, but as soon as everything goes away - again, pleasant usability. In the stock firmware, bluetooth works strangely and sometimes the orientation of the screen feels strange. Recently gapps "s broke down. I plan to flash it.
I can rate the phone at 4 stars. Strongly draws battery and 4g, which works great even on the train.
The battery is great, all phones are like that. Pokémon at maximum screen brightness + GPS (which also works very well) work stably for 6-7 hours.
For its price, it is an excellent choice in the b-phone line.
P.S. It charges quickly only from the native adapter. Apparently due to the fact that it has 5 amperes.
Disadvantages: 1. Stock launcher
2. Stock firmware
3. Quiet speaker
4. Peels off the cover near the headphone jack
5. Camera
Advantages: 1. Nice appearance
2.4g (Checked in Rostov-on-Don, St. Petersburg, Moscow, Saratov)
3. Holds the battery for a long time (two days in active mode)
4. Very nice screen
5. Price
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Customer
I have an active use of the phone, almost 20 hours a day. In general, everything would suit me if it were not for this damn memory.
Disadvantages: There is one huge disadvantage - memory. With a declared memory of 8 gigs, a good half is occupied system files that cannot be deleted. An additional flash drive does not save, tk. even with established team save everything to the card, download everything to the phone, and then it is proposed to transfer installed file on a USB flash drive, respectively, the memory is infinitely overflowing, which is why the phone hangs endlessly.
Built-in battery - if everything is frozen - wait ... Wait a long time
And one more minus, which was from the moment of purchase - contacts fly off, you have to reboot and wait for notebook at least something appeared.
Advantages: I have been using it for a year. He fell endlessly, even the screen cracked, but this ability did not affect the work. The battery is solid.
Experience of use: less than a month
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Customer
Guys, if you want to increase the degree of your irritability in everyday life, then this phone is for you))) I don’t know how many times I caught myself thinking just smashing it against the wall. and what is most interesting, he began to hang from the first days, as they gave it to me))) in general, in the end, I will have to change it to something else, because the nervous system is more expensive)
Disadvantages: slows down, heats up, hangs, just a disaster = (
Advantages: well ... I don't know, to be honest. smartphone like a smartphone
Experience of use: several months
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Customer
At first I really liked this phone. Well-assembled, a little heavy,
Then it started to glitch. As a result, I had to master the basics of the firmware of Chinese androids (I flung about it for 5 hours in a row, not being able to do something!). After an exciting night full of bootlops, I generally wanted to smash him against the wall, but in the end I managed to install at least some firmware on which he somehow works, it seems even more or less normal :)
As a result, I began to look at other phones with a large battery and ...
After reading the reviews, I realized that this one is the best :)
Do not rely only on the store guarantee, most likely he will prove you with the imperfection of his firmware much earlier, and you will lose this guarantee.
Disadvantages: The "software" part is bad :(
Doesn't sleep if some application tries to use the red LED (solution - see w3bsit3-dns.com)
On firmware B03 - periodic graphic artifacts, such as black bars, blue-green dots, sometimes the halves of the screen are swapped (see w3bsit3-dns.com for a solution). Here someone above could not find a solution
After six months of use, it began to slow down, the factory reset helped the case.
The sensor dulls on charging so that it is very difficult to use, since this phone does not spend very much time on charging.
A bit too big, you can't use one hand too much. Infuriates the "metal" edging, they usually peel off and look sloppy, but the cover saves
Advantages: Nice look (albeit okay, they are all the same anyway), big battery that can last a few days, fresh android, excellent GPS work... A very handy thing is OTG. Fast internet 4g.
Comparatively non-slip body, it fits well in the hand. "Hardware" part for five.
Experience of use: several months
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Customer
The apparatus is good. GTA San Andreas is going well, I forgot to add it too.
Disadvantages:- I had two such devices, the first had a terrible glitch with a sound from the speaker - it was very quiet. There were no such problems with the second. Check this point carefully when buying, turn on a video from some Yuuba and listen.
- Battery with included 3g / 4g. The charge melted right before my eyes in standby mode.
- After 5 months of use, the first one began to hesitate. Oh, how annoying it was, so I sold it. With the second, this did not happen, but I also used it for only a month.
Advantages:- Battery when Wi-Fi is on. The charge consumption when watching a video on YouTube is 9 percent per hour.
- I liked the camera, I filmed a lot with it a year ago.
Experience of use: more than a year
Customer
Very positive impressions, especially from the battery, gps finds it quickly, charges for about 2 hours, a decent device for its money
Disadvantages: pictures from the camera with a lot of noise, the speaker wheezes at maximum, so 4 out of 5
Advantages: battery, size, price-quality
Experience of use: several months 3) HORRIBLE ALARM ROOMS. Worse just not. The battery is not removable, but 4000 mA. The screen brightness is more than excellent.
Phone memory 8 gigs. of which 3.5GB is free.
If you update the firmware, which (without root rights) cannot be transferred, the memory will become slightly less. Also, if you download applications from the market, all of them are installed by default on internal memory phone. Despite the fact that, in the settings there is a "default installation on the SD card". After installation, you need to transfer applications to the SD card yourself in the settings. And as we all know, not all applications are transferred to the SD card (depending on the developer). Conclusion: put at least a 128 GB SD card, you will fill it with photos and music.
The bottom line of technical support is being tested: We tested everything worked for us.
ADF. VERY BAD PHONE! As I said, the limit was worked out on the phone, and on the card there were 23 gigabytes of free ones.
Disadvantages: Very buggy Mifavor launcher. I switched to regular google.
Incomprehensible situation with memory and applications. Communication with technical support.
Advantages: I liked the battery, the screen is very good, the presence of 4G.
Experience of use: more than a year
