The ZTE Blade V2021 5G has finally launched the in China. The device is a trimmed version of the ZTE Blade V2020 that launched back in October. Despite carrying a lower price tag, the device retains features like a 48MP camera, 5G from the predecessor.
The ZTE Blade V2021 5G is totally different from the predecessor in design. It has a polycarbonate back with a vertical camera setup, a notch display, and a slightly underpowered CPU. In the front, there is a 6.52-inch TFT display with a 60Hz refresh rate.
Under the hood, the device is powered by the MediaTek’s Dimensity 720 5G SoC. The chipset is paired with 4/6GB RAM and 64/128GB storage. However, you also get a storage expansion via a MicroSD slot up to 512GB. For cameras, you get a 48MP f/1.79 main lens, 8MP 120° ultra-wide, and 2MP macro sensor. An 8MP selfie shooter sits at the front tucked under the notch.
Other specifications include a 4,000mAh battery, Bluetooth 5.1, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, 3.5mm audio jack, DTS sound, Type-C port, 5G SA/NSA, GPS for connectivity.
ZTE Blade V2021 5G Specifications
Network Properties
- 2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2
- CDMA 800
- 3G bands: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
- 4G bands: 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
- 5G bands: 1, 3, 28, 41, 78, 79 SA/NSA
- Speed: HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G
Launch
- Announced: 2020, December 02
- Status: Exp. Released 2020, December 22
Design
- Dimensions: 165.9×75.8×8.9mm
- Weight: 188 g
- Colors: Space Gray, Fantasy Blue, Space Silver
- SIM: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Display
- Type: TFT
- Size: 6.5 inches
- Resolution: 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio
Operating System
- Android 10, MiFavor 10.1
Hardware
- Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 720 MT6853
- CPU: Octa-core (4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
- GPU: Adreno 610
- RAM: 4GB, 6GB
- Internal Storage: 64GB, 128GB
- Memory Card slot: microSDXC
- UFS 2.1
Cameras
- Main Camera: Triple
- 48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0″, 0.8µm, PDAF
- 8 MP, f/2.2, 120Ëš (ultrawide)
- 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
- Features: LED flash, panorama, HDR
- Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
- Selfie Camera: Single – 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
- Features: HDR
- Video: 1080p@30fps
Multimedia
- Radio: FM Radio
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- Audio 3.5mm jack: Yes
Connectivity
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
- Bluetooth: 5.0, A2DP, LE
- GPS: Yes, with A-GPS
- NFC: No
- USB: USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go
Features
- Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Battery
- Battery Type and Capacity: Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
- Charging: Fast charging 18W
ZTE Blade V2021 5G Price and Availability
The ZTE Blade V2021 5G comes in three colors- Space Gray, Fantasy Blue, Space Silver. You can take a look at the pricing and storage variants below:
- 4GB RAM, 64GB storage- 999 yuan($152.21)
- 6GB RAM, 128GB storage- 1399yuan($213.16)
The ZTE Blade V2021 5G will be available on JD.com(Jingdong) starting tomorrow(December 3). The official listing on the website shows that the sale will start around 10:00 AM China time(UTC+08:00). The company is also giving initial discounts of up to 100 yuan($15.24) for the 6GB/128GB model. Hence, the effective price of it is 1299 yuan($197.92).
