ZTE Blade GF3, reviews of which are of interest to potential buyers, is a good means of communication. Today we will talk about the features of the device, its positive and negative sides. ZTE Blade GF3, reviews of which are presented in this article, we will consider from different points of view. We take into account both the appearance of the device and its performance. But let's start the review of ZTE Blade GF3 with its technical indicators. About them - briefly below.
ZTE Blade GF3. Features
The diagonal of the subject of our today's review is 4.5 inches. The device has a built-in main camera module with a resolution of eight megapixels. The processor runs at a clock speed of 1200 megahertz. Performance is provided by four cores. The volume of built-in long-term and RAM, respectively, is eight and one gigabytes. As an operating system ZTE Blade GF3, reviewswhich can be found at the end of this article, the OS of the Android family, version 5.0, is installed. Two slots for Micro SIM cards are available for use. The battery is designed for a capacity of 1850 milliamps per hour and is capable of providing up to nine hours of continuous talk. The weight of the device is 155 grams.
Review. Equipment
Sold ZTE Blade GF3, instructions for which are included in the package, in the usual packaging, so typical of other devices of the Chinese company. We can say that outwardly everything looks quite nice. However, inside you can find the minimum equipment for a smartphone, which consists of a power supply and a microUSB cable, as well as a user manual and a warranty card. We won't find anything else here. You shouldn't dream about a bumper. There is no tape or anything else. The Chinese even saved on headphones. Although what to expect from such a state employee as the model we are considering today?
Appearance features
ZTE Blade GF3, the price of which is about six thousand rubles, is not very different from its counterparts. It is similar to similar models, most likely the latest releases. For example, you can detect the same touch buttons. The design, of course, is copied not only in their respect. However, what looks strange and even a little counterintuitive is the lack of a bluish bezel around the camera. There is no logical explanation for why the Chinese suddenlyabandoned such a move when creating a new device.
Location of elements
ZTE Blade GF3, the price of which is quite budgetary, reaches a thickness of 9.4 mm. Under the screen, you can find three touch buttons. One of them, which has a round shape, is called “Home”. On the sides of it are two points. They stand for “Menu” and “Back” respectively. System navigation is provided just due to these simple controls. Above the screen, you can find the exit hole of the earpiece, as well as the front camera of the device.
Rear surface and practical solutions
From the back of the ZTE Blade GF3, which is reviewed in this article, there is a protruding lens of the main camera. It is equipped with a single section LED flash. Nearby perched and the hole of the sound speaker. On this side, you can see the company's engraving and the logo of a Chinese company. If we look closely, we can see that the cover is matte. It is logical to assume that this practical solution will add security in terms of operation, since the device will not slip in the hands, and it will not collect fingerprints. At least that active.
Interfaces
Twirling the ZTE Blade GF3, which we are now reviewing, in our hands, we will stumble upon the microphone located below. On the opposite side there is a connector to which they are connectedwired headphones. On the right, we note a double button, which is intended to adjust the volume and change the sound mode in which the phone is switched. There is also a button to lock the screen and turn off the device. You can pry the lid with the help of the corresponding small hole. On the left is a connector for connecting a charger or a cable for synchronization with a computer / laptop.
Display: how the technologies of the last century save the reputation of the Chinese state employees
ZTE Blade GF3, the characteristics of which should be studied before buying, does not have a very bright screen. Its diagonal is, as we have already said, 4.5 inches. The picture is displayed as FWVGA at a resolution of 854 by 480 inches. The display matrix is made using TFT technology. This means that in sunlight it will be difficult to see the picture, and the text is generally very difficult to read. Sometimes this problem is solved by a large margin of brightness, but the subject of our today's review cannot boast of it.
Returning to the topic of the long-suffering matrix that the ZTE Blade GF3 smartphone is equipped with, it can be noted that now TFT-type matrices are no longer relevant, and many manufacturers are trying to install IPS even in their state employees. If we take a device a thousand rubles more expensive (let it be a device of the same company, only a model with an unusual name NH), then we can find just such a screen matrix there. It is not clear why the Chinese decided on such a desperate move and such a stupid, as it seems, economy. Unjustified, one might say. The only logical argument thatsuggests itself - this is an attempt to implement the principle of energy efficiency. Still, our device is not equipped with the most capacious battery, and a lot depends on the screen in this area. By the way, the multitouch of our device is designed for only two simultaneous touches.
Communications
The ZTE Blade GF3 smartphone supports two Micro SIM cards. They are installed by prematurely removing the battery. That is, while the phone is working, it will not work to change SIM cards. You don’t even know whether to be glad that the connection catches stably, or it should be so. Be that as it may, the device works well in a third-generation cellular network, and it is up to each user to evaluate whether this is a norm or an advantage, comparing the smartphone with the previous one.
ZTE Blade GF3 Black at the first start will prompt the user to choose which SIM card he will use as the main one in the future. That is, it is immediately assigned a mode of operation in a third-generation cellular network. You can change the priorities a little later in the device settings. But why do this when everything can be done at once? We can also specify immediately which card will be used for making voice calls and packet data. If desired, one slot can be disabled.
We warn readers that ZTE Blade GF3 Black allows you to assign 3G mode to only one SIM card. Separately, settings such as a cellular network operator and access points for receiving and transmitting Internet traffic are set. And although users do not complain aboutthe quality of communication, but only praise it, the level is quite low. It will do for the surface, but in the basements, shops, metro, underground parking lots and other similar premises, the signal will disappear.
ZTE Blade GF3, a cover for which can be purchased at the nearest mobile phone store, is additionally equipped with proximity and light sensors. A nice bonus, although not so expensive. By the way, there is also an accelerometer. Sensors will simplify the handling of the device: when the corresponding function is activated, the brightness will be adjusted automatically depending on the level of lighting around. But the proximity sensor will allow you not to manipulate the backlight of the screen during a call. So, when approaching the ear, it will turn off. At a distance - turn on. Satellites are searched for by the device for a very, very long time. The first launch may require as much as twenty minutes, or even half an hour. Otherwise, it’s a sin to complain about communication, there is Wi-Fi and bluetooth, but you should not expect 4G LTE for a similar price.
Operating system and software
The ZTE Blade GF3 phone is delivered to mobile phone stores with a pre-installed OS of the Android family, version 5.0. You can view the name of the device in the corresponding settings menu. A check may show that an update file has been released since the operating system was installed. In it, some system functions have been optimized, and some identified shortcomings have been corrected. Now there is less chance of encountering unreadable messages and incorrect display of characters in text documents. After installing the update, the software version will change from 5.0 to 5.1.
ZTE Blade GF3 8 GB has the ability to quickly access the main settings. They can be activated or deactivated by swiping the curtain from above. The set includes features such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and geographic location. The list doesn't end there, of course. But the meaning is probably clear. There are some pre-installed applications and useful utilities. This is the same Clean Master. The list includes a branded Chinese keyboard, a mobile office, a Chinese browser, standard solutions from Google, and social networks. Pleased with the presence of any antivirus. The list goes on, but it doesn't have to.
The settings menu is absolutely similar to similar elements on other smartphones running the Android operating system version 5.0. The left touch button, by factory default, is responsible for going back. The right key opens the menu. These settings can be changed at the discretion of the user using the built-in software.
ZTE Blade GF3. Reviews about the device
What do users who have purchased this device say? In fact, the Chinese company came out with a fairly good device, which, at least, corresponds to the price. Thanks to the “Family” mode, it can also be considered a device for the elderly. The only weakness was the slow interaction with satellites. This phone is far from the best option if you need frequentnavigation. It also does not shine with special performance, but within the segment it is a good competitor to other creations.
