ZTE Blade S6

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Anonymous
k0h
15 Mar 2015

AnonD-264898, 15 Mar 2015Coming from Nokia 3210, Moto Razr V3x, Nokia E61, Samsung P... moreis this phone support LTE T-Mobile

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AnonD-264898
tV0
15 Mar 2015

Coming from Nokia 3210, Moto Razr V3x, Nokia E61, Samsung P780, HTC HD2, iPhone 4, Lenovo S890, LeMoto P780, Alcatel Idol X, LeMoto K910, Huawei Honor 3C and previously ZTE Nubia Z7 Max.

Got the ZTE Blade S6 unit from Lazada with RM150 discount at RM789. Playing for 15 days already (since 1st March 2015)... Not rooted Lollipop 5.0 under Stock ROM v1.0.0B07. Here's my comments about this unit:

A = Android = MiFavor 3.0 UI on top of Lollipop is acceptable. Not many junk apps out of the box. As rooting the 64-bit Snapdragon 615 is not available (as of this review date), it is not for Android Geek moderators. Plain users will enjoy the custom Lollipop interface.
B = Body-Built = ZTE manages to make the plastic feel 'acceptable'but definitely not iPhone 6-ish. Buttons are nicely placed and decent feedback. Blue-LED capacitive buttons with interchangeable functions (menu vs back) are a welcome feature. Thickness and weight are comfortable. 3rd party casing and tempered-glass protector is encouraged as the body is very slippery if you have dry palm. There is no Gorilla Glass protection.
C = Call quality = At par with my current ZTE Nubia Z7 Max but not to challenge the ultimate Moto RAZR V3x. You can get reception even inside elevator or basement one.
D = Data = LTE modules for Nano-SIM 1 are stable. Bluetooth is stable too.
E = Email = Email client is flexible compared to other Android-based phones. It works as intended.
F = Free-apps = None which is a shame. I was hoping lifetime WhatsApp license just like the Alcatel Idol X.
G = Games = As expected, heavy titles are not an issue with Snapdragon 615 + Andreno 405 + 2GB RAM.
H = Hangouts = Video call for Skype, Google Hangouts, Tango etc. is superb for 5MP front facing camera.
I = Internet = AOSP browser is smooth. No checker-board effect on heavy websites.
J = Juice = 2400mAh Li-Ion = "Decent". Claimed talk-time, stand-by time, etc. are achievable for dual-standby-nano-SIM LTE phone. Power consumption during idle state is 3% from 11pm to 5am. Daily usage can threaten my previous LeMoto P780.
K = Kamasutra (wink-wink) = Phone vibrates with notification/ringtone. Vibrating sensation is above average. Ladies may use it for other purpose(s)... LOL...
L = Loudspeaker = Not the loudest for back-firing speaker. AKM Hi-Fi is not applicable for loudspeaker. Maximum volume will crack the sound. Bass is below average.
M = Music = The so-called AKM HiFi technology manipulation is noticeable. Headphone/earphone usage is encouraged.
N = Navigation = Working as expected. Lock satellite within 10 seconds. Waze and Google Maps are working normally, even indoors.
O = One-hand Operation = I have "big" hands and "long" fingers ;-) No further comment. 5" screen with thin bezel does help but since the edges are rounded with frosted plastic back cover, this finished material does not help in one-handed operation. Too slippery to my taste.
P = Picture = 13MP Sony IMX214 module is exceptional packed with standard camera features/modes. Auto mode camera snapshot is reliable. Macro shots are acceptable.
Q = Quirks = The capacitive blue-LED buttons are not sensitive. But this can be improved in the next ROM release.
R = Rooting = Not available as of 15th March 2015.
S = Sound = Earphone sound manipulated by AKM Hi-Fi software mode is noticeable. Back-firing speakerphone is below average even at maximum volume.
T = Texting = Stock keyboard is Touchpal. Swipe gestures is supported. I'm OK with TouchPal but you may need other 3rd party keyboard apps to choose for the best typing experience on the silky-smooth 5" screen.
U = User-Interface = ZTE made Mi-Favor 3.0 smooth & flexible with various themes to choose. Thanks to the 2GB RAM.
V = Video = Capturing 1080P video is acceptable. 4K is not available. Auto-focus is acceptable. Stock video player app can consume many formats. Kudos for that.
W = WiFi = The best and at par with ZTE Nubia Z7 Max. Other phones only manage to get 1-2 bars in my basement floor test. But Blade S6 and Nubia Z7 Max capture 5 full bars without fail. Huawei Honor 3C gets 4 bars. iPhone 4 only 3 bars.
X = X-factors = For dual-nano-SIM LTE phone (SIM1 4G; SIM2 2G) with 2GB RAM supported by 16GB onboard storage is worth every penny. Strong voice/data/Wi-Fi reception is a desperate move for those who live in the outskirts or camping sites. Gamers will like this unit too. Major factors are 64-bit Snapdragon 615, Adreno 405 and 64-bit Android Lollipop.
Y = YouTube = The 5" IPS screen 720P resolution accompanied by excellent LTE connection is an enjoyable experience.
Z = Zero-figure. Based price at Malaysia Ringgit RM939-point-zero-zero is a smart investment with current 64-bit chip plus Android Lollipop out-of-the-box.

CONCLUSION : Buy it if you are looking for medium-spec phone having dual-nano-SIM LTE support. 64-bit Snapdragon 615 at below RM800 is affordable with the Lollipop 5.0 engine out-of-the-box. The ZTE Blade S6 will be my daily media/gaming experience unit but definitely cannot replace my current ZTE Nubia Z7 Max (RM1,149), which is my trust-able smart gadget for the past 6 months.

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gee
TSN
13 Mar 2015

I really love the design of this phone with the blue circle home button n 2 led back n option at each side.

So far theres no lag, but apps sometimes stop working, but it might be cause by the new android lolipop. Needs an upgrade to repair this.
The wifi is connected instantly.
But the wifi sometimes cannot be turn off. Its turn back on after i have switch it off.
Wasn't hoping so much from an Android as crashing of app is something normal for an Android.
Battery lasted a bit longer then i had expected.
Gps was ok. Didn't wait that long.
Its very light n too thin to handle.

The display is superb.

Anything else u guys want me to check with this phone.

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m86k
m86
08 Mar 2015

vvv, 07 Mar 2015where I can press more to install additional languages?If you don't have the language you need, go on play store and search for "more locale" app.

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vvv
a44
07 Mar 2015

AnonD-372227, 07 Mar 2015You can find all languages. Press more...where I can press more to install additional languages?

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AnonD-372227
3F}
07 Mar 2015

vvv, 24 Feb 2015only major languages installed :( shame for you zteYou can find all languages. Press more...

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steve
3Tu
06 Mar 2015

and where is ZTE blade 6 plus? why is not here on this site?

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steve
3Tu
06 Mar 2015

and what about the blade S6 plus? why is still not here already on gsmarena in specifications?..this one of top models from ZTE was also presented on MWC 2015 in Barcelona

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Anonymous
tnD
05 Mar 2015

AnonD-370518, 03 Mar 2015somebody please tell me... 1)where should i buy from (copy... more1. you could buy from vifocal site, and price $239.99

2. ZTE Blade S6 supports 4G: LTE: 1800/2600/900/700MHz, not 2300MHz

3. it has a 2400mAh battery

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AnonD-370518
t}3
03 Mar 2015

somebody please tell me...
1)where should i buy from (copy the online path)...?
2)it's work 4g indian band (LTE-2300)....?
3)what about talk time hours...?

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AnonD-370039
3ad
02 Mar 2015

vvv, 24 Feb 2015only major languages installed :( shame for you zteYou can install additional languages if you want. That's not a problem at all.

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Ici
0FA
28 Feb 2015

gpmaster, 25 Feb 2015let me ask again If someone who already got his phone, cou... moreI've got this phone and the GPS performance is terrible. I was waiting half an hour for lock on a clear sky, where next to it my Moto G (first gen) got a lock in 5 sec.

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Anonymous
m86
25 Feb 2015

Anonymous, 25 Feb 2015the resolution g3 are better than note and the back camera ... moreYou need to understand that G3/Note have nothing to do in here, people looking for Blade S6 are looking for 250$ phone, not 400$ ones. So make sense.

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Anonymous
m86
25 Feb 2015

Anonymous, 25 Feb 2015the resolution g3 are better than note and the back camera ... morei have all 3 phones, no need to trust you. They are all mine, not my father's/gf/uncle...

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Anonymous
PTG
25 Feb 2015

Anonymous, 24 Feb 2015G3 isn't same category and its colors are very dull for scr... morethe resolution g3 are better than note and the back camera are good than sisley trust me i have both

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Anonymous
m86
25 Feb 2015

virgin, 25 Feb 2015looks like an iPhoneOr a Meizu if you have known for a while

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Anonymous
m86
25 Feb 2015

gpmaster, 25 Feb 2015let me ask again If someone who already got his phone, cou... moreYou got a review on first page with battery performance.

GPS, i haven't used it but it's a SD cpu, so no worries about locking fast, it's not a mediatek phone with mostly defective gps (i owned several to know that).

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gpmaster
NKb
25 Feb 2015

let me ask again
If someone who already got his phone, could say something about battery performance (how often has to charge) and also GPS performance ?? How fast gps get a fix location etc. ??

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virgin
9La
25 Feb 2015

looks like an iPhone

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Anonymous
m86
24 Feb 2015

Anonymous, 24 Feb 2015i think lenovo sisley are better and g3 most better becaus... moreG3 isn't same category and its colors are very dull for screen. Check G3 opinions, you will see that excepted resolution its screen is not something you will remember.

I have a lenovo sisley too, the only things were the sisley is good at, is its aluminium case and the amoled screen.
Its case is better because it's really too cheap on the ZTE, normally i would prefer plastic to aluminium because less subject to temperature variations.
And screen it's almost a tie : on Sisley, colors are not well calibrated as they are on Galaxy S, so you get sometimes oversaturated colors.
On the ZTE, it's "only" a lcd, but screen is just awesome to look at, hard to believe it's only a lcd. I had a girl friend over here a few minutes ago, who just tested it and totally agreed about this gorgeous screen.

Note that i'm a super amoled lover but i have no problem admitting the greatness of the ZTE's. No wonder why Apple just signed with JDI (Blade S6 screen manufacturer) for their next plant.. If i'm not mistaken.

And off course, SD410 on Sisley, SD615 on Blade S6, you are getting 50% more performance for gaming.

I have yet to see better pictures taken from the Sisley, but Front flash is a killer on the Sisley still.

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