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ZTE Blade Force review

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Operating system
Android
Processor
1.4 GHz
Screen Size
5.5"
Camera
8+ MP

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ZTE released the Blade Force on October 10, 2017.

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

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

If your Blade Force 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
5.5"

The ZTE Blade Force's screen size is 5.5 inches with 720 x 1280 pixels resolution.
Processor
1.4 GHz

There is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 427 Quad core 1.4 GHz processor (CPU).
OS

The phone runs on the Android 7.1 Nougat operating system (OS).
Camera
8+ MP

You can take photos or capture video with the phone's onboard 8+ megapixel 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, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.
Battery
2300mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion), 2300 mAh battery.

Blade Force Specs

Overview
Release date October 10, 2017
Regions available USA
Mobile / Cellular Data 4G/LTE
Networks
GSM:
850/900/1800/1900 MHz
CDMA:
800/850/1900 MHz
UMTS:
850/900/1700/1900 /2100 MHz
LTE:
1700/1900/700/850 /1800/2600/2500 MHz
Data:
GPRS, EDGE, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
SIM card size Nano-SIM
Dual SIM No
Operating System Android 7.1 Nougat

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Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 427 Quad core 1.4 GHz
Internal Storage 16 GB
RAM 2 GB
ROM No
GPS Type A-GPS
Hearing Aid Compatible Yes
TTY/TDD Yes
Noise Cancellation Yes
SAR Head: 0.62 W/kg
Body: 0.83 W/kg
Languages English, Spanish
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included USB Power Adapter, Manual, Data Cable
Power & battery
Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity 2300 mAh
Removable Battery No
Wireless Charging No
Fast Charging No
Video Playback Time Unknown
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Unknown
Internet Use (Celluar) Unknown
Talk Time Unknown
Standby Time Unknown
Physical Characteristics
Design type Bar
Multi-Use Smart Phone / PDA Yes
Material Plastic
Colors Black
Dimensions [H x W x D] 15.6 x 7.8 x 0.9 cm (6.1 x 3.1 x 0.4 in)
Weight 170 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof No
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (IPS)
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution 720 x 1280 pixels
Pixel density 267 pixels
Size 5.5 inches
Secondary Display No
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer
Graphics Yes
Themes Yes
Backlit Illumination Yes
Zoom / Magnification Yes
Screen Orientation Lock Yes
Multi-Touch Yes
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features Capacitive touch screen
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key Yes
Home Key Yes
Mute Key No
Input Type Touchscreen
Navigation Type Touchscreen
Predictive Text Entry Yes
Physical keyboard No
Voicemail Key No
Any Key Answer No
Voice Commands Yes
Keypad/Screen Lock Yes
External Volume Control Yes
External Media Playback Controls No
Fingerprint Sensor No
Call Management
Wi-Fi Calling No
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) Yes
Contact List Capacity Depends on system memory
Multiple Numbers Per Contact Email address, Other fields
Contact Groups Yes
Auto Answer No
Voice Activated Dialing Yes
Photo Caller ID Yes
Web / Email / Messaging
Web Browser Yes
Email Client Yes
Email Protocols POP3, IMAP, Microsoft Exchange
Additional Email Features Gmail
Messaging SMS, MMS, IM
Push-to-talk (PTT) No
Connectivity
USB Micro-USB 2.0
USB OTG Support Unknown
Infrared No
Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HFP, HSP
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
WiFi Encryption WEP/WPA/WPA2
Mobile Hotspot Yes
WiMAX No
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB)
PC Synchronization Yes
TV Out No
DLNA Support No
NFC No
Data Tethering Compatibility Yes
Java Applications No
Brew Applications No
ECML / Digital Wallet No
Camera
Main Camera
Aperture
 Unknown
Resolution
 8+ megapixels
Multi-camera
 No
Zoom
 No
Flash
 Yes (LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
 Auto focus, Effects, Geotagging, Panorama, Self-timer, HDR, Time lapse mode
Video Recording Formats
 3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, WMV
Video Recording Parameters
 Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels)
Front Camera
Resolution
 5+ megapixels
Zoom
 No
Additional Front Camera Info
 No
Video Recording Parameters
Audio / Video
Audio Playback Yes
Audio Formats AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, MIDI, MP3, MP4, M4A, WMA, WAV
Radio No
Video Playback Yes
Video Playback Formats 3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, WMV
Streaming Video Yes
External Speakers Yes
Headset Jack 3.5mm
Custom Ringtones Yes
Vibration Alert Yes
Downloadable Ringtones Yes
Ringer ID Yes
Haptic Feedback Vibration Yes
Speakerphone Yes
Apps
To-Do / Task List No
Calendar Yes
World Clock Yes
Alarm Yes
Stop Watch Yes
Timer Yes
Calculator Yes
Currency Converter No
Weather Yes
Stocks No
Maps Yes
NotePad No
Voice Memos / Recorder Yes
Games Downloadable
Apps Downloadable
Included Software / Apps -
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Additional comments Other Names (AKA): ZTE N9517
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L. Mills

I bought this phone from Qlink Wireless as part of the Lifeline free government phone

Qlink charged me 80 for the ZTE Blade Force. It is decent phone. RAM is sufficient, processor is okay, screen is large and clear.... However the wifi keeps turning off so I use my data up. If I keep my location on it wont turn off as often. I cannot turn my data off. Ever. No matter what troubleshooting steps I go through with Qlink tech support. don't want to sound paranoid but there's a few other suspicious behaviors on the phone to make me not buy it or recommend it to anyone.

Qlink charged me 80 for the ZTE Blade Force. It is decent phone. RAM is sufficient, processor is okay, screen is large and clear.... However the wifi keeps turning off so I use my data up. If I keep my location on it wont turn off as often. I cannot turn my data off. Ever. No matter what troubleshooting steps I go through with Qlink tech support. don't want to sound paranoid but there's a few other suspicious behaviors on the phone to make me not buy it or recommend it to anyone.

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Jen

Do not purchase this phone. I have so many repeat text messages and very delayed texts. It can take up to 24 hrs to receive any text and when u do, th

Beware..do your research of this product first
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