ZTE Blade V8 mini: reviews and features

In the Summer of 2017 started selling a new model of Chinese manufacturer ZTE. Domestic buyers are already familiar with the brand. To relate it to the flagships, of course, impossible, but there are some interesting “stuff” that attract attention.

The Smartphone ZTE Blade V8 mini (reviews later) is “Junior” version of the familiar V8 models. After the last cut the price, these two machine are competing. The difference in cost is about 2000 RUB. For new asking 13 000 rubles., whereas for the “elder brother” – 15 000 RUB specific differences in the “stuffing” between them. Surprisingly, and size they are similar. But the camera features and screen manufacturer has reduced. Let's see what happens.

Appearance: impressions of the owners

About design reviews ZTE Blade V8 mini (Black, Gold) is only good. Surprisingly, “Junior” version is not inferior in size “senior”. Its display is smaller only by 0.2 inches. Any significant changes in the appearance of the updated model is not received. The only exception is the fingerprint scanner. V8 mini it's located on the rear panel. Front under the screen there are three navigation buttons. They are not backlit, two of them can be reassigned.

For the base body made of metal parts. Plastic inserts removed only in the upper and lower parts, to complete the work of the antennas. They are quite easily distinguishable. However, in a review, users say that the smartphone is causing a pleasant tactile sensation. Due to the narrow housing of the hand phone is convenient, virtually non-slip.

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The fingerprint scanner of the comments from the owners of no. The place that the developers chose, quite successful. Most owners says that there is no need to reach or bend your finger to read a fingerprint. Work the scanner although not lightning fast, but still fast enough. Reviews of ZTE Blade V8 mini Gold said that mistakes in his work are extremely rare.

Controls are displayed on the right side face. The power button is well detectable, the same can be said about the volume control. In this model, the latter is implemented using two separate keys. Microphone hole and the microUSB port is on the bottom. Main speaker manufacturer brought out on the rear panel. In the comments the owners claim that the volume is not a problem.

A Good rating was also given to the Assembly. Peep users are detected, also no backlash.

Let's Talk about the screen

By Studying the numerous reviews of the ZTE Blade mini V8, you will notice that most of the people highlights the characteristics of the display. Its diagonal is 5 inches. IPS-matrix provides a high-quality image, resolution which is 1280×720 pixels. The attractiveness of the gadget attaches to the glass 2.5 D. factory settings the manufacturer used calm colours. For some users it seemed a little dull. But it's not a problem because in the settings you can always select the optimum saturation level and tint to change the temperature.

In the positive reviews users allocate a sufficient range of brightness, no pixelation, good viewing angles. Image distortion only appears when a large slope.

Platform

On what processor is running ZTE Blade V8 mini? Reviews advanced users testify that the device used chipset Snapdragon 435 with 8 compute modules. The maximum rate at which they are capable, limited to 1400 MHz. The graphics is pretty good accelerator Adreno 505. All this is complemented by three gigabytes of RAM in the version with ROM – 32GB. There is another modification-2/16 GB. In reviews, the owners assure that for its price segment, the device shows excellent performance results. It can work not only with simple sentences, but also to play 3D games. Regarding the latter, there may be “brakes”, so in order to avoid such trouble is to just lower graphics settings.

Pleased owners of this model new version of Android – seventh. On top of the operating system used by the shell MiFavor own development 4.2. The interface looks quite attractive. Animated gifs are smooth, it works quickly. When switching between tabs, do not think.

ZTE Blade V8 mini: reviews about cameras

The Undisputed advantage of this model is the main camera. For her, the manufacturer used a dual module. The first has a resolution of 13 MP, the second – 2 MP. If to compare with “senior” version, the pictures are a little worse, but it's not critical. In good light you can get a quality frame from any place, whether outdoors or indoors. Small noise and blur only appear at night. To improve the saturation level and avoid glare, it is recommended to use the HDR mode. Beside him, the camera app has a large number of other settings. Additional 2-megapixel module is only used to obtain 3D images and the bokeh effect. Ifbelieve the reviews of the owners, such opportunities are not too impressive.

For selfie shots and video calls provides 8-megapixel module. “Frontalka” shows good results even in low light. Wide-angle lens, allowing you to take pictures of a big company.

Battery and battery life

A Large number of reviews about ZTE Blade V8 mini dedicated to autonomy. Unfortunately, good results in this criterion the device is not shows. The developers have set on the battery capacity of 2800 mAh. Max, what you can expect on average load, so it's the one day of work. 100% battery power, enough for no more than 3.5 hours of active screen. These results are below average, but it is tolerable.

Developers have set a special option that is responsible for the temperature of the battery. Under heavy load you can enable forced cooling.

Summarize customer reviews about ZTE Blade V8 mini

Unfortunately, this smartphone has caused a mixed reaction of customers. On the one hand, it is impressive fast work, lack of freezes, and with another - absolutely not Shine in terms of Autonomous operation. Let's consider that, according to users, is the undisputed advantage of smartphone V8 mini.

• Quality construction.
• Fast operation of the fingerprint scanner.
• Good front camera features.
• Smart shell.

But the small capacity battery, Wi-Fi, which only works on band 2.4 GHz frequency, weak shooting with the main camera at night is considerably spoiled the impression of the buyers.