Review of ZTE Blade Apex 3. Thorough explanation of the pros and cons of its functions and specifications/performances
Created date: 2018-09-30 21:23:06, Updated date: 2019-10-01 16:57:55
What are the strengths of the ZTE Blade Apex 3? We explain its advantages and disadvantages when compared to other smartphone. Even if you are not used to choosing between different smartphone, you'll learn to make the decision of whether or not the ZTE Blade Apex 3 is right for you.
Summary of rating |
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Aspect | Score |
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Grip | 68/100 |
Screen size | 66/100 |
Screen quality | 35/100 |
Battery life | 50/100 |
CPU specs | 14/100 |
Multi-tasking | 20/100 |
Camera specs | 21/100 |
ZTE Blade Apex 3 's features, performance, reviews
ZTE Blade Apex 3 's size
The "ZTE Blade Apex 3" has a width of 67.0mm, a length of 134.4mm, and a thickness of 9.6mm. Men with large hands can easily operate it single-handedly, but a woman with a small hand might feel like the size is a bit bigger. In addition, the weight of the "ZTE Blade Apex 3" is about 149.0g. Even if you are operating it with one hand it feels almost weightless. However, depending on the person, you may feel tired after using it for a while.
Assessing the overall ease of carrying the "ZTE Blade Apex 3" in terms of size and weight, it will not be a problem for everyday use.
ZTE Blade Apex 3 's CPU specs
With the 1.2GHz×4(4.0-cores) for processing power, the "ZTE Blade Apex 3" has low performance, and even for net browsing and Twitter usage you will probably feel a little dissatisfied.
The "ZTE Blade Apex 3" has only 1.0GB of RAM, quite a small amount. Cases of insufficient RAM occur regularly so even when using light apps there will be instability in operation and jerkiness.
Evaluating the overall speed of operation of the "ZTE Blade Apex 3", it is a low-end smartphone and even in everyday use feels jumpy and jerky. There will probably be a lot of cases when you feel that it is lacking in performance.
ZTE Blade Apex 3 's storage size
The data storage capacity of the "ZTE Blade Apex 3" is 8.0GB, and if its main use is for texting and social media then there is no problem, but if you plan to use it for things like photography, filming, and games, you should go with one that is a step up.
The "ZTE Blade Apex 3" is compatible with SD cards, so it is possible to increase the capacity easily. Therefore, you probably do not need to be concerned with the storage capacity.
ZTE Blade Apex 3 's screen
"ZTE Blade Apex 3" has a 4.5inch display. It is large enough and you will rarely encounter issues due to the screen size. However, note that it is not very suited for writing long text.
In terms of screen quality, "ZTE Blade Apex 3"'s screen might appear pixelated when displaying images and videos. It should be good enough for normal use.
ZTE Blade Apex 3 's camera specs
"ZTE Blade Apex 3" has a 5.0MP main camera, which is a relatively low figure. You will feel a little dissatisfied if you take photos regularly.
Also, "ZTE Blade Apex 3" has an 2.0MP front camera, which is a very low figure. Unless you do not care about image quality, you should probably choose a higher-grade smartphone.
ZTE Blade Apex 3 's battery performance
The battery performance of the "ZTE Blade Apex 3" is 2000.0mAh, which is a normal capacity. Compared to other smartphones, the "ZTE Blade Apex 3" has a normal amount of battery life. There is nothing to be worried about with everyday use. However, if you are using the internet or playing a game for a long time, you might feel a bit frustrated with the battery life.
ZTE Blade Apex 3 's general rating
The "ZTE Blade Apex 3" is a budget smartphone. As the main smartphone it is somewhat insufficient, and you should consider a slightly higher-end smartphone if possible. It will be enough for people who use only basic functions such as telephone and internet, or people who do not use smartphones.
Advantages and disadvantages of ZTE Blade Apex 3
Advantages of ZTE Blade Apex 3
- It is easy to hold, and you can use it comfortably with one hand.
- It is lightweight.
Disadvantages of ZTE Blade Apex 3
- It has a low-grade CPU, so you will experience severe stuttering when using an app.
- It has a relatively low-grade rear camera, and it is not suited to taking photos for posting on SNS.
- It has a very low-grade front camera, so it should not be considered as a main camera.
ZTE Blade Apex 3 's specs
ZTE Blade Apex 3 | |||||
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Maker | ZTE | ||||
Release date | 2015-06 | ||||
Color | black | ||||
OS | Android | ||||
Dimensions (width x height x thickness) | 67.0mm x 134.4mm x 9.6mm | ||||
Weight | 149.0g | ||||
Display size | 4.5inch | ||||
Display type | IPS LCD | ||||
Screen resolution (width x height) | 480 x 854 | ||||
Pixel density | 217ppi | ||||
Battery capacity | 2000.0mAh | ||||
Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 | ||||
CPU specs | 1.2GHz×4(4.0-cores) | ||||
RAM size | 1.0GB | ||||
Storage size | 8.0GB | ||||
Rear-camera resolution | 5.0MP | ||||
Front-camera resolution | 2.0MP |