ZTE Blade Q Mini

  • Released 2014, January
    126g, 8.9mm thickness
    Android 4.2
    4GB 1GB RAM storage, microSD slot
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  • 4.0"
    480x800 pixels
  • 5MP
    Video recorder
  • 1GB RAM
    MT6572
  • 1500mAh
    Li-Ion

ZTE Blade Q Mini - Specs

Network Technology GSM / HSPA
2G bands GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 900 / 2100
Speed HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
Launch Announced 2013, October
Status Available. Released 2014, January
Body Dimensions 125.5 x 63.9 x 8.9 mm (4.94 x 2.52 x 0.35 in)
Weight 126 g (4.44 oz)
SIM Micro-SIM
Display Type IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 4.0 inches, 45.5 cm2 (~56.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
Platform OS Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Chipset Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
CPU Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU Mali-400
Memory Card slot microSD, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)
Internal 4GB 1GB RAM
Main Camera Single 5 MP, AF
Features LED flash
Video Yes
Selfie camera   No
Sound Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
 Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Comms WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth 3.0, A2DP
GPS Yes, with A-GPS
Radio FM radio
USB microUSB 2.0
Features Sensors Accelerometer, proximity
Battery   Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Stand-by Up to 400 h (3G)
Talk time Up to 10 h (3G)
Misc Colors White, Black
SAR EU 0.54 W/kg (head)    

ZTE Blade Q Mini - User Reviews

  • Had this phone for 3 years. It held the battery so that every day was at least 10-30% left by late evening with 3-5h of facebook or browser usage and 3G. Used the original charger. Small, slim, cozy, with a good screen and no bugs. The only problem was lack of internal memory for program installations. Was happy with it until I broke the glass.

  • Battery is rubbish, after a year it wouldn't come on unless I plugged it in this lasted for a couple of weeks then the battery swelled up wouldn't fit in the battery slot and back wouldn't go back on. DO NOT BUY THIS PHONE!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Have this phone two and half year,steal working properly.Can made samsung models in same price level.Only bad thing,by softwere,is flashing in video mode.

  • In Real Racing 3 there is a very little lag, but it is so small that you even don´t notice it.

  • Does the phone play real racing 3 and other games like fifa . Is there lag whilst playing?

  • i've had it happen a couple of times now,had to do a reboot,great phone though for the price.

  • Has anyone had issues with the main keys of this phone at the bottom. mine seems to have slight lag issues/are a bit unresponsive and may require 2 or 3 taps eg the central return to home screen key?

  • very nice and simple use phone i have this phone for about 2 month ago... very good camera result even i phone compareable... light weight and veru nice touch ... love this phone any one want to confirm information you can text me on fb my ID is engrchrashid

  • broke my old i phone 5c and got this now i wouldnt go back its faster and better generally , my one criticism is that the battery life is not so good

  • Got this as my first smartphone and am very happy. Effectively £45 (£60 at Argos, but inc £10 airtime and £5 Argos voucher) and I think that's great value. Less than half the price of the undeniably better Moto G, so not fair to compare them directly. Struggles a bit with 3D games, but I have a PC for those. With 2D games there's no problem at all. The stuff I actually need the phone for, ie calls, texts, Twitter, bits and pieces of browsing and taking a few snaps, it does with ease. Feels nicer than I'd expected in my hand considering the price. Solid construction, doesn't creak when flexed and has a nice weight to it. Screen feels nice to use - slightly small, but I can still type fairly accurately with this phone. Battery life seems okay, though not amazing, as long as you don't use it too heavily. Again, for stuff like Twitter, listening to music and 2D gaming, it's absolutely fine. All in all, as long as you don't expect miracles from this phone you should be fine.

  • Overall as a phone it's rubbish. Battery life is terrible, needs charging every 24 hours even if only on standby. Can't find the phonebook on it (take the sim out and put it an old Nokia 100, and the phonebook's there). Dials random numbers in the phonebook on the sim (that it won't display) in the middle of the night all on its own. Maybe ok for kids who want to play games on it and take endless photos, but no good for me. Going back to my Nokia 100 - cheap and cheerful but it's easy to use and does what a phone should unlike the ZTE.

  • The sound on my phone has stopped working?... When my audio profile is on general there's no sound...I can get it on vibrate. Tries a factory setting but no such luck...help!!!!

  • To be honest, in most lands there is Motorola Moto G which is a bit more expensive, but in every way more superior than this phone. I, personally, am going to buy this phone, as I do not have MM-G in my land.

  • I have to agree with the above poster, i can't believe it's not as popular as it should be. For the price there isn't a better phone on the market. I swapped a £125 Nokia Lumia 625 for this £75 ZTE Blade Q mini and I couldn't be happier. It has everything on it that I need, I highly recommend it to anyone

  • I have the device for almost a week and I can say that for its price it is just unbeatable..I don't know why it is not so popular at all..I had galaxy s duos before and this device is 100 levels better...

  • Try Folder Mount Folder Mount

  • my camera isn't working? help

  • I try this bat nothing no way move apps to external sd

  • Settings>storage and at the top click external memory as default write

  • Once the phones internal memory runs out then apps will automatically get saved to sd card i think

  • This phone is amazing for the price i got it for 49.99 i have owned android phones 4 x its price that were not as good. The touch screen is perfect and great for txtin . I cant believe this phone is not around £150. The internet on it is also very fast was goin to get it unlock but virgin seems ok. I would highly recommend this phone buy it now before it goes up to £99.99 :-)

  • No doesnt play it but it plays vice city and gta 3 fine

  • Hi i have this phon 3 day how to move apps on external sd how to move puctures on external sd

  • Can i play gta san andreas on this device?

  • This phone is the best in its price range , i got it for £50 at Argos but if you want a good android then i suggest saving up another £60-70 to get the moto G . Its got a nice screen at a average size that fits well in the hand and it slots nicely into pockets . With its 480x800 resolution its got a sharp quality onscreen that will complete everyday tasks e.g. surfing the web, playing the occasional game and watching some youtube vidoes. Its GPU is mali-400 which is a mid range GPU at this day and age but it will bring you through almost all games and activities when accompanied with its overclocked 1.3ghz dual core processor. The battery life of this phone had to be its down side , it runs out of battery way to quickly when playing a game or something similar , but if your using it casually then its fine . The camera on this phone isn't too good. many of the pictures taken outdoors are either too dark or too bright . I suggest this phone as a first phone for children on a budget but if you know you can spend a little bit more then just go for the moto G

  • Purchased this phone from a well known high-street retailer for £60 + £10 top-up, now reduced to £50 + £10 on an offer. I'm avery impressed with both the specs and performance of this handset, it is comparable to the Galaxy S2, though obviously not quite as sleek and fast. It runs Android 4.2 smoothly. Live wallpapers and 3D graphics will drain the battery fast, sometimes a charge per day under heavy use. Games perform well, some lag on intensive games, race games for example lag with multiple AI cars in shot. Not an amazing amount of memory, but SD card is there, up 32Gb. Screen is very crisp and clear, there is a small amount of darkening on one screen edge (the top edge, adjacent to the call speaker)this is barely noticeable, and is not an issue, given the cost of the unit. The scratch resistant glass screen is a definate bonus. very nice to watch tv catch-up services on the 4 inch screen. Camera performs well, with an LED flash. Not too much bloatware on the Virgin release. Call quality is good, again nothing amazing, but clear and crisp. Essentially, looks and performs on par with handsets four times it's price. Highly recommended, it seems to be the highest performing phone in it's price range on the UK high street at the moment.

  • This phone does have Corning Gorilla glass and an IPS screen, which is very clear and crisp. I just got one a few days ago, very good for the price. The official ZTE website has all the specs there.

  • like all phone sceen outside depends on how high u have brightness, this phones does 720p videos doesnt say that on here

  • what's the screen visibility like in sunlight? i bought the Huawei Y300 a while ago and it was terrible outdoors.

  • the phone is a bargain! feels good, looks good and plays any game fine and it scores alot more on the benchmark things than my s2.

  • does it have gorilla glass display or is it just plastic?

  • 2nd camera is missing!!!!!

  • Really good phone... I'm posting through it right now and everything is smooth. The ram is more than enough and the processor is really fast... It got a little more than 9k which is really good for the 120 euros I gave. I hope someone makes a cm11 rom for it :)

  • I think this will be a good entry level phone of a compact size. I'm waiting to read a review and to know the price (i think and i hope it will not exceed 120 bucks)...