Updated : Aug 01, 2015, 5:18 PM

ZTE Blade S6

Full Specifications

Android 5.0 Lollipop ZTE MiFavor UI

5.0-inch · 1280x720px

Single camera

2400 mAh

2GB · 16GB

Qualcomm Snapdragon 615

5.0

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Design
Dimensions	5.67 x 2.78 x 0.30 inches 144 x 70.7 x 7.7 mm
Weight	4.73 oz (134.0 g)

Display
Size	5.0-inch
Resolution	1280x720px, 294 PPI
Technology	IPS LCD
Screen-to-body	67.77 %
Features	Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware
System chip	Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 8939
Processor	Octa-core 1700 MHz ARM Cortex-A53
GPU	Adreno 405
RAM	2GB (LPDDR3)
Internal storage	16GB
Storage expansion	microSDHC
OS	Android (5.0 Lollipop), ZTE MiFavor UI

Battery
Capacity	2400 mAh

Camera
Rear	Single camera
Main camera	13 MP (Autofocus)
Flash	LED
Video recording	Yes Video calling
Front	5 MP

Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth	4.0
Wi-Fi	802.11 b,g,n
USB	microUSB, USB 2.0
Location	GPS, A-GPS
Sensors	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Other	Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync

Multimedia
Headphones	3.5mm jack
Speakers	Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Features	Album art cover, Background playback, Preset equalizer
Radio	FM

Cellular
4G (FDD)	Bands 20(800 DD), 8(900), 3(1800), 1(2100), 7(2600)
3G	Bands 8(900), 1(2100)
Data Speed	LTE, HSPA, HSUPA
Dual SIM	Yes
SIM type	Nano SIM

Phone Features
Notifications	Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
Other features	Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording

Regulatory Approval
FCC approval	Date approved: Jul 28, 2015 FCC ID value: SRQ-BLADES6
Measured SAR	Head: 0.67 W/kg Body: 1.07 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.17 W/kg Wireless Router: 1.07 W/kg

Buyers information
MSRP	$ 250

Availability
Officially announced	Jan 28, 2015

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News

The ZTE Blade S6 has received an update today that adds iris scanning capabilities to the phone. A new feature called Sky Eye, which was not available for the phone out of the box, is the main reason for the 25.40MB update. With Sky Eye, you can use ...

ZTE Blade S6 software update enables iris scanner called Sky Eye

Phone buyers in Malaysia can now pre-order the ZTE Blade S6 for the equivalent of $262 USD. The device is being offered by Lazada.com and will be delivered 10 to 14 business days after the order is received. Right off the bat, we should point out tha...

Pre-orders starting in Malayasia for ZTE Blade S6

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Overall User Rating

(1 review)

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Malbec

Arena Apprentice

Could have been the greatest midrange!

Posted: Jun 03, 2015, 7:01 AM

Phone owned for less than 3 months

I like the design, the build and the specs vs money. Compared to the Oneplus One that I have used for the last half year (until the screen freezed and it died on me) it feels pretty smooth on operation. Only when running processor tough tasks (like Photoshop) I can feel that it actually is a midrange player. My only main concern with this device is, that the GPS is not working. I have spent hours searching for solutions in forums etc. with no luck - and no doubt that there is a general problem with the GPS due to the many post addressing exact this issue. I have written to ZTE China but no actual thing is being done. The two latest updates has not addressed this issue.
Another sad story is the AUX/headphone output. If you want to connect to your carstereo through a cable you will be unhappy to know, that it is not possible due to wrong impedance (I think). The phone will keep playing through the build in speaker and not letting the sound pass to the stereo. Headphones though are playing.

The camera is not very good. In daylight you might get some great shots but indoor and in low light conditions it is average. Video performance is bad. You can shoot in 1920x1080px but the result is washed out and without the expected details. Also the light/white balance is changing randomly which is pretty annoying.
The Sony sensor should be the same as in the Oneplus One, but it lacks all the details in resolution which I was very satisfied with when I had the Oneplus One.

Overall a great designed midrange phone, that could have been the best looking and smoothest running if it weren’t for bad camera performance, faulty GPS and a no sound AUX/cable output.
If ZTE fixes the GPS problems, comes up with a better camera app and makes the output work properly this phone will lead the midrangers – Until then it is no way near the best in this range, but it certainly has the potential to get there!

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What I like

Android 5
Design
Overall performance
Specs vs money

What I don't like

General GPS-problem. Satellites are dropped constantly. Mine is useless.
When you connect to your stereo with minijack cable only the phonespeaker plays, aux is not activated. Output works only with headphones.
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