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ZTE Blade S6 review

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The ZTE Blade S6 currently has an Informr score of 7.7 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 6 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.
Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
1.7 GHz
Processor
Processor
1.7 GHz
5"
Screen Size
Screen Size
5"
13+ MP
Camera
Camera
13+ MP
2400 mAh
Battery

What the Critics Are Saying...

Notebookcheck
Notebookcheck

Buyers who do not see long battery runtimes and decent speakers as top priority and are looking for a high-performance, affordable smartphone should certainly take a look at ZTE's Blade S6.

- Florian Wimmer, Notebookcheck
Coolsmartphone
Coolsmartphone

It has been nice to use the ZTE Blade S6 over the last week as it has been refreshing to see such a new phone from a Chinese manufacturer coming straight to market. Beyond the initial launcher it is a clean(ish) Android Lollipop experience. Whilst it does have some shortcomings in a few areas, this...

- Garry Clark, Coolsmartphone
Beta News
Beta News

Obviously, given the interior excellence, compromises would have to be made to keep the ZTE competitively priced. You’ll find those compromises most evident within the design, screen and battery power the phone affords. But the phone truly excels in other areas. Especially thanks to an ex...

- Henry McIntosh , Beta News
TechRadar
TechRadar

Decent specs and a lightly skinned Android 5.0 Lollipop are spoiled by a cheap and nasty design, but the ZTE Blade S6 remains good value for those who can look beyond its external flaws.

- Jon Mundy, TechRadar
Tech Advisor
Tech Advisor

At a touch over £150 the ZTE Blade S6 is a great-value Android Lollipop phone with strong general performance and an attractive iPhone 6-like build. Dual-SIM and 4G LTE connectivity, a selection of smart gestures and a capable Sony camera all add to this phone's appeal, but its battery life is...

- Marie Brewis, Tech Advisor
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Common Questions

We've got you covered! Download a free PDF copy of the ZTE Blade S6 user manual here.

ZTE backs up the Blade S6 with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.

If your Blade S6 has problems and is still within its warranty period, you could contact ZTE support or the retailer you purchased the phone from. You'll find ZTE's contact information here. If your phone is off warranty and needs repair for a physical problem such as a broken screen or bad battery, you should visit an authorized service centre or a local phone repair shop. You can also connect with others in The Informr Community Forum to find and share answers to questions.

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Screen Size
5"

The ZTE Blade S6's screen size is 5 inches with x pixels resolution.
Processor
1.7 GHz

There is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 Octa core 1.7 GHz processor (CPU).
OS

The phone runs on proprietary operating system firmware.
Camera
13+ MP

You can take photos or capture video with the phone's onboard 13+ MP camera.

There is also a secondary front facing camera with 5+ megapixels resolution.
Storage
16 GB

Internal memory is 16 GB. An external, MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 32 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.
Battery
2400mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion), 2400 mAh battery. ZTE's performance ratings are 8 days standby time, 901 minutes, 421 minutes Wi-Fi surfing.

Blade S6 Specs

Overview
Release Date February 10, 2015
Regions Available United Kingdom
Operating System

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Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 Octa core 1.7 GHz
Internal Storage 16 GB
RAM 2 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible
TTY/TDD
Noise Cancellation
SAR Head: 0.78 W/kg
Body: 0.67 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included AC Charger, Manual
Cellular
Networks
GPRS, EDGE, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Details
Mobile / Cellular Data
4G/LTE
Push-to-talk (PTT)
Wi-Fi Calling
Voice over LTE (VoLTE)
SIM card size
Yes
Dual SIM
Connectivity
USB Micro-USB 2.0
USB OTG Support
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared
Bluetooth 4.0
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HFP, HSP
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Mobile Hotspot
Memory Expansion Slot
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 32 GB)
NFC
Data Tethering Compatibility
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
 13+ Megapixels
Zoom
Flash
Additional Rear Camera Info
 Auto focus, Effects, Geotagging, Panorama, Self-timer
Video Recording Formats
 3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, WMV
Video Recording Parameters
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
 5+ Megapixels
Additional Front Camera Info
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (IPS)
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution x pixels
Pixel Density 294 pixels
Size 5 inches
Secondary Display
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Multi-Touch
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating
Additional Display Features Capacitive touch screen
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity 2400 mAh
Removable Battery
Wireless Charging
Fast Charging
Video Playback Time Up to 480 minutes
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Up to 421 minutes
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Talk Time Up to 901 minutes
Standby Time Up to 8 days
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Bar
Material Plastic
Colors White
Dimensions [H x W x D] 14.4 x 7.1 x 0.8 cm (5.7 x 2.8 x 0.3 in)
Weight 134 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof
Rugged design
IP Rating
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key
Home Key
Input / Keyboard Type Touchscreen
Navigation Type Touchscreen
External Volume Control
Fingerprint Sensor
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