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ZTE Blade A35 review: 196 specs compared

Avg. price:~£95RAM capacity:2 GBInternal storage:64 GBScreen size:6.75 inchesMain camera megapixels:?

ZTE Blade A35 Review: Compare 196 technical specifications and 7 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

ZTE Blade A35
6.6/10

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

6.3

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

6.3

Reviews score

10%

5.9

Sentiment score

â–¼Worse than 81% of smartphones
7.6

Value for money

Value for money
7.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 61%
6.3

Technical score

Technical score
6.3/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

25%

6.0

Performance

18%

6.6

Camera

15%

5.3

Display

15%

6.4

Battery

10%

9.2

Software

10%

6.0

Connectivity

4%

3.2

Audio

3%

6.4

Design

â–¼Worse than 65%
6.3

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.3/ 10
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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6.3

Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.9

Average grade

20%

6.9

Popularity

Grades by review (7)
1 review, its grade estimated from the review text. 6 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 77%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
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Where to buy
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Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the ZTE Blade A35

Based on 1 · 6

Reviewers like the long battery life and solid build, but find photos poor and charging slow.
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Technical Specifications of smartphone ZTE Blade A35

Technical score
Technical score
6.3/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Score components:

25%

6.0

Performance

18%

6.6

Camera

15%

5.3

Display

15%

6.4

Battery

10%

9.2

Software

10%

6.0

Connectivity

4%

3.2

Audio

3%

6.4

Design

6.3
Reviews score
6.3
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Score components:

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.6
Processor model
?
Storage type
?
RAM capacity
2 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 2 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 98.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.2% of smartphones.
Internal storage
64 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 64 GB which is smaller than the storage of 89.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 7.9% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
1.6 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 1.6 GHz which is lower than the boost speed of 95% of smartphones and equal to that of 4.5% of smartphones.
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What reviewers say
Operating system
Android
This smartphone runs Android, which is more mainstream than the system in 4.8% of smartphones and the same as in 95.2% of smartphones.
Android version
?
Direct OS updates
?
Promised software updates
?
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone runs an open-source operating system. 5.2% of smartphones offer this.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
?
Main camera aperture
?
Main camera sensor area
?
Main camera pixel size
?
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Number of SIM slots
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.7% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.2% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
eSIM support
no
ZTE Blade A35 does not have eSIM support. 19.9% of smartphones offer this.
5G connectivity
no
This smartphone does not have 5G connectivity. 66.7% of smartphones offer this.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
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Screen size
6.75 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.75 inches which is larger than the screens of 67.3% of smartphones and equal to those of 2.5% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
?
Pixel density
262 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 262 ppi which is lower than that of 91% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.4% of smartphones.
Display type
IPS LCD
This smartphone uses a IPS LCD display type. 0% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
90 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 90 Hz which is lower than in 65.7% of smartphones and equal to that in 18.6% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 5,000 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 28.2% of smartphones and equal to those in 29% of smartphones.
Charging speed
?
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.2% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.1% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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What reviewers say
Stereo speakers
no
This smartphone does not have stereo speakers. 64.3% of smartphones offer this.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.1% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
?
FM radio
yes
This smartphone includes an FM radio. 34.3% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless Bluetooth audio. 12.5% of smartphones offer this.
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Height
167.7 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 167.7 mm which is taller than 82.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.4% of smartphones.
Width
77.4 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 77.4 mm which is wider than 77.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.9% of smartphones.
Thickness
8.5 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 8.5 mm which is thicker than 60.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 4.3% of smartphones.
Weight
?
Device volume
?
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What reviewers say

ZTE Blade A35 vs the average smartphone

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  • 2x more L2 cache
    This smartphone has more L2 cache than the average smartphone (2048 KB vs 1,024 KB). The average L2 cache is 1,024 KB.
    2,048 KB vs 1,024 KB
  • 0.08 inches inch larger screen size
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.8 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.75 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • Supports fast boot
    This smartphone supports fast boot, the average smartphone does not. 22.1% of smartphones include fast boot capabilities.
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.1% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Has FM radio
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.3% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • 2.74x cheaper
    ZTE Blade A35 is cheaper than the average smartphone (£95 vs £260).
    £95 vs £260
  • 2.74x cheaper
    ZTE Blade A35 is cheaper than the average smartphone (£95 vs £260).
    £95 vs £260
  • 2x more L2 cache
    This smartphone has more L2 cache than the average smartphone (2048 KB vs 1,024 KB). The average L2 cache is 1,024 KB.
    2,048 KB vs 1,024 KB
  • Supports fast boot
    This smartphone supports fast boot, the average smartphone does not. 22.1% of smartphones include fast boot capabilities.
  • 0.08 inches inch larger screen size
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.8 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.75 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.1% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Has FM radio
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.3% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • Inferior display type
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • 75% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (64 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    64 GB vs 256 GB
  • 3.67x larger process node
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (22 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    22 nm vs 6 nm
  • No ultrawide rear camera
    ZTE Blade A35 does not have an ultrawide rear camera, while the average smartphone does. 62.6% of smartphones offer this.
  • No 5G connectivity
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.6% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • 6 GB less RAM
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (2 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    2 GB vs 8 GB
  • 25% lower refresh rate
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (90 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    90 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • No stereo speakers
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.3% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • 13.7% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.3/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models

    6.3

    Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.9

    Average grade

    20%

    6.9

    Popularity

    Grades by review (7)
    1 review, its grade estimated from the review text. 6 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    6.3 vs 7.3
  • 24.4% lower sentiment score
    5.9 vs 7.8
  • 0.4% worse value for money
    ZTE Blade A35 has worse value for money than the average smartphone (7.63 vs 7.7).
    7.63 vs 7.66
  • 75% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (64 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    64 GB vs 256 GB
  • 3.67x larger process node
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (22 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    22 nm vs 6 nm
  • 6 GB less RAM
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (2 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    2 GB vs 8 GB
  • 33.3% lower CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a lower CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (1.6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    1.6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 75% less L3 cache
    This smartphone has a smaller L3 cache than the average smartphone (1,024 KB vs 4,096 KB). The average smartphone has an L3 cache of 4,096 KB.
    1,024 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • No ultrawide rear camera
    ZTE Blade A35 does not have an ultrawide rear camera, while the average smartphone does. 62.6% of smartphones offer this.
  • No 5G connectivity
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.6% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • No NFC
    This smartphone does not support NFC, the average smartphone does. 83.3% of smartphones feature NFC.
  • Inferior display type
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • 25% lower refresh rate
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (90 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    90 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 33.7% lower pixel density
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (262 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    262 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 500 nits lower peak brightness
    This smartphone has a lower peak brightness than the average smartphone (500 nits vs 1,000 nits). The average smartphone peak brightness is 1,000 nits.
    500 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • No stereo speakers
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.3% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • No LDAC support
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.1% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • No aptX HD
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.2% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • Lower IP rating
    This smartphone has a lower IP rating than the average smartphone (IP54 vs IP67). 0.00% of smartphones have a higher IP rating.
    IP54 vs IP67
  • 1.4 mm wider
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (77.4 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    77.4 mm vs 76 mm
  • 4.1 mm taller
    This smartphone is taller than the average smartphone (167.7 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone has a height of 163.6 mm.
    167.7 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 0.2 mm thicker
    This smartphone is thicker than the average smartphone (8.5 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone has a thickness of 8.3 mm.
    8.5 mm vs 8.3 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
PhoneWorld
≈ estimated
01/11/2024
Hands-on review · design, camera, battery and daily use
Verdict
ZTE Blade A35 is definitely worth buying for its design, large smooth screen and long battery life.
9.0
DHIARCOM
≈ estimated
03/10/2024
Hands-on review · gaming, battery, camera and face unlock tests
Verdict
ZTE Blade A35 is a satisfying buy with attractive design, a bright screen, smooth gaming and a handy Live Island feature.
7.0
Mister Mobility
≈ estimated
22/08/2025
Hands-on review · performance, camera and battery
Verdict
ZTE Blade A35 is a bare-bones entry phone, but it runs smoothly and has good battery life for tight budgets.
8.0
Creative Moments Hub
≈ estimated
31/07/2025
Full review · design, performance, camera and battery
Verdict
ZTE Blade A35 is one of the best budget entry phones this year, with a long-lasting battery and a low price.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.0
mobility.com.ng
≈ estimated
04/09/2025
Review · Budget 4G phone
Verdict
The ZTE Blade A35 is a basic 4G phone whose 5,000mAh battery lasts a full day, but its single camera is only decent and it has no fingerprint sensor.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about ZTE Blade A35

  • The 5000 mAh battery is large, so charging can wait longer.
  • The 6.75-inch screen is big enough for video and reading.
  • The 90 Hz refresh rate keeps scrolling smooth.
  • 5G and NFC are both included.
  • Fast boot gets the phone ready quickly after switching on.
  • Notification customization lets you decide which alerts get your attention.

What customers don't like about ZTE Blade A35

  • 2 GB of RAM is low, so heavy apps feel slow.
  • The 500 nits peak brightness makes the screen look dim in strong sun.
  • No optical image stabilization, so shaky video looks rough.
  • There is no wireless charging, so it needs a cable every time.
  • At 77.4 mm wide and 167.7 mm high, it is large for one hand.

Verdict

Its 5000 mAh battery and 6.75-inch screen are the main draw of the ZTE Blade A35. The 90 Hz refresh rate keeps scrolling smooth, and 5G and NFC are both included. Fast boot means it gets going quickly when you switch it on. Its 2 GB of RAM and 22 nm chip mean heavy apps will feel slow. There is 64 GB of storage, so you may need to clear space for big games. The screen is 262 ppi and peaks at 500 nits, so it can look dim in strong sun. The camera has no optical stabilization, so shaky video looks rough. It suits someone who wants a big screen, a big battery and a phone that starts fast, and does not run many apps at once.

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