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ZTE Blade A36 4 GB / 64 GB / Global

3.8 NeoScore #4733 of 6247

4 GB / 64 GB / Global · Launched June 2025 · Energy class A

Overview

NeoScore

3.8

#4733 of 6247

Design & display
4.9
Performance & hardware
2.7
Camera
2.0
Connectivity
5.9
Battery & charging
5.1

Efficiency

Energy efficiencyA
ABCDEFG
RepairabilityB
ABCDE
Repeated-drop resistanceD
ABCDE

Strengths

  • Android 15 with five years of operating system update support.
  • Storage can be expanded beyond this configuration’s 64 GB.
  • NFC is included for short-range connections.

Weak points

  • The display’s 260 ppi and 90 Hz are worse than most phones of its time.
  • Its 4 GB of RAM is worse than most phones of its time.
  • Its 240,000 AnTuTu points are among the lowest of its time.
Display
6.75″IPS LCD720 × 1,600 px90 Hz
Design
194 g77.4 mm167.6 mm8.3 mm
Performance
Unisoc T7200Octa-Core4 GB RAM64 GB / 128 GB
AnTuTu
240,000Better than 10% of phones
Battery
5,000 mAh10 W54 h 13 min
Cameras
13 Mpxselfie 5 Mpx
Network
4G3G2G
Software
Android 15

Editorial report

ZTE Blade A36 4 GB / 64 GB / Global technical sheet

The ZTE Blade A36 suits anyone looking for a basic Android 15 phone with expandable storage; its main trade-offs are weak performance, a low-detail display and slow charging. This configuration has 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage, and the phone is also sold with 128 GB. Its 6.75-inch IPS LCD runs at 90 Hz, but its 260 ppi density and refresh rate are both worse than most phones of its time.

The Unisoc T7200 and 240,000 AnTuTu points put performance among the weakest of its time. The 13 MP camera and 5,000 mAh battery are also among the weakest, while 10 W charging is slower than most. Storage can be expanded beyond the 64 GB onboard. Android 15, five years of operating system update support and NFC round out the features. It also has dual SIM, a 3.5 mm audio jack and stereo speakers.

Overall, the Blade A36 is among the weakest phones of its time, though it covers basic needs with expandable storage and stated five-year update support. Its overall NeoScore is 3.8. It is a fit for anyone prioritizing essential features and current Android software while accepting the limits in display, performance, camera and charging.

Technical index

NeoScore

NeoScore is NeoTeo's technical index: it weighs each phone's verified specifications and compares them with those of the phones of its time.

3.79 /10

Prices in United States

Selected variant

4 GB / 64 GB / Global

Design & display

4.9

Display Technology IPS LCD
5.0
Display Refresh Rate 90 Hz
7.0
Display Pixel Density 260 ppi
3.8
Display Features Mohs Level 4, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless
0.0
Weight 194 g
6.6
Resistance Features IP54
2.5
Usable Surface 84.8 %
7.9
Body Thickness 8.3 mm
7.4

Performance & hardware

2.7

AnTuTu Score 240,000
0.8
RAM Capacity 4 GB
3.1
Storage Type eMMC 5.1
2.0
Processor Process Size 12 nm
3.7
Maximum Storage Capacity 128 GB
3.1
Maximum CPU Clock 1.6 GHz
2.4
RAM Type DDR4
5.0

Camera

2.0

Optical Image Stabilization No
2.0
Resolution 13 Mpx
6.1
Optical Zoom 0 x
0.0
Camera Features LED Flash, Digital Zoom, Dual-Lens Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Panorama, HDR, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Continuous Autofocus
0.0

Connectivity

5.9

Connectivity Features 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB Host, USB OTG, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, NFC, USB Charging, USB Host 2.0
3.0
Cellular Bands 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41
7.0
Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
5.0
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2
7.0
Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
9.0
SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
7.5

Battery & charging

5.1

Battery Capacity 5,000 mAh
8.9
Fast Charge Power 10 W
2.0
Battery Features Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
0.0

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Design & display
4.92
Performance & hardware
2.65
Camera
2.01
Connectivity
5.85
Battery & charging
5.11
NeoScore rank
#4733 / 6247

Efficiency

Grades from the official EU product label. Missing grades are never estimated.

Energy efficiency
A
Repairability
B
Repeated-drop resistance
D

Survived 80 drops without defects

View the official EPREL label

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Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
Unisoc T7200
Processor Process Size
12 nm
Graphics GPU
Mali-G57 MP1
Storage Type
eMMC 5.1
Maximum CPU Clock
1.6 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
128 GB
AnTuTu Score
240,000
Geekbench 6 Single-Core
371
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
1,391
CPU Description
Octa-core CPU with 2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 and 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 cores.
Processor Type
Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor
Yes
RAM Capacity
4 GB
RAM Type
DDR4
Expandable Storage
Yes
AnTuTu version
v10

Design

Body Colors
Black, Green, Silver
Body Thickness
8.3 mm
Body Width
77.4 mm
Body Height
167.6 mm
Weight
194 g
Usable Surface
84.8 %
Body Materials
Glass, Plastic
Resistance Features
IP54
Drop Resistance Class
D
Repairability Class
B
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No
Drop Test Count
80

Battery

Battery Efficiency Rating
A
Battery Capacity
5,000 mAh
Battery Type
Li-Polymer
Fast Charge Power
10 W
Battery Features
Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
Battery Endurance
54 h 13 min
Charge cycles
800

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
20:9
Display Technology
IPS LCD
Display Diagonal
6.75″
Display Horizontal Resolution
720 px
Display Vertical Resolution
1,600 px
Display Pixel Density
260 ppi
Display Refresh Rate
90 Hz
Display Features
Mohs Level 4, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless
Integrated Projector
No

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Side

Sensor

Sensor Features
Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Fingerprint Sensor, Light Sensor

Software

Operating System
Android 15
OS Family
Android
OS Version
15
OS Update Support
5 years
Direct OS Updates
No
Google Services
Yes

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
Cellular Bands
2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41
Cellular Technologies
GSM, HSPA, LTE
Wi-Fi Standards
Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi Features
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, LE
Navigation Systems
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
Connectivity Features
3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB Host, USB OTG, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, NFC, USB Charging, USB Host 2.0
USB Version
USB 2.0
Max. download speed
300 Mbps
Max. upload speed
100 Mbps

Audio

Audio Features
DTS, DTS:X, Stereo Speakers

Technical

Model numbers
Z2472

Product codes

EAN
6902176157875

Blade A36

Camera system

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

1

Rear main camera

Resolution
13 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Slow Motion Video
No
Slow Motion Frame Rate
30 fps
Optical Zoom
0 x
Sensor
Resolution
13 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Video
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Slow Motion Video
No
Slow Motion Frame Rate
30 fps
Lens
Optical Zoom
0 x
Optical Image Stabilization
No
Flash
Flash Type
LED
Flash LED Count
1 LED
Features
Camera Features
LED Flash, Digital Zoom, Dual-Lens Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Panorama, HDR, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Continuous Autofocus
2

Front camera

Resolution
5 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor
Resolution
5 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
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Variant details

Memory
4 GB
Markets
Global
Storage
64 GB
Market codes
Global

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