Blade, blade, feather - ZTE Blade-A6 Max smartphone

ZTE expanded its Blade line of smartphones in 2018. In Russia, since the spring of 2018, the largest of the series has been on sale - ZTE Blade-A6 Max. Mobile phones with different prefixes (Lite, Plus) and letters (V, Z, L, S, X, A) are budget-friendly at a price worthy of their filling. ZTE Blade A6-Max is the novelty of 2018 in this chain. To take or not to take? Better or Worse? We will find answers to all questions here.

A couple of phrases about ZTE

In the Celestial Empire, nothing happens by chance, the East takes words and their meanings very seriously. Each product name has a double meaning, thereby setting up the sales process. The company honors the art tradition of Chinese trade. One of the series of mobile phones was called Blade, which has five meanings - blade, blade, blade (saws), blade (propeller screw), feather (rudder). Deep meaning: in life you can do without these objects, but you want them to be with you.

The supplier of equipment for telecommunications and mobile is the Chinese corporation ZTE, one of the best manufacturers in the world economy in the sector of wireless and wired communications, mobile terminals. Founded over 30 years ago, it has earned a decent rating and reputation. It entered the Russian market in 2000. Closely cooperates with operators "Megafon", "Beeline".

MobiTimes.ru at the beginning of 2018 put ZTE smartphones in the top three in the ranking of sales of budget devices. The secret is simple: affordable price and optimal ratio of build quality and components, useful functionality, modern design. Yes, the brand is not yet very popular, but it is quite in demand, in its sector mobile phones compare favorably with products from other manufacturers.

18 research centers think about the desires of digital consumers. The policy of innovation has led to the fact that the company is actively influencing the formation of cellular communication standards. Of the entire assortment, we note the line, where more than 50 types have been produced in seven years.

ZTE Blade-A6 Max Smartphone

The Blade lineup is inexpensive gadgets. But this does not mean at all that they are weak and outdated. The technical characteristics of this series can compete in functionality and design with expensive devices from well-known companies. Moreover, each popular model of this line must have its own feature. Knowing her, it is easy to make a choice. The range is capable of catering to any taste and specific application task.

We will study today the last sample of the A6 family. There are only three of them: A6, A6 Lite, A6 Max. Let's see what a brand new "propeller" can do, for which client it is designed. Let's compare three mobile phones in several ways.

In March 2018, Russia presented a smart, financially affordable clip Blade - A6. This is the third representative of the line, differing primarily in size. Manufacturers have increased the display, hence the prefix - Max. The case is classic - glass and tactile soft plastic. The weight of the new item is 161 g, the ratio of width to height is 75.8 x 152 mm, and the thickness is 8.3 mm. Not the thinnest and lightest, it compensates for this performance.

The front panel houses the earpiece, front camera, flash, light and proximity sensors, and a two-color event indicator.On the reverse side we find the main rear camera, LED, and another speaker. The power button and volume rocker are traditionally on the right side. Top side - 3.5 mm jet and microphone, bottom - micro-USB 2.0 connector and a second microphone.

General characteristics

OS - Android 7.1.1. Nougat. The seventh version of the operating system is:

• split into two windows, you can work with two applications at the same time;
• shortcuts are displayed on the compact panel;
• filtering incoming by number;
• 3D rendering API improves graphics;
• improved power saving function "Doze";
• virtual reality mode, etc.

Under the removable back panel is a non-removable battery and SIM card slots (dual sim). You can use two nano SIMs, which is very convenient for different categories of subscribers. And in other regions you will not always find your own mobile operator, there are options.

Other functions include voice dialing and voice control, autonomy during flight, a flashlight, and the absence of a fingerprint scanner (this is not relevant now).

Processor and memory

At first glance, it is strange that the new smart is equipped with a frankly weak 32-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 chip. Four cores, a clock speed of 1.1 GHz, an Adreno 304 graphics accelerator at 400 MHz. For a modern mobile, it seems indigestible. AnTuTu benchmark estimated the processor power in the multi-core regulations at 1057 points, the operating system performance - 27771 points, in the rating it is below the fiftieth position.

On the other hand, weak hardware is equipped with an LTE modem, which provides high-speed Internet transmission, speeds up the connection with the subscriber and data transfer up to 150 Mbps. A stable 4G connection is not interrupted on trains, basements, subways. There is Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, radio, GPS / Glonass navigation.

In the arsenal - 2 gig of RAM, 16 - built-in, for which there is a slot (microSD). The total amount of memory is 128 GB.

Nutrition

The case contains a 4000 mAh Li-ion battery pack with Smart-Power Saving. This increases the uptime by 23% and the waiting time by 20%. The creators of "Max" claim that on a full battery you can:

• 12 hours on the Internet;
• 13 hours - watch the video;
• 10 hours - enjoy the games;
• 110 hours - listen to music.

A non-removable battery has recently become an advantage of gadgets. This increases the power. Under average load, you can not charge for 48 hours. A big plus is the On-The-Go technology, which makes the Blade A6-Max a "power point" for other discharged gadgets. Using it as a Power Bank, you can charge your mobile friend 100%, minimally discharging yours.

In addition, OTG allows you to connect a keyboard, mouse, joystick and more to a mobile phone. The non-removable battery allows you to enable the fast charging function. Tests of the owners of "Max" say that after charging 15 minutes, you get an hour and a half of video viewing. The creators promise 100% in 1.5 hours, subject to the use of native components. Stranger wires will tighten the process.

Energy efficiency

The operating system is considered a distinctive feature here. Smart-Power Saving reduces energy consumption by 15% in active games, by 28% in navigation. There are saving phases: after turning off the screen, the processes become inactive, rarely used programs stop.

When the charge remains less than 10%, the smart turns off all unnecessary on its own. Mobile data, vibration, geolocation, all not very important processes will be disabled. The intellectual brain also studies the frequency of application use, user preferences, and then turns on the speed for some, turns off the second, especially energy-intensive programs are controlled. At night, when the owner sleeps, "Max" automatically goes to sleep.

Display

The touchscreen capacitive monitor made using IPS technology gives the device an elegance and an expensive look. The matrix type is TFT means that it is liquid crystal. 2.5D glass is inserted into the A6-Max, this is the rounded edges of the front panel, the feeling of lack of frames. There is a peculiarity - a flexible board is used, due to which a voluminous top with curved edges is obtained.

The aspect ratio is standard 16: 9, the resolution is 1280 x 720 pixels. Full HD 5.5-inch display provides high definition, bright, dynamic images, distinguishes 16.78 million colors.The multi-touch function recognizes five touches at the same time. Automatic picture rotation does not slow down.

Cameras

Multimedia indicators without unnecessary bells and whistles. High-quality images are obtained during the day with the rear camera at 8 MP, if you do not rush. Snapshots are not sharp, autofocus is slow, unstable. LED illumination is provided for night shooting, but it is not recommended to take pictures in the dark. The front camera for selfies is 5 MP, a photo of an average level, there is also a flash, it is bright, but the focusing of a spectacular photo in the evening will not allow.

Shooting quality on the main camera ZTE Blade-A6 Max

Comparative analysis of the Blade A6 line

To choose the most useful device for yourself, it would be nice to understand what tasks it should perform. Many models exist in order to satisfy the most varied customer requirements. Some need comfort when communicating with software, others - the level of shooting, the third - a long charge. Let's see how mobile phones of the same chain are similar and different, which one is better to buy.

Based on the data in the table and reviews on social networks, we get the advantages of the A6 Max:

• enlarged good display;
• separate slots for SIM cards and additional memory (A6 Lite - combined);
• keeps the network well;
• the charge lasts for 2 days.

• battery capacity is lower than that of fellows;
• less RAM and internal memory than the A6;
• photo video is weaker than A6.

The ZTE Blade A6 series smartphones stand out from all others with a decent level of productivity, energy efficiency and autonomy. The indicator is twice the average for androids. Pleased with the cost of the goods, even among the budget range. With an interesting potential of devices and build quality, a very average price.

Who will love the ZTE Blade A6 Max

According to different selection criteria, Max's consumer categories are determined:

1. When working in noisy industries, in places with a high level of noise, a loud call is clearly heard. Good speakers deliver excellent clarity of incoming speech. Listening to music is also pleasant, but the sound is poorly detailed here. Talk a lot - "Max" will suit you.
2. Photos will not please with clarity, and watching videos, films from the World Wide Web is just very comfortable: a large screen, more than 12 hours without recharging. For moviegoers, this option is ideal.
3. You can only play simple casual games. Cool graphics slow down. This is both good and bad. If parents want to reduce the time the child spends in the virtual game world, the cute "Max" will suit it in the best way.
4. Those who often have to travel on business will appreciate the autonomy. There is no need to carry additional devices, get annoyed in search of an outlet in unfamiliar offices, at meetings. In normal working condition, ZTE Blade A6 Max will keep in touch for 48 hours. In standby mode, the month will not turn off.
5. A sufficiently large display and a resource for connecting other gadgets, such as a keyboard or mouse, opens the way to the Internet. A freelancer will definitely like such a device.
6. Energy efficiency when activating the navigator will interest drivers. The Max's card will work much longer, helping to get to a certain place with a minimum waste of time. If you are caught in a traffic jam, there will be no risk of disconnecting and getting lost.

These are just a few of the buyers interested in purchasing the Blade A6-Max. We must also remember that the functionality with the help of Internet can be customized for yourself: activate gestures, reduce or increase icons and their number, reassign the action of buttons, add a navigation icon, etc.

Having carefully studied ZTE smartphones, we confirm that in terms of characteristics they are comparable with the premium class of the main industry leaders. The set of features is the same, in terms of functionality they are not inferior to the flagships, and at the same time the price differs many times for the better for the consumer. When buying a corporation's products, you do not have to pay for the brand, only for the need and reliability.