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ZTE Avid 559

Launched March 2019

Overview

Strengths

  • Storage is expandable.
  • It includes USB Type-C, a 3.5 mm audio jack and FM radio.

Weak points

  • The 2200 mAh battery has limited capacity.
  • The display has a pixel density of 196 ppi.
  • It has 2 GB RAM and 16 GB of storage.
Display
5″TFT LCD480 × 854 px
Design
145 g71.9 mm147 mm9.4 mm
Performance
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210Quad-Core2 GB RAM16 GB
Battery
2,200 mAh
Cameras
5 Mpxselfie 2 Mpx
Network
4G3G2G
Software
Android 8.1

Editorial report

ZTE Avid 559 technical sheet

The ZTE Avid 559 is for buyers after a basic Android phone; its main trade-off is a 2200 mAh battery. The 5-inch TFT LCD display has a resolution of 480 × 854 pixels and a density of 196 ppi, so image detail is limited. Its 16:9 format is suited to the familiar layout of videos and apps.

A quad-core Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 powers the phone, alongside 2 GB RAM and 16 GB of storage. Storage is expandable, giving room to add files beyond the built-in capacity. The operating system is Android 8.1. The rear camera has 5 MP resolution and records video at 720p at 30 fps; the front camera is 2 MP. These are basic camera specifications for simple photos and video calls.

For connectivity, the Avid 559 supports LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 and GPS. It also has USB Type-C, a 3.5 mm audio jack and FM radio, with a single Nano-SIM configuration. Battery capacity is the central limitation for anyone prioritizing a larger battery. Overall, this is a straightforward phone for calls, simple apps and undemanding everyday tasks. Expandable storage adds flexibility, while the modest memory and display figures make its entry-level character clear. There is no NeoScore for this model, so the verdict is best framed by its basic specifications and intended role.

Technical index

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Avid 559

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Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210
Processor Process Size
28 nm
Graphics GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 304
Storage Type
eMMC 5.1
Maximum CPU Clock
1.1 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
16 GB
CPU Description
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
Processor Type
Quad-Core
RAM Capacity
2 GB
Expandable Storage
Yes

Design

Body Colors
Black
Body Thickness
9.4 mm
Body Width
71.9 mm
Body Height
147 mm
Weight
145 g
Usable Surface
65.2 %
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No

Battery

Battery Capacity
2,200 mAh
Battery Type
Li-Ion

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
16:9
Display Technology
TFT LCD
Display Diagonal
5″
Display Horizontal Resolution
480 px
Display Vertical Resolution
854 px
Display Pixel Density
196 ppi
Integrated Projector
No

Sensor

Sensor Features
Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor

Software

Operating System
Android 8.1
OS Family
Android
OS Version
8.1

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
Single Nano-SIM
Cellular Bands
2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71
Cellular Technologies
GSM, HSPA, LTE
Wi-Fi Standards
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP
Navigation Systems
GPS
Connectivity Features
3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C
USB Version
USB 2.0

Audio

Audio Features
A2DP, Loudspeaker

Avid 559

Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

Rear main camera

Resolution
5 Mpx
Video Recording
720p at 30 fps
Sensor
Resolution
5 Mpx
Video
Video Recording
720p at 30 fps
2

Front camera

Resolution
2 Mpx
Sensor
Resolution
2 Mpx

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