Overview
NeoScore
3.1
#5441 of 6247
- Design & display
- 4.4
- Performance & hardware
- 1.7
- Camera
- 2.8
- Connectivity
- 4.3
- Battery & charging
- 3.5
Strengths
- It includes NFC for close-range connectivity.
Weak points
- Its 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage are among the lowest amounts of their time.
- The rear camera's 8MP resolution is among the lowest of its time.
- Its 4,000mAh battery is among the smallest of its time, and 10W charging is slower than on most phones launched around then.
- Display
- 6.52″IPS LCD720 × 1,600 px
- Design
- 198 g76.4 mm165.7 mm
- Performance
- Unisoc SC9863A1Octa-Core2 GB RAM32 GB
- AnTuTu
- 112,000Better than 18% of phones
- Battery
- 4,000 mAh10 W
- Cameras
- 8 Mpx · f/2selfie 5 Mpx
- Network
- 4G3G2G
- Software
- Android 12
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ZTE Blade A53 technical sheet
The ZTE Blade A53 is suited to anyone looking for a basic Android phone, though its 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage leave limited room for apps and files. It runs Android 12 and supports two Nano-SIM cards. The 6.52-inch IPS LCD display has a density of 269 ppi, lower than that of most phones launched around the same time.
Its hardware is among the weakest of its time: both the RAM and storage amounts are very small. The rear camera’s 8MP resolution is also among the lowest of the period, while the front camera is 5MP. Its 4,000mAh battery is among the smallest, and 10W charging is slower than on most phones launched around then.
Connectivity is among the weakest of its time overall. The phone includes NFC, a 3.5mm audio jack and dual SIM, as well as GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo for navigation. The ZTE Blade A53 has an overall NeoScore of 3.1, placing it among the weakest phones of its time. It is a basic option for anyone who wants Android and essential features, but its memory, camera resolution and battery capacity are limited compared with other phones from that period.
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.
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2 GB / 32 GB / Global
Design & display
4.4
- Display Technology IPS LCD
- 5.0
- Display Pixel Density 269 ppi
- 4.1
- Display Features IPS LCD, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch
- 0.0
- Weight 198 g
- 6.2
- Usable Surface 81.1 %
- 6.8
Performance & hardware
1.7
- AnTuTu Score 112,000
- 0.5
- RAM Capacity 2 GB
- 1.0
- Storage Type eMMC 5.1
- 2.0
- Processor Process Size 22 nm
- 1.9
- Maximum Storage Capacity 32 GB
- 1.1
- Maximum CPU Clock 1.6 GHz
- 2.4
- RAM Type LPDDR4
- 4.0
Camera
2.8
- Aperture f/2
- 7.0
- Optical Image Stabilization No
- 2.0
- Resolution 8 Mpx
- 3.0
- Optical Zoom 0 x
- 0.0
- Camera Features LED Flash, Noise Reduction, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Manual Focus, Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, HDR, Manual Exposure, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Panorama, Phase-Detection Autofocus
- 0.0
Connectivity
4.3
- Connectivity Features 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, microUSB, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, USB 2.0
- 1.5
- Cellular Bands 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 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, 4G LTE bands unspecified
- 7.0
- Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
- 2.0
- Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2
- 3.0
- Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
- 9.0
- SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM
- 7.5
Battery & charging
3.5
- Battery Capacity 4,000 mAh
- 5.9
- Fast Charge Power 10 W
- 2.0
- Battery Features Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included
- 0.0
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- Design & display
- 4.4
- Performance & hardware
- 1.65
- Camera
- 2.75
- Connectivity
- 4.28
- Battery & charging
- 3.51
- NeoScore rank
- #5441 / 6247
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Technical specifications
Performance
- Processor Model
- Unisoc SC9863A1
- Processor Process Size
- 22 nm
- Graphics GPU
- IMG8322
- Storage Type
- eMMC 5.1
- Maximum CPU Clock
- 1.6 GHz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 32 GB
- AnTuTu Score
- 112,000
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 164
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 725
- CPU Description
- Octa-core processor with 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.6 GHz and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.2 GHz.
- Processor Type
- Octa-Core
- 64-Bit Processor
- Yes
- RAM Capacity
- 2 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR4
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- AnTuTu version
- v9
Design
- Body Colors
- Grey, Blue, Green
- Body Width
- 76.4 mm
- Body Height
- 165.7 mm
- Weight
- 198 g
- Usable Surface
- 81.1 %
- Body Materials
- Polycarbonate
- Foldable
- No
- Rugged Build
- No
Battery
- Battery Capacity
- 4,000 mAh
- Battery Type
- Li-Polymer
- Fast Charge Power
- 10 W
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included
Display
- Display Aspect Ratio
- 20:9
- Display Technology
- IPS LCD
- Display Diagonal
- 6.52″
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 720 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 1,600 px
- Display Pixel Density
- 269 ppi
- Display Features
- IPS LCD, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch
- Integrated Projector
- No
Sensors
- Fingerprint Sensor Placement
- Rear
Sensor
- Sensor Features
- Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor
Software
- Operating System
- Android 12
- OS Family
- Android
- OS Version
- 12
- Direct OS Updates
- No
- Google Services
- Yes
Connectivity
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM
- Cellular Bands
- 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 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, 4G LTE bands unspecified
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
- Wi-Fi Features
- Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.2
- Bluetooth Profiles
- A2DP
- Navigation Systems
- GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
- Connectivity Features
- 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, microUSB, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, USB 2.0
- USB Version
- microUSB
- Max. download speed
- 300 Mbps
- Max. upload speed
- 150 Mbps
Audio
- Audio Features
- A2DP, Loudspeaker
Blade A53
Camera system
Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.
Rear main camera
- Resolution
- 8 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Video Recording
- 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p video recording
- Slow Motion Video
- No
- Slow Motion Frame Rate
- 30 fps
- Optical Zoom
- 0 x
Sensor
- Resolution
- 8 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
Video
- Video Recording
- 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p video recording
- Slow Motion Video
- No
- Slow Motion Frame Rate
- 30 fps
Lens
- Optical Zoom
- 0 x
- Aperture
- f/2
- Optical Image Stabilization
- No
Flash
- Flash Type
- Dual LED
- Flash LED Count
- 2 LEDs
Features
- Camera Features
- LED Flash, Noise Reduction, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Manual Focus, Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, HDR, Manual Exposure, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Panorama, Phase-Detection Autofocus
Front camera
- Resolution
- 5 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
Sensor
- Resolution
- 5 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
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Variant details
- Memory
- 2 GB
- Markets
- Global
- Storage
- 32 GB
- Market codes
- Global
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