Who doesn't dream of a cool multifunctional smartphone? If there are any, then there are only a few of them. Reliability is also valued in a mobile device. Paying attention to the assortment that is presented in specialized stores, we can conclude that the highest quality gadgets are sold at a high price. However, there is still an alternative - devices from the Middle Kingdom. Currently, Chinese manufacturers have achieved good results. Their gadgets not only have a nice appearance, but are also low in cost. This is exactly what the mobile Blade A510 is. This “state employee” has significant advantages, and which ones exactly will be discussed in the article.

Packaging and accessories

The first thing that greets the buyer is the packaging. It is decorated in white. There are no usual images of the phone on it. Instead, the designers used a device diagram drawn with dotted lines. Technical capabilities presented in the form of notations. On the front panel and side faces you can see icons in the form of a letter, light bulb, joystick and others, which tell you what will be available to the user who purchases this model.

Many buyers are undoubtedly interested in what exactly it comes with. ZTE phone Blade A510. Operating instructions and other documentation are necessarily included in the package. In addition to them, there is also a warranty card that provides free service for one year. Also inside the box, the buyer will find a power adapter and a cable with a USB connector. The latter is used not only to charge the device, but also to connect the gadget to other devices, for example, to a computer or laptop. Also in the box, the buyer will see an additional plastic cover. Unfortunately, the manufacturer does not provide the headset included. However, you can purchase it at any store. There will be no problems with choosing a specific headphone model, since the phone is equipped with a standard audio port and works with headsets of any brand.

Design

The first thing the buyer sees when unpacking the package is a beautiful and elegant phone. The standard body color is dark blue. Each user can easily add a little brightness to their device by using the additional panel that comes included.

When designing the phone, the designers used clear symmetry. It is clearly visible if you pay attention to the location of the speaker and microphone. The corners of the case are slightly rounded, which gives the gadget softness. Phone photo ZTE Blade The A510 below confirms this statement 100%.

The front panel is framed by a plastic frame. Due to the fact that it is small, the device looks quite compact. Of course, the main decoration of the front panel is the screen. The manufacturer protected it with special glass, which is coated with an oleophobic coating. His advantage is obvious. During operation, fingerprints practically do not accumulate on the screen. The glass also protects against chips, minor scratches and other damage.

At the bottom of the device, directly below the screen, there is a control panel. There are three buttons on it. The Home key is shaped like a circle in the center. For the rest, the designation in the form of dots is chosen. These keys perform Menu and Back functions. At first this may seem inconvenient, but over time you very quickly get used to this arrangement and designation. Above the screen, in addition to the earpiece, there are light sensors, proximity sensors, an event indicator and, of course, the front camera “window”.

The manufacturer placed only a connector for audio devices on the top end. Below there was a place for USB port, a small hole for a microphone and speaker. As for the side faces, only the right one is functional. On it, according to the standard layout, the volume and power keys are located.

What is on the back cover of the phone? Here the manufacturer placed an LED flash and the main camera lens. The logo applied in silver paint is used as decoration. The stripe located in the lower part of the body is presented in the same shade range.

In order to install SIM cards, you will need to remove the back cover. Below it are two micro and nano format slots. There is also a connector for an external drive here.

Ergonomics

According to most users, the ZTE Blade A510 cell phone leaves only positive impressions when using it. Due to the fact that it weighs only 130 g, your hand does not get tired even during a long conversation. Moreover, its body is shaped in such a way that it is as convenient as possible to interact with the gadget. Many users claim that you can carry the device not only in a bag, but also in the pockets of a shirt, trousers, jacket and other clothes.

It is especially necessary to highlight the thickness of the case. It is only 8.2 mm. This indicator can be considered the standard of modern mobile devices. It is not so small that the phone will be damaged if accidentally dropped, but also not so large that the user will get tired during prolonged interaction.

The build quality of the Chinese device exceeded all expectations. All details are adjusted as precisely as possible. There are no creaks or backlashes.

ZTE Blade A510 phone: display specifications

The manufacturer used a 5-inch matrix in his creation. Its quality can compete with any other brands. IPS technology was used in the production of the display. Due to the fact that there is no air gap, the image displayed on the screen is highly detailed. The most optimal resolution for this diagonal size is 1280x720 px. This is exactly what is used in this model. Image clarity also depends on pixel density. Its indicator is 320 ppi. Even if you look at the picture in close proximity to your eyes, it is impossible to notice the “squares”.

The manufacturer did not forget about such an option as multi-touch. This model supports up to 10 simultaneous touches. The sensor is highly sensitive. An instant reaction follows even after light touches. It was previously noted that the manufacturer used It significantly reduced the screen brightness level, but this does not mean that fingerprints do not remain on the glass at all. But there is no need to worry, as they can be easily washed with any soft cloth. The developers did not use a special film, explaining it this way: the properties of the glass are so high that the screen is highly protected even without it.

The display in this model is characterized by excellent color reproduction and maximum viewing angles. In any lighting, the user can count on comfortable brightness. It changes automatically thanks to sensors. For example, when used outdoors in sunny weather, the brightness level increases to the maximum limit, and indoors it is set to the average level. To make it comfortable to work in the dark, you can reduce the brightness to a minimum.

Camera

Like many other modern gadgets, the ZTE Blade A510 phone has two cameras. The main one is based on a 13-megapixel matrix. With its help you can take pictures with a resolution of 4160x3120 px. By this criterion this model smartphone can compete even with mid-segment devices. The developers used phase autofocus, which allows you to take the most detailed pictures. Only the main camera is equipped with a flash, as it is located on the back of the body. Switching to video mode, you can record videos with a resolution of 1280x720 px. Frame change per second is 30 units.

According to the majority of users, the quality of the optics impressed everyone without exception. For this price category this is more the exception than the rule. The best quality photos are taken in good lighting. They are distinguished by a high level of contrast and real color reproduction. A slight noise may appear in low light conditions. This is precisely what can be considered a drawback that spoils the high rating of optics.

For the front camera, the developer chose a fixed focus. It is based on a 5-megapixel sensor. The maximum photo resolution is 2592x1944 px. In their reviews, users often pay attention to the fact that it is not very suitable for selfies, since the blurred image is clearly visible in the pictures.

Hardware "stuffing"

The ZTE Blade A510 phone did not cause any harsh comments from users in terms of performance. It is based on the MediaTek MT6735P brand chipset. Works this processor on 4 computing modules of the Cortex-A53 type. The system capacity is 64 bits, which allows users to install the most modern applications on the gadget. The Mali-T720 video card is responsible for the graphics. It copes well with all types of images, including animated ones.

Performance features are complemented by one gigabyte RAM. This allows the operating system to run without freezing. Each user can notice that desktops switch smoothly and quickly. The orientation of the picture changes literally in one second. If you work with non-resource-intensive applications, they open very easily. The indisputable advantage of this model is that many 3D games launch with a bang.

To work with the phone, the user is provided with 8 GB of integrated memory. Of course, not all of them will be available. A certain number are occupied system files. For those who find the remaining capacity insufficient, it is recommended to install memory cards. With their help, the storage for downloading additional software will be expanded to 32 GB.

Platform

This smartphone model is based on the sixth Android versions. The manufacturer used a new shell, so some users may find it difficult to set up the ZTE Blade A510 for the first time. However, don’t worry, all the changes are very easy to understand. For example, swiping down to the desktop will open an additional menu. It provides the ability to change the effect that appears when transitioning between screens. It has also become easy to change wallpaper and set the icon display style. In principle, the rest of the settings remained the same as in the “pure” Android 6 version.

According to users, the operating system looks quite harmonious, and the new shell has opened up many new opportunities. The changes did not affect the keyboard, phone book and dialing. The manufacturer used a minimum of preinstalled programs in the factory configuration. However, this is not a problem, since in Google Play Market you can download all the necessary software.

Autonomy

Equipped with a rechargeable battery with a capacity of 2200 milliamps per hour. It is worth noting that its characteristics are not outstanding. Results battery life can be assessed as satisfactory. If you reduce the load on the gadget, you can count on 1.5 days. With active interaction, the user will have to charge the battery in the evening.

Communication capabilities

Deal with communication capabilities The instructions for the ZTE Blade A510 phone will help. It says that the device is designed to work with two SIM cards mobile operators. There is support for fourth generation networks. The device can also be used as a radio station using headphones.

Many users paid attention to the excellent navigation module. It works very quickly: in less than 30 seconds it can find up to 4 satellites. In addition, the device is equipped with Bluetooth version 4.1, GPS, and a Wi-Fi module of the 802.11 b/g/n/ac standard.

ZTE Blade A510 phone: owner reviews

Having studied all the owner reviews presented on the Internet, we can highlight the main advantages and disadvantages this phone. The advantages undoubtedly include:

• Bright high quality screen.
• Excellent camera performance.
• Decent level of performance.
• Wide communication capabilities.
• Modern elegant design.

But almost no reviews mention any shortcomings. The only thing that can be attributed to the weaknesses of this gadget is the relatively short battery life when the load increases.

In conclusion

Of course, Chinese gadgets are not distinguished by original solutions. Most often, models of famous brands serve as prototypes for them. The ZTE Blade A510 phone was no exception. However, if you study its characteristics in detail, then the external similarity with “apple” products can easily be considered an advantage. Of course, the difference still exists, but it is fully compensated by the low cost. In 2016, the Blade A510 was sold for approximately 8,000 rubles, while Apple devices are supplied to stores with a price tag two or even three times higher.

Device type:

Smartphone/Communicator

2G standards:

Standard mobile communications defines the technologies used and the principle of constructing mobile communication networks. Mobile communication networks are usually divided into analog (NMT, AMPS) and digital (D-AMPS, GSM, CDMA, WCDMA, UMTS), and also classified by generation (generation) stages of development of the standards themselves.
GSM(Global System for Mobile Communications) is the most popular and widespread second-generation 2G cellular communication standard almost all over the world. In our country, as in most European countries, under this standard frequencies of 900 and 1800 MHz are allocated. In the countries of the American continent, it is customary to use frequencies of 850 and 1900 MHz.
The widespread introduction of GSM to replace outdated analogue networks has made it possible to significantly expand the subscriber base and the range of services provided, making cellular communications widely available. However, the specifics of GSM limit the services currently in demand based on high-speed Internet access.

GSM 1800 / GSM 1900 / GSM 850 / GSM 900

3G standards:

3G(Third Generation) - Third generation mobile communication technologies based on packet data transmission. Third generation 3G networks usually operate in the range of about 2 GHz, allowing data transfer at a speed comparable to a dedicated home Internet. In addition to standard voice telephony services, 3G networks are initially focused on various multimedia services, such as video telephony and video conferencing, online viewing of broadcast television and films, listening to Internet radio, etc. The most common third generation communication standard is WCDMA (UMTS) , operating in most European countries, incl. in Russia and CIS countries.

UMTS 2100 / UMTS 900

4G standards (LTE):

4G (Fourth generation)- The fourth generation of mobile communications, characterized by high data transfer speeds and increased quality voice communication. Fourth generation networks include technology mobile transmission data LTE(Long Term Evolution). Data transfer speeds using the LTE standard theoretically reach 173 Mbit/s for reception (download), and 58 Mbit/s for upload (upload).

LTE 1800 / LTE 2100 / LTE 2600 / LTE 800 / LTE 900

VoLTE:

VoLTE (in English Voice over LTE - voice over LTE)- voice transmission technology over the LTE network, which allows you to provide voice services and deliver them as a data stream over LTE. MegaFon is the first telecom operator in Russia to launch VoLTE without restrictions on the type of users: all subscribers only in the Capital region, regardless of tariff plan and the payment system used, can connect to the "HD voice in 4G" service and make calls via new technology using mobile devices supporting VoLTE of the MegaFon network.

Number of SIM cards:

Battery:

The difference in the chemical composition of batteries determines their physical and consumer parameters.
Ni-Cd(Nickel - Cadmium) and Ni-Mh(Nickel - Metal Hydride) batteries are quite heavy and bulky. Being not completely discharged before recharging, they are prone to loss of capacity (memory effect), and therefore require periodic maintenance (charge-discharge, so-called training).
Against, Li-Ion(Lithium Ion) and Li-Pol(Lithium - Polymer) batteries do not have these disadvantages. However, they lose their charge faster at low temperatures and have poor resistance to drops. Ease of maintenance and comparatively smaller size and weight were decisive factors for their active use.

Li-Ion, 2200 mAh

Wireless charging function:

A phone with wireless charging function can be charged without connecting a cable; you just need to place it on a special induction panel. A wireless charger is usually not included with your phone and must be purchased separately.
When choosing charger pay attention to the wireless charging standard (the most common is Qi).

NFC module:

NFC(Near Field Communication, "near field communication") - technology wireless communication, which makes it possible to exchange data between devices located at a distance of up to 20 centimeters. Many applications possible NFC technology: transfer files between devices, connect to accessories, use the device as a payment card, etc.

Equipment:

Telephone, replaceable back panel, network charger with USB connector, USB cable, warranty card, instructions, packaging

Warranty period:

Memory and processor

Amount of random access memory (RAM):

RAM, which is used by programs and applications in the device to operate. The speed of the device depends on its size. The actual free memory capacity may differ from that specified by the manufacturer.

Built-in memory capacity:

Built-in device memory- the total amount of memory intended for both storing user data and applications installed by the manufacturer, and also includes a section with the Operating System. The actual free memory capacity may differ from that specified by the manufacturer.

Display and keyboard

Display type:

TFT IPS- High quality liquid crystal matrix. It has wide viewing angles, one of the best indicators of color rendering quality and contrast among all those used in the production of displays for portable equipment.
Super AMOLED - if a regular AMOLED screen uses several layers, between which there is an air gap, then in Super AMOLED there is only one such touch layer without air gaps. This allows you to achieve greater screen brightness with the same power consumption.
Super AMOLED HD- differs from Super AMOLED in its higher resolution, thanks to which you can achieve 1280x720 pixels on a mobile phone screen.
Super AMOLED plus- this is a new generation of Super AMOLED displays, differs from the previous one by using a larger number of subpixels in a conventional RGB matrix. The new displays are 18% thinner and brighter than displays made using the old PenTile technology.
AMOLED- an improved version of OLED technology. The main advantages of the technology are significantly reduced power consumption, the ability to display a larger color gamut, reduced thickness and the ability of the display to bend slightly without the risk of breaking.
Retina- high pixel density display designed specifically for Apple technology. Pixel density per Retina displays such that individual pixels are indistinguishable to the eye at a normal distance from the screen. This ensures the highest image detail and significantly improves the overall viewing experience.
Super Retina HD- the display is made using OLED technology. The pixel density is 458 PPI, the contrast reaches 1,000,000:1. The display has a wide color gamut and unsurpassed color accuracy. Pixels in the corners of the display are smoothed at the sub-pixel level, so edges are not distorted and appear smooth. The Super Retina HD reinforcing layer is 50% thicker. It will be harder to break the screen.
Super LCD is the next generation of LCD technology, it is characterized by improved characteristics compared to earlier LCD displays. The screens not only have wide viewing angles and better color reproduction, but also lower power consumption.
TFT- A common type of liquid crystal display. Using an active matrix controlled by thin-film transistors, it is possible to significantly increase the performance of the display, as well as the contrast and clarity of the image.
OLED- organic electroluminescent display. It consists of a special thin-film polymer that emits light when exposed to an electric field. This type of display has a large reserve of brightness and consumes very little energy.

Touch display:

A touch display is a conventional graphic display, on top of which there is either a pressure-sensitive substrate or infrared sensors. Such a display reacts appropriately to presses with a stylus (pen) or fingers and is a more convenient way to interact with the device than a keyboard.

Additional display:

As a rule, an additional display is installed in folding phones. Depending on the model of the device, the additional display may display the caller's number, time, signal reception level and battery charge level.

Multimedia

FM radio:

Your favorite radio stations or news programs will accompany you on a long journey and on the way to work. In some cases FM radio tuner can also be used as an alarm clock.
However, it should be remembered that due to design features, for the radio to work on almost all phone models, it is necessary to connect a wired portable headset.

Photo/Video camera

Main camera:

Thanks to the built-in digital camera very easy to capture important points from life or shoot a video. Modern smartphone cameras are often not inferior in quality to real cameras. Using two, three or even four modules allows you to take wide-format photographs, photograph distant objects and achieve the effect of artistic background blur - bokeh.

Autofocus:

Flash:

Designed for short-term and intense illumination of objects during shooting. IN cell phones It can be xenon (which is based on an electric gas-discharge lamp filled with xenon) or LED (LEDs act as a light source).

LED

Main camera picture size:

Front camera picture size:

Maximum resolution of images obtained when photographing using the built-in camera. It is measured in the number of pixels horizontally and vertically. The higher the number of pixels, the clearer your photos will be.

Communications and interfaces

WiFi:

WiFi(IEEE 802.11) is a high-speed wireless connection technology aimed at building corporate, private or public networks. The technology is based on the use of so-called multiple access points (hot-spots), to which client terminals are connected. Wi-Fi technology is described by many specifications (standards), which is reflected in their name by the last letter (for example, IEEE 802.11g).
Based on Wi-Fi technology, public Internet access points have been created in cafes, hotels, airports and other places. Connecting a device to such points is as simplified as possible and requires entering a network identifier (SSID), username and password.

Bluetooth module:

Technology Bluetooth implements wireless connection of devices via a secure radio channel in the 2.4 GHz range. The technology is based on the use of profiles (services) as tools for performing specific tasks (audio gateway, hands-free, headset, file transfer, dial-up networking, serial port, etc.). Each profile contains a specific set of operations and defines possible areas of interaction between devices.
With a Bluetooth connection, devices can be located at a distance of up to ten meters from each other, and therefore, the development of wireless accessories is one of the prerogatives of this technology.

Bluetooth stereo support:

bluetooth stereo or A2DP(Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) is a Bluetooth profile or service designed to transmit music in stereo sound. Devices that support the A2DP profile allow you to listen to music using wireless bluetooth headphones, thereby freeing you from the limitations imposed by traditional wired stereo headsets.

Connection to PC:

By connecting the device to a personal computer, you can quickly and conveniently edit telephone entries or organizer notes, save important SMS messages or backups contents of the device, download various pictures, melodies, photos or video clips, go online.
Depending on the characteristics of the device, connection to a PC is carried out using an interface cable, infrared port, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi modules.

Audio jack:

Type of connector for connecting external audio devices (wired headsets, headphones, speakers). Many modern smartphones use a universal connector for audio output, charging and data transfer, for example, USB Type-C or Lightning.

Messages

SMS:

SMS(Short Messages Service) or short text messages represent an alternative way to exchange information in cellular networks. Most devices support receiving and sending SMS messages in both English and Russian. Type the desired text, for example, “Darling, I’m home. I kiss you and am waiting for you,” and within a few seconds it will be delivered to the mobile device you specified.
In addition, based on the SMS service, a variety of SMS services are provided, from weather forecasts and exchange rates, to dating and downloading simple melodies or pictures.

MMS:

MMS(Multimedia Messaging Service) is a universal technology for exchanging multimedia messages, which is a development of the idea of ​​short SMS messages. In addition to plain text, an MMS message can contain color pictures and photographs, sound files various formats or short videos. In addition, MMS messages can consist of several frames, representing a kind of animation.
When sending multimedia messages, GPRS or EDGE packet data transmission is used. You can send MMS messages either to a device compatible with this technology or to email.

Email:

Built-in email client is an analogue of programs for working with by email on a personal computer, but in a slightly limited version. Typically, an E-mail client allows you to send and receive emails, as well as small attachments in the form of files with pictures or melodies.

Alerts

Vibration alert:

In situations where the use of sound notification is not entirely appropriate or is completely useless, built-in vibration alert will inform you with a slight trembling of the device body about incoming call or other event. For example, at a lecture or meeting, near a busy highway or at a noisy party.

Additional features

Sensors:

Accelerometer(or G-sensor) - sensor of the device’s position in space. As a main function, the accelerometer is used to automatically change the orientation of the image on the display (vertical or horizontal). Also, G-sensor is used as a pedometer, it can be controlled various functions device by turning or shaking.
Gyroscope- a sensor that measures rotation angles relative to a fixed coordinate system. Capable of measuring rotation angles in several planes simultaneously. A gyroscope together with an accelerometer allows you to accurately determine the position of the device in space. Devices that use only accelerometers have lower measurement accuracy, especially when moving quickly. Also, the capabilities of the gyroscope can be used in modern games for mobile devices.
Light sensor- a sensor that sets the optimal brightness and contrast values ​​for a given light level. The presence of a sensor allows you to increase the battery life of the device.
Proximity sensor- a sensor that detects when the device is close to your face during a call, turns off the backlight and locks the screen, preventing accidental clicks. The presence of a sensor allows you to increase the battery life of the device.
Geomagnetic sensor- a sensor for determining the direction of the world in which the device is directed. Tracks the orientation of the device in space relative to the magnetic poles of the Earth. The information received from the sensor is used in mapping programs for terrain orientation.
Atmospheric pressure sensor- sensor for precise measurement atmospheric pressure. It is part of the GPS system, allows you to determine altitude above sea level and speed up location determination.
Touch ID- fingerprint identification sensor.

Accelerometer / Light / Proximity

Satellite navigation:

GPS(Global Positioning System - global system positioning) - satellite system navigation, providing measurement of distance, time, speed and determining the location of objects anywhere on the Earth. The system is developed, implemented and operated by the US Department of Defense. The basic principle of using the system is to determine location by measuring distances to an object from points with known coordinates - satellites. The distance is calculated by the delay time of signal propagation from sending it by the satellite to receiving it by the antenna of the GPS receiver.
GLONASS(Global Navigation Satellite System) - Soviet and Russian satellite navigation system, developed by order of the USSR Ministry of Defense. The measurement principle is similar to the American GPS navigation system. GLONASS is designed for operational navigation and timing support for land, sea, air and space-based users. The main difference from the GPS system is that GLONASS satellites in their orbital motion do not have resonance (synchrony) with the rotation of the Earth, which provides them with greater stability.

• 2G, 3G,
• Android 6.0
• Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
• Display 5", 1280x720 Pix
• 2 cameras: 13 Mpix and 5 Mpix
• 8 GB + MicroSD up to 128 GB

* Specifications and delivery set, including pre-installed or additional software, are subject to change by the manufacturer without prior notice.

Everyone loves top-end smartphones: they have ultra-high resolution screens and powerful processors, and your favorite multi-megapixel cameras and all sorts of newfangled technologies. But budget devices are also popular, so we also need to talk about new products in this segment.
Meet the ZTE Blade A510.

Appearance

Probably the main thing in appearance inexpensive smartphone - originality. This is not just another plastic tub with a display. It is noticeable that the designers tried to at least somehow diversify the appearance of the A510 and, let’s say, they succeeded.
Yes, the entire smartphone is made of plastic, but there are still positive aspects to this. For example, the glossy turquoise back cover has an interesting coating that does not show fingerprints or even minor scratches.
The other lid, matte garnet, cannot boast of this. The stripe at the bottom, by the way, does not help the reception in any way; it is pure decoration.
The cover is removable, but underneath it, unexpectedly, is a non-removable battery. There are also 2 slots for SIM cards of two formats nano and micro, and a separate slot for a memory card.
In addition to the main microphone, there is also an additional one at the bottom of the body for noise reduction during calls and video recording.
The edging around the screen is also made of plastic, but strong – not a single scratch in two weeks. Thanks to the special coating it looks like metal - very stylish for this class.
It protrudes slightly above the screen, so you can place your smartphone on a table with the display down and not be afraid of it getting scratched.
The power button and volume rocker are a little slippery, but have such a clear and noticeable action.
In general, I liked the assembly of the ZTE Blade A510. Considering that it is inexpensive, and even disassembles, and when twisted it does not make any sounds at all.
For this, I give a solid five to the newcomer to the Ukrainian smartphone market.

Screen

With the screen, of course, everything is no longer so simple. We are dealing with a smartphone that costs about $100, which means it has a screen of the appropriate class. And there is something to talk about.
This is a five-inch IPS matrix with a resolution of 1280 by 720 pixels. Standard in this price category, so I won’t find fault with the pixel density.
It would be possible to refer to the color rendering, because it is heavily loaded with cold tones. But this can be easily adjusted in the settings.
There is a built-in MiraVision utility where you can change not only the color temperature, but also the contrast, saturation, image brightness and even sharpness.
On my test sample, the colors were far from ideal - the white was bluish, the black was a little gray. This is clearly visible if you look at the display at an angle.
With maximum brightness everything, I would say, is excellent: in sunny weather, even in autumn, everything is perfectly visible on the screen.
Suddenly, the budget phone has adaptive brightness control, which works absolutely adequately.
The display is covered with protective glass from an unknown manufacturer. It is quite thin - stains are visible from strong pressure. I would advise getting additional protective glass.
I couldn’t see the oleophobic coating here, but my finger glides perfectly across the glass.

Performance

The performance of the Blade A510 is nothing surprising. Here we have a classic set for this class of devices with a couple of nuances.
Not the most productive MediaTek MT67 processor with four Cortex-A53 cores is the norm, but 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of internal memory is somehow not enough even for a budget employee.
Especially when you consider that exactly half of these eight are available to the user. Yes, there is support for memory cards, this saves the situation, but still, you won’t be able to install many applications, much less games, on the A510.
In principle, you won’t need to bother with the latter at all. It’s already clear from the benchmarks that it’s normal here and only simple arcade games will work with stable FPS.
In principle, if you are not bothered by the ladder of pixels on your car, you can also play Asphalt 8 - the game even works well at very low graphics settings.
The final verdict is the benchmark results: 18 thousand points in Antutu.

Software

But I have no complaints at all about the system and the shell. The smartphone runs on Android 6, which is covered with MiFavor's own shell.
You cannot switch to a clean system, as in the older A610. There is no list of applications, its own program icons and animation - in short, it depends on the taste and color.
By swiping from the bottom edge of the screen, a special customization menu opens - all sorts of wallpapers, swipe effects, icons, and even the color scheme of the design theme.
Notification shade and multitasking mode exactly the same as in the standard sixth android.
In the settings, the only interesting thing I would note is the ability to swap the back keys and the application menu. Convenient if you most often hold your smartphone in one specific hand.
I would also include its own update system as an advantage - right after the first turn on, the smartphone asked to update.
By the way, I have zero complaints about the performance of the system itself. Everything works quite quickly even with one gigabyte of RAM. Unless you can keep many applications in memory, of course.

Cameras

Everything is standard here with cameras. That is, the numbers, as always, mean absolutely nothing. Here front camera- 5 megapixels, main - 13. Is this good or bad? It would seem that this is almost a record for a phone of this class, but the modules here are also budget ones.
Front camera During the day it takes good pictures, quite detailed and bright, but in the evening or at night I would not use it.
The situation is similar with the main camera. Yes, it can shoot FullHD video, but its quality does not shine - the picture is quite dark, plus the focus is a little inadequate.
The images from the main camera have good detail, but the dynamic range is not very wide. Unexpectedly, the camera copes well with macro. If you get creative, you can get really decent photos during the day.

Display

As we said earlier, the ZTE Blade A510 has a five-inch screen with a resolution of 1280 × 720 pixels. Its pixel density is correspondingly low: almost 274 dots per inch, but this is enough for comfortable work with the device - individual pixels are not striking. Movies and photographs look quite detailed, the text too, except that the smallest font “floats” a little. There is a pixelation effect, but it doesn’t hurt the eyes: the notorious ladder of dots will only be visible if you bring the device close to your eyes. The low resolution looks doubly justified if you remember the class of the device - the computing power of the chip used in it is not enough to quickly render images in Full HD.

The screen is made using IPS technology. Of course, the matrix in the device is inexpensive. This is hinted at, for example, by not very wide viewing angles - if you look away from the perpendicular, the contrast will noticeably drop and the black color will turn dark purple. The touch surface is well configured: the device responds to touch accurately and quickly, adequately recognizes gestures and supports up to ten simultaneous clicks. You won't be able to work with the A510 wearing gloves - the sensitivity is not that high.

The display has a high brightness margin, which you wouldn’t expect from a budget solution. The maximum luminosity of the white field on the ZTE Blade A510 screen is 466 cd/m2, and if necessary, it can be increased to 474 cd/m2 in the “bright” mode. Safety glass It is equipped, as usual, with an oleophobic coating and a polarizing filter, and there is no air gap between it and the matrix - all this reduces the number of unwanted reflections and helps to easily erase fingerprints from the screen. The image is visible even in the sun - on a fine day you don’t need to look for a shadow to see what’s happening on the screen. It is noteworthy that the device is equipped with a light sensor - in the budget class this is more of a bells and whistles than a standard component. With its help, the device can independently set the brightness level that is comfortable for working in certain conditions and does this quite correctly.

The contrast of the ZTE Blade A510 screen is also quite good. In “standard” mode - 1063:1, in “bright” mode - all 1089:1. Blacks look relatively deep at any backlight setting. For a budget model, these are simply excellent indicators.

The color temperature, unfortunately, is significantly higher than the reference value of 6500 K - on average as much as 9000 K. The picture on the display looks cold. Fortunately, the ZTE shell provides the ability to programmatically adjust color reproduction. It is noteworthy that you can customize not only the white balance, but also brightness, contrast, color saturation and a number of other parameters using MediaTek’s proprietary MiraVision technology. This somewhat saves the situation with color rendering.

ZTE Blade A510 - software color adjustment

With such a white balance, there is no need to wait for precise adjustments to gamma 2.2. However, the green and red gamma curves are close to the reference curve - the deviation is not very minor. Medium and light shades of gray are overexposed, but also not critical. But the blue curve... in general, this is the explanation for the cold colors - it is very strongly raised along its entire length.

The color gamut is almost identical to the sRGB reference color space. In general, if it weren't for the miracles with the blue color, we could say that the display is set up well. Well, you’ll have to tinker with setting it up, fortunately the ZTE Blade 510 provides all the possibilities for this.

⇡ Hardware and performance

The system-on-chip in the ZTE Blade A510 is, of course, not a flagship - here it is MediaTek MT6735P. It includes four ARM Cortex-A53 cores with a frequency of 1 GHz. The graphics controller is an ARM Mali-T720 module operating at 650 MHz. The platform is made using a 28nm process technology. The RAM in the device is one gigabyte. And this, of course, is not enough - even taking into account the HD screen. There is almost no built-in flash memory at all - four gigabytes, of which approximately 1.7 GB is available to the user. The rest of the space is reserved by the operating system. Fortunately, there is support for microSD - this partially saves the situation.

Budget smartphones in our test laboratory are, frankly, rare. Moreover, it is so rare that we really have nothing to compare the ZTE Blade A510’s scores in synthetic tests with. I had to pair the smartphone with a obviously stronger and more expensive rival - LG X view. This gadget is built on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 chip and costs 18 thousand rubles - almost twice as expensive as the Blade A510.

General benchmarks that test the performance of the entire computing subsystem - AnTuTu Benchmark 6 and Geekbench 3 - clearly showed that these smartphones are close in power: the Blade A510 lags behind its more expensive competitor only slightly.

The device copes well with everyday tasks: the Blade A510 can sometimes become thoughtful or slightly jerk the image when displaying animation operating system, however, during a week of testing, things never came to a critical freeze. The A510 copes with displaying multimedia content, viewing electronic documents and web surfing quite confidently - and it is not entirely correct to demand more from it.

To be honest, ZTE Blade A510 toys are difficult. The number of frames per second even in simple arcades or puzzles often falls below the coveted 30 FPS, while “heavy” 3D applications are best left for more expensive gadgets. This smartphone is not intended for games - it has other tasks. Until the very end he maintained the same level as the LG X view - for this alone you can applaud him.

⇡ Communications and wireless interfaces

ZTE Blade A510 can fully work with two SIM cards. Moreover, the smartphone has two separate slots for SIM cards and its own card slot microSD memory- the common half-measure in the form of combined connectors has bypassed this smartphone, and this is good news. But, of course, there is only one radio module in the device, so when any activity occurs on one of the cards, the second one becomes temporarily unavailable - a classic implementation of an inexpensive dual-SIM smartphone.

It is noteworthy that the Blade A510 has one slot for a Micro-SIM card, and the second for a Nano-SIM. If you plan to use the device with only one SIM card, then you definitely won’t need to contact the cellular operator’s office to get a card of the required format. It's convenient. Working with SIM cards is carried out in a standard way: the user needs to determine which one to use to call, send messages and access the Internet by default. The Blade A510 copes well with its main task - voice calls. The volume reserve of the conversational speaker is decent; the interlocutors did not complain about poor audibility. We had no comments regarding the quality of network signal reception during the test. The device can operate in fourth generation networks: it supports the LTE Cat standard. 4 with a maximum theoretical data reception speed of 150 Mbit/s, transmission speed of 50 Mbit/s. All bands important for Russia are supported.

The device has Bluetooth support and Wi-Fi. Wireless interfaces work stably. The device transferred songs to wireless speakers, connected to public points Wi-Fi access. All this happens quickly.

The device navigates the terrain using a module that can receive signals from GPS and GLONASS satellites. It copes well with the role of a navigator - it takes less than a minute to determine the device’s location. After running the profile test, the ZTE Blade A510 detected eight satellites and navigated by six of them. The navigation error radius was small - about four to five meters.

⇡ Camera

The front camera in the smartphone is five megapixel, with fixed focus and without flash. The quality of the photos is quite standard - in good lighting the picture turns out quite good, in artificial light it becomes overgrown with noise and loses detail, and in the dark the front camera is completely helpless.

The main camera of the Blade A510 is equipped with a 13 megapixel sensor, an automatic focus system and a single LED flash. She can shoot videos in Full HD format.