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ZTE Libero Flip (6GB + 128GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£530RAM capacity:6 GBInternal storage:128 GBScreen size:6.9 inchesMain camera megapixels:50 MP & 2 MP

ZTE Libero Flip (6GB + 128GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.7/10

Overall score

Score
6.7/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components

90%

6.7

Technical score

10%

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User score

â–¼Worse than 52% of smartphones
7.0

Value for money

Value for money
7.0/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

7.7

Price

â–¼Worse than 78%
6.7

Technical score

Technical score
6.7/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 52% of models
Score components

25%

6.7

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.1

Camera

15%

7.8

Display

15%

5.5

Battery

10%

7.1

Software

10%

7.4

Connectivity

4%

6.0

Audio

3%

6.5

Design

â–²Better than 52%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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    N/A~ £530
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Technical Specifications of smartphone ZTE Libero Flip (6GB + 128GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.7/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 52% of models
Score components:

25%

6.7

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.1

Camera

15%

7.8

Display

15%

5.5

Battery

10%

7.1

Software

10%

7.4

Connectivity

4%

6.0

Audio

3%

6.5

Design

6.7
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
ZTE Libero Flip (6GB + 128GB) has a popularity of 1 point, which is lower than 63.9% of smartphones.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 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 78% of models
Score components:

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

7.7

Price

7.0
Brand name
ZTE
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 processor which is faster than processors in 64.2% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.5% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
6 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 6 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 71.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 10.8% of smartphones.
Internal storage
128 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 128 GB which is smaller than the storage of 61.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 28.4% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.4 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.4 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 36.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 13.4% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 13
Android version
Android 13
This smartphone runs Android version Android 13 which is older than that found in 50.6% of smartphones and equal to that in 16.5% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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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
50 MP & 2 MP
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 50 MP & 2 MP which is lower than that of 57.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 12.9% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/2.5
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/2.5 which is narrower than that of 100% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
24.5 mm²
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 24.5 mm² which is smaller than the main camera sensor area of 71.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.8% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
0.7 µm
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 0.7 µm which is smaller than in 64.6% of smartphones and equal to the size in 10.4% of smartphones.
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Number of SIM slots
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
1 SIM, 1 eSIM
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.9 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.9 inches which is larger than the screens of 93.8% of smartphones and equal to those of 2.6% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1188x 2790 px
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1188x2790 px which is higher than that of 79.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Pixel density
439 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 439 ppi which is higher than that of 76.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.6% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 34.7% of smartphones and equal to that in 55.2% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
4,310 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 4,310 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 86.8% of smartphones and equal to those in 0.1% of smartphones.
Charging speed
33 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 33 W which is faster than in 38.9% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 12% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
no
This smartphone does not include stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
This smartphone does not include a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
2
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 10.5% of smartphones and equal to the number in 66.6% of smartphones.
FM radio
no
This smartphone does not include an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
?
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Height
170 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 170 mm which is taller than 87.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.2% of smartphones.
Width
76 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 76 mm which is narrower than 47.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 3.2% of smartphones.
Thickness
7.3 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 7.3 mm which is thinner than 94.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.2% of smartphones.
Weight
214 g
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 214 g which is heavier than 77% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 0.3% of smartphones.
Device volume
90,440 cm³
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 90,440 cm³ which is smaller than 67.9% of smartphones.
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ZTE Libero Flip (6GB + 128GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • 0.23 inches inch larger screen size
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.9 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.9 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 33.3% smaller process node
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (4 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    4 nm vs 6 nm
  • Higher screen resolution
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (1188x2790 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    1188x2790 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    5 vs 4
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • 11.1% higher pixel density
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (439 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    439 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Supports aptX Adaptive
    This smartphone supports aptX Adaptive, the average smartphone does not. 34.5% of smartphones include aptX Adaptive support.
  • 3x more shader units
    This smartphone features more shader units than the average smartphone (768 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    768 vs 256
  • 33.3% smaller process node
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (4 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    4 nm vs 6 nm
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    5 vs 4
  • 3x more shader units
    This smartphone features more shader units than the average smartphone (768 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    768 vs 256
  • 14.3% higher maximum RAM
    This smartphone supports more maximum RAM than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB RAM.
    16 GB vs 14 GB
  • 16.4% faster memory speed
    This smartphone supports faster memory speed than the average smartphone (3200 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone supports 2750 MHz memory speed.
    3,200 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (1x2.4 GHz & 3x2.36 GHz & 4x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    1x2.4 GHz & 3x2.36 GHz & 4x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    This smartphone supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average smartphone (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)). The average smartphone uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • 0.23 inches inch larger screen size
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.9 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.9 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • Higher screen resolution
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (1188x2790 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    1188x2790 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 11.1% higher pixel density
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (439 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    439 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Supports aptX Adaptive
    This smartphone supports aptX Adaptive, the average smartphone does not. 34.5% of smartphones include aptX Adaptive support.
  • Supports aptX
    This smartphone supports aptX, the average smartphone does not. 50% of smartphones are aptX compatible.
  • 1 mm thinner
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (7.3 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    7.3 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • Is foldable
    This smartphone is foldable, the average smartphone is not. 3.9% of smartphones are foldable devices.
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2.5 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/2.5 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • 36.8% slower GPU clock
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (600 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    600 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 50% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • No stereo speakers
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • 13.8% smaller battery capacity
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (4310 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    4,310 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • No memory card slot
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • Lacks focus mode
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • 23.4% smaller main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (24.5 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    24.5 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • 5.44x less popular
    ZTE Libero Flip (6GB + 128GB) is less popular than the average smartphone (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • 2.04x more expensive
    ZTE Libero Flip (6GB + 128GB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£530 vs £260).
    £530 vs £260
  • 5.2% worse value for money
    ZTE Libero Flip (6GB + 128GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (6.97 vs 7.3).
    6.97 vs 7.34
  • 36.8% slower GPU clock
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (600 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    600 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 50% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • 2 GB less RAM
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (6 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    6 GB vs 8 GB
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • Lacks focus mode
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • No battery health monitoring
    This smartphone lacks battery health monitoring, the average smartphone includes it. 66.3% of smartphones provide battery health stats.
  • Does not allow app offloading
    This smartphone does not support app offloading, the average smartphone does. 51.9% of smartphones support app offloading to save space.
  • Lacks instant markup
    This smartphone does not support instant markup, the average smartphone does. 52.2% of smartphones include instant markup tools.
  • Older Android version
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 13 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 13 vs Android 14
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2.5 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/2.5 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • 23.4% smaller main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (24.5 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    24.5 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (50 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    50 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • 0.1 µm smaller main camera pixel size
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (0.7 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average smartphone has a pixel size of 0.8 µm.
    0.7 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2.4 vs f/2.2). The average smartphone front aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.4 vs f/2.2
  • No memory card slot
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • 13.8% smaller battery capacity
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (4310 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    4,310 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 10% slower reverse wireless charging speed
    This smartphone has a slower reverse wireless charging speed than the average smartphone (4.5 W vs 5 W). The average smartphone speed is 5 W.
    4.5 W vs 5 W
  • No stereo speakers
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • 9.1% heavier
    This smartphone is heavier than the average smartphone (214 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    214 g vs 196.2 g
  • 6.4 mm taller
    This smartphone is taller than the average smartphone (170 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone has a height of 163.6 mm.
    170 mm vs 163.6 mm

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Third-party reviews

What we like about ZTE Libero Flip (6GB + 128GB)

  • Most affordable foldable smartphone on the market, especially with Japanese carrier discounts
  • Stylish and unique design with a circular external 'Sub Display' for widgets and camera previews
  • Large 6.9-inch internal AMOLED display that is bigger than some flagship competitors
  • Solid build quality for the price point, featuring a smooth hinge with decent resistance
  • Functional circular outer screen that supports music controls, step tracking, and taking selfies with the main camera
  • Relatively large 4,310 mAh battery for a flip phone with decent 33W fast charging

What we don't like about ZTE Libero Flip (6GB + 128GB)

  • Mid-range Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 processor can struggle with intensive tasks and gaming
  • Noticeable heating issues during extended use of apps like YouTube or heavy games
  • Poor low-light camera performance and disappointing indoor photo quality
  • Limited water and dust resistance (IP42 rating), making it vulnerable to splashes
  • Internal screen durability concerns, with some users reporting the factory screen film peeling or the screen breaking
  • Software limitations, including a lack of consistent updates and a camera shutter sound that cannot be muted
  • No support for wireless charging

Verdict

The ZTE Libero Flip is a budget-friendly clamshell foldable smartphone that includes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 processor, 6GB RAM, and 128GB of internal storage. Its main features include a 6.9-inch foldable AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 1.43-inch circular AMOLED cover display for quick notifications and selfies using the 50MP main camera. Key pros are its accessible pricing, especially in markets like Japan where it is positioned as one of the cheapest foldable phones, and a design that folds completely flat. However, it comes with some drawbacks, including no support for NFC or expandable storage, a low IP42 rating for dust and water resistance, and its primary availability being limited to Japan and other specific markets.

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