TOP 10 best ZTE smartphones 2020: 2024-2025 ranking and which inexpensive but good one to choose

Chinese smartphones ZTE is far from new to the mobile device market.

They delight with a wide range of models, and excellent components, and a nice design.And the price of these models is quite affordable.

We invite you to consider several gadgets in terms of price / quality ratio, which more often than others attracted attention in 2024-2025, and also find out: what points you should not forget about when going shopping in a store.

Rating of the TOP 10 best ZTE smartphones 2024-2025

Place	Name	Price
TOP 3 best ZTE smartphones by price and quality for 2024-2025
1	ZTE Blade V2020	Ask for a price
2	ZTE Blade A3 (2020) NFC	Ask for a price
3	ZTE Blade A3 (2020) 1/32GB	Ask for a price
TOP 4 best ZTE smartphones with a good camera
1	ZTE Blade 20 Smart	Ask for a price
2	ZTE Blade A7 (2020) 3/64GB	Ask for a price
3	ZTE Blade V10 Vita 3/64GB	Ask for a price
4	ZTE Blade A7 (2020) 2/32GB	Ask for a price
TOP 3 Best Inexpensive ZTE Smartphones
1	ZTE Blade A5 (2019) 2/32GB	Ask for a price
2	ZTE Blade A5 (2020) 2/32GB	Ask for a price
3	ZTE Blade A7 2019	Ask for a price

How to choose a ZTE smartphone?

When choosing, consider the following characteristics:

• How fast does the smartphone charge?
• what is the size of its main memory;
• how many SIM cards it supports;
• battery capacity and how long it can work without recharging;
• loudness and clarity of sound from the speaker;
• processor characteristics (this affects the speed of work);
• Screen size;
• image and video quality;
• ease of use and ergonomics;
• dimensions and weight.

If you are a gamer and selfie lover, the 10 Pro or Z17 is perfect for you..

For watching videos, surfing the Internet and watching videos and movies - Blade A6 Max, you can help: it has a large enough screen, bulk batteryand, most importantly, an affordable price.

Do you need a gadget only for calls and correspondence? Take a closer look at the Nubia M2.

You can learn more about the ratings of smartphones for a specific price in these articles: models up to 30000, 25000, 20000, 15000, 10000, 5000 rubles.

TOP 3 best ZTE smartphones by price and quality for 2024-2025

ZTE Blade V2020

This model has become a bestseller in 2024-2025: a middle-class device at an affordable price sold out quite successfully.

The filling is dressed in a durable plastic case: there is a black color, there are pearls with overflows.

Display with an immersive LTPS screen with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and a diagonal of 6.53? gives a good picture, it has a high color rendition, and a decent margin of brightness.

The memory card slot is located at the top of the phone and is hybrid: you can insert either a memory card and a SIM card, or a pair of SIM cards. A little further away is a microphone.

The fingerprint sensor is placed on the rear panel. The "artificial intelligence" function allows you to take high-quality photographs, and color replacement will allow you to highlight only the area you need.

There are no FPS drops, application speed is above average. It comes with an 18W fast charger.

Specifications:

• weight: 185 g;
• parameters: 162.7 × 76.3 × 8.8 mm;
• Bluetooth: 4.2;
• WiFi: 5;
• battery capacity: 4000 mAh;
• Processor: MediaTek Helio P70.

ZTE Blade A3 (2020) NFC

Good smartphone at an affordable price. It has all the necessary functionality: it is good catches the net compact and pocket-friendly, can be used as a Google Pay payment.

The case is plastic, painted in bright colors, the cover is easily removed (buy a couple of batteries and you won't know grief), holds 2 SIM cards and a slot for a memory card.

The panel has an event indicator to notify the owner of messages in social networks and missed SMS. The loud speaker leaves only pleasant impressions about itself.

The screen with an IPS matrix and a resolution of 1440x720 pixels is quite comfortable, with wide viewing angles.

The battery capacity only at first glance seems to be minimal: in router mode, the smartphone will work for 10 hours, in game mode - 5.5 hours, and you can listen to the player for more than 10 hours in a row! Camera 2: main 8 MP and front 5 MP.

Specifications:

• battery: 2600 mAh;
• RAM: 1 TB;
• processor: UNISOC SC9832;
• weight: 160 g;
• dimensions (WxHxT): 70.9 × 146.1 × 9.5 mm;
• image size: 1440x720;
• video processor: Mali-T820.

ZTE Blade A3 (2020) 1/32GB

This model is the youngest in the Blade line, but not with the worst technical equipment.. Quite the contrary: the built-in memory is enough for everyday tasks, the aspect ratio is good, as are the viewing angles, there is enough brightness and richness in the image.

Removable battery. The cover is removed, inside there are 3 slots: 2 for SIM cards and one for a memory card.

The body is assembled well, does not flex when pressed, glossy. The microUSB connector is removed from the bottom side.

There is a hole for connecting wired headphones. The sensor is sensitive, works without delay. The mode of operation of several SIM-cards is alternate. There is a flight mode and it is possible to connect voice control.

Specifications:

• processor: UNISOC SC9832E;
• dimensions: 70.9 × 146.1 × 9.5 mm;
• weight: 160 g;
• image size; 1440?720;
• support for LTE bands: bands 1/3/5/7/8/20;
• Bluetooth: 4.2;
• WiFi: 802.11n
• video processor: Mali-T820;
• battery ZTE Blade A3: 2600 mAh.

TOP 4 best ZTE smartphones with a good camera

ZTE Blade 20 Smart

Interesting budget model Chinese production with a capacious battery and decent camera.

Material - plastic of bright colors (red-black) and green. The event indicator is bright LED: it is clearly visible on the right side of the device.

The fingerprint sensor is slightly recessed into the plastic, but it feels comfortable to the touch and is located away from other important buttons, so you won’t touch it once again.

The combo slot holds either one SIM card and one memory card or a pair of SIM cards.

Display matrix - S-IPS at 6.49 inches is quite bright and detailed, covered with an oleophobic composition, buyers also do not complain about flicker.

The installed cameras shoot well even in the twilight, the pictures taken can be saved in RAW format. Autofocus works flawlessly.

Specifications:

• parameters: 162.9 x 76.6 x 8.5 mm;
• weighs 193.8 grams;
• contrast: 1932:1;
• maximum white brightness: 427 nits;
• Processor: 8-core Helio P6;
• RAM: 4 GB;
• battery capacity: 5000 mAh.

ZTE Blade A7 (2020) 3/64GB

Device from the middle price category with good cameras: there are as many as 3 of them. Outwardly he meets all fashion trends: laconic design, pleasant, but standing out from the rest, colors, narrow frames, due to which almost 90% of the front panel is occupied by the display.

2.5D glass protects the monitor from damage. The speaker is installed at the bottom, the lenses are vertically behind.

The IPS-display has good brightness (with a margin), clear detail and is comfortable to read from it at any time of the day and in any weather.

Android 9.0 Pie is clean and free of unnecessary apps and ads. Users note the smoothness of scene changes in games, the absence of braking and freezes.

The VoLTE function allows you to communicate in a more comfortable environment. The charger charges quickly.

Specifications:

• RAM: 2\3 GB;
• built-in memory: 32/64 GB;
• battery capacity: 4000 mAh;
• weight: 164 g;
• dimensions: 72.7x155x8.95 mm;
• image size: 1560×720;
• video processor: PowerVR GE8320.

ZTE Blade V10 Vita 3/64GB

The operating system on which the smartphone runs (Android 9.0) is practically perfectly clean: you will not find any software functions, and even more so advertising, in it.

The device does not overheat even after many hours of operation, and what overheats - it becomes barely warm.

The best device for communication in social networks, work through office applications and mail can not be found.

The battery lasts for two days of work. The front camera lens is hidden in a tiny waterdrop notch, the bezels around the screen are barely visible.

The LED indicator is bright, located next to the conversational speaker. Display - with IPS-matrix and a decent resolution.

You can manually adjust the color settings.

Specifications:

• weight: 150 g;
• dimensions: 75.8 × 157.1 × 8.1 mm;
• aspect ratio: 19:9;
• 4 GB RAM;
• built-in storage: 64 GB;
• battery: 3200 mAh;
• USB OTG;
• LTE Cat.4.

ZTE Blade A7 (2020) 2/32GB

For 2024-2025, this is one of the most frequently purchased models of ZTE Corporation. And this no wonder: the whole set of options and technologies at a low price - who would refuse such a gift?

The model has a contactless payment module installed, there is an excellent triple camera for capturing the beauties of the world and selfies.

Thanks to an additional tray, you can install a second SIM card in your smartphone or increase the memory using a special device..

The protective glass prevents the screen from scratching. S-IPS matrix and wide viewing angles give the image no worse. than on many more expensive smartphones from other brands.

Buyers note smooth, no freezes, system operation.

There are 2 memory modifications available: 3 and 64 GB, 2 and 32 GB. LTE is installed, the battery is able to work for almost two days on a single charge.

Specifications:

• weight: 164 g;
• dimensions: 155 x 72.7 x 8.95 mm;
• Bluetooth: 4.2 with A2DP;
• battery capacity: 4000 mAh;
• video processor: PowerVR GE8320;
• WiFi: 802.11n
• number of pixels per inch (PPI): 282.

TOP 3 Best Inexpensive ZTE Smartphones

ZTE Blade A5 (2019) 2/32GB

Inexpensive smart phone with high performance. Don't expect any surprises from him an ordinary working gadget that will help you in your everyday activities.

With moderate use, the battery will last for a day.

The screen is bright and vibrant. It is possible to combine the phone's memory with the card's memory: not every gadget can boast of such an ability.

There are no pre-installed intrusive programs or proprietary shells in the system.

There are 2 body colors on sale: black and bright blue. Material - polycarbonate, control is via touch buttons.

You can use 2 SIM cards alternately. There is a 3.5 mm audio jack, GLONASS, GPS, G-sensor, proximity sensor.

The warranty period is 12 months.

Specifications:

• weight: 157 g;
• dimensions: 70.6 × 146.3 × 9.55 mm;
• diagonal: 5.45 inch;
• rear camera: 13 MP f/2;
• Processor: ZTE Blade A5 (2019) 2/32GB.

ZTE Blade A5 (2020) 2/32GB

In this budget device, the emphasis was placed on high-quality communication and a good screen.. BUT also for compactness: such a light, comfortable device lying in the hand is still to be looked for.

The glossy cover is very pleasant to the touch. Display with an IPS matrix and comfortable viewing angles, sufficient image clarity, almost reference color reproduction and white point.

The processor for everyday tasks is great, runs smoothly and quickly.

Autonomy is decent: if the backlight is reduced by half, the battery will last for almost 10 hours.

Photos are good, there is a function "shooting against the sun" and HDR mode. The speaker for talking is located on the back of the gadget. Instead of USB-C, there is a microUSB connector.

Specifications:

• processor: SoC Spreadtrum SC9863A;
• weight: 155 g;
• dimensions: 156.7 × 72.6 × 8.0 mm;
• Bluetooth: 4.2;
• front camera: 8 MP (f / 2.4);
• battery: 3200 mAh.

ZTE Blade A7 2019

A super-budget device that can act both as the main and additional means of communication.

It is praised for autonomy and compactness, for power saving mode and low weight. Instead of a fingerprint sensor, a program is installed that allows you to unlock your smartphone by bringing it to your face.

With the most active use of the battery, its charge is enough for a day of work. The screen is bright and detailed, with 16.78 million colors, with a good balance of white and black colors, the frames are almost invisible - they are so thin.

The camera is solid. Runs on Android 9.0.

The body is made of polycarbonate and comes in two colors: black and blue. Management goes through touch buttons.

There is an automatic screen rotation, as well as a light indicator, USB-host, light sensor and proximity.

Can be used as a USB drive.

Specifications:

• weight: 146 g;
• dimensions: 72.8x154x7.9 mm;
• image size: 1560×720;
• Li-Ion: 3200 mAh;
• processor: Unisoc SC9863A (1600 MHz).

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