A new ZTE smartphone has received certification on TENAA, where it is listed as ZTE S6. This should be the ZTE Blade S6 2016 edition model, most likely the successor to the Blade S6 that was released last year.

Recall that ZTE launched the Blade S6  early last year with a 5-inch display, Snapdragon 615 SoC, and 2GB RAM, among a host of other specs. Then, later on, the Blade S6 Plus which is a larger and slightly more powerful version of the Blade S6 followed suit.

The ZTE Blade S6 2016 edition packs a lot of specs and features, different from last year’s Blade S6. The device seems to sport what looks like a fingerprint scanner at the back, colored in orange. It may be something else not yet known, though.

As earlier hinted, the smartphone is listed as ZTE S6 on TENAA and the listing shows the device comes with a 5.5-inch TFT HD display with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. The device is powered by  a 1GHz Quad-core processor which is believed to be a Snapdragon SoC but the model name wasn’t listed.

On the memory bank, the device packs just 1GB RAM as opposed to the 2GB version found on last year’s ZTE Blade S6. It also comes with 16GB of on-board storage which is expandable up to a further 64GB via microSD card.

Just like its predecessor, the ZTE S6 boots Android 5.1 Lollipop from the go but the 2016 S6 features just an 8MP rear shooter with LED flash and a 5MP front-facing selfie camera.

According to the TENAA listing, the ZTE S6 comes with a 3800mAh capacity battery and is available in Golden color option only. The device measures 157.2 × 76.4 × 9 mm and weighs 195 grams. Connectivity options available include 4G LTE, 3G, 2G, Bluetooth, GPS, WiFi, FM Radio and a host of others.

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ZTE Blade S6 is one of the best value for money offerings from the company in recent times. The device has received tremendous response from fans all over the world since it first became available for purchase a few weeks back. The beautiful looks, powerful hardware and the affordable price tag makes it one of the best phone in its segment.

We recently came to know that ZTE Blade S6 was available for a discounted price from Comebuy.com. The retailer is the official distributor of the device in Germany. Now, Comebuy has officially slashed the price of the phone to €229.99. The listing still says that the phone retails for €239.99, however, we have received a coupon which will reduce its price to just €229.99.

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What’s more, you get freebies with the purchase. You can choose between a 32GB MicroSD card or a 2200 mAh power bank with your purchase as a free gift. The SD card is worth 27 Euros while the power bank is worth 15 Euros. Both looks like a good addition to your device.

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Today, we take a look at the two hot smartphones that’s currently available in the market (THL2015 is available for pre-order). Both the phones have very good specifications and are priced around the same price band. So, we decided to compare both the devices, picking out the pros and cons of each device to help you choose which one is best suited for you.

While we don’t have the device in our hands, we can take a look at the specifications as well as the features of the device to decide which one comes out as the winner.

For convenience and simplicity, we will be comparing ZTE Blade S6 vs THL2015 in a number of different categories. These include processor, RAM, display, camera, connectivity, special functions and so on.

So, lets not waste any more of your time and move on with the ZTE Blade S6 vs THL2015 comparison.

DESIGN:

We usually start off with the design in most of our reviews and comparisons. So, lets do the same in this article.

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If we had to choose a device just on the basis of its design, then there’s no doubt that the ZTE Blade S6 will be the clear winner in this category. The device takes its design inspiration from the Apple iPhone 6 which is regarded as one of the best looking smartphones that’s available in the market right now. So, its no surprise that the Blade S6 looks way better than the THL2015.

The ZTE device comes with a unibody design with a home button which looks similar to the one on the iPhone 6. Moreover, the button doubles as a notification light, which adds to the beauty of the device. The sides are round as are the corners giving it a smooth finish. There are two other keys located besides the home button, namely the back and menu keys. At the back, there is the ZTE logo, which is almost at the same place where you would find the Apple logo on the iPhone models.

The volume keys as well as the power button are located to the right of the device. On the left side, you have the MicroSD and SIM card slots. The Dual SIM Dual Standby slot supports one Micro and one Nano SIM. While the overall texture of the phone is made to look like a metal finish, don’t be fooled, since everything is pure plastic.

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As for the THL2015, the design is a bit more traditional. So, you have the rectangular block look that is found on most smartphones today. The back is made out of glossy plastic, which may attract some fingerprints. The frame is metal and so is the buttons on the device. Both the volume keys and the power button are located on the right side, just like the Blade S6. However, since the design is not unibody, the MicroSD slot and the Dual SIM card slots (1 standard SIM + 1 Micro SIM) are both located besides the removable battery.

Overall, the device looks well built and well designed. So, if you are looking for something different, you can go for the THL2015. However, if you like Apple’s design and want something that looks like it, then you can opt for the ZTE Blade S6. Its totally a personal choice. But in my opinion, the ZTE Blade S6 does feature better looks.

PROCESSOR

Although priced around the same figure, both the models feature processors from two different chipset makers. The ZTE Blade S6 comes with the new Snapdragon 615 64-bit octa-core processor clocked at 1.5Ghz.

On the other hand, the THL2015 features an octa-core 64- bit MT6572L processor clocked at 1.7GHz.

Both the models feature one of the best recent releases from their respective chipmakers and hence, the performance should be amazing. If you are looking to pick out a winner in this category, you can’t really do that, because we expect both the processors to deliver stellar performance.

MEMORY

The memory configurations are exactly the same on both the devices. So, you get 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage on these devices. Although the storage is further expandable in the phones, the THL2015 takes only up to 32GB MicroSD while the Blade S6 takes cards up to 64GB in size. However, this shouldn’t make a big difference in your purchase decision. So, we are once again giving it a tie!

DISPLAY

Fortunately, in this category, we can pick out a clear winner. Both the models feature the same 5-inch capacitive multi-touch displays, however the resolutions are different. The THL2015 sports an impressive resolution of 1920 x 1080p, while the Blade S6 comes with just 720p resolution.

This definitely gives THL2015 an edge over the ZTE model. So, here the winner will be THL2015.

However, from our personal experience, 720p display on 5-inch phones looks quite good and even though THL2015 has a better pixel density figure, the Blade S6’s screen should be clear and bright enough for your daily usage.

CAMERA

Once again both the models feature similar camera specs. The ZTE Blade S6 comes with a 13MP  Sony IMX214 with LED flash + AF + Multi-shot support. Even the THL2015 features a 13MP (unknown make). So rear camera performance shouldn’t differ much.

As for the front camera, the THL2015 comes with a larger resolution 8MP shooter while the Blade S6 just has a 5MP camera. But expect similar performance from both the camera units, since megapixels alone don’t tell the whole story.

So, we can’t really choose one as a clear winner in this category.

CONNECTIVITY

Connectivity is a place where you will have to make a choice. While both the models feature standard stuff like Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi and GPS, the network support is a bit different. The ZTE Blade S6 supports both TDD-LTE and FDD-LTE networks which gives an edge over the THL2015 which only supports FDD-LTE networks. However, it all depends on where you want to use the device. So, if your country or carrier uses FDD-LTE, which will be the case in majority of countries, you will be happy with both the devices. However, if your carrier utilizes TDD-LTE only, then you will have to compulsorily purchase a TDD-LTE supported version. Thankfully, only a few countries support this technology.

With the additional support, we have to pick ZTE Blade S6 as the winner in this category.

FUNCTIONS

You get the same Gravity, distance and light sensors on these devices. As mentioned above, they support dual SIM dual standby as well as OTG connections.

However, the THL2015 has something extra. The device comes with a fingerprint sensor at the back, which makes it a very powerful package. While we have seen the sensor on cheaper phones like the Elephone P3000S, it is still a great feature on a device that retails for less than $230!

ZTE model does have a special feature called AliveShare which helps users transfer content between phones without internet connection or even Wi-Fi.

But, we would have to pick THL2015 as the winner in this category because of this premium sensor.

BATTERY

Battery is again an area where the lower priced THL2015 triumphs over ZTE device. The THL model comes with a 2700 mAh battery which is bigger than the 2400 mAh battery found on the Blade S6. Some even say that the THL battery will be of 3000 mAh but for the moment, lets be conservative and assume that its 2700.

As you can see, the battery on THL is bigger than that of ZTE device. However, we will have to consider other factors like a 1080p display on THL2015 instead of a 720p one on ZTE flagship. The larger resolution screen will take in more power than the 720p one and hence, if the battery capacity difference is this small, expect the battery life on both the devices to be more or less the same.

SOFTWARE

Here ZTE Blade S6 takes the lead since it comes with the latest Android 5.0 Lollipop OS with the company’s own MIFavor 3.0 UI which is highly customizable. On the other hand, the THL2015 comes with the older Android 4.4 KitKat OS out of the box.

This makes the ZTE Blade S6 the winner in this category. But remember, you can anytime root the device to install your favorite OS, that is, if you know how to follow instructions perfectly (since there are many guides online to root and flash a new ROM).

PRICING

We decided to compare both the devices because it was priced similarly with very similar spec sheet.

The ZTE Blade S6 is available for purchase at the cheapest rate of $240. On the other hand, the THL2015 is now available for pre-order for just $239.99, which is exactly the same as the ZTE device.

So, all boils down to your preference. We feel both the devices are too similar to pick out a winner. The only few differences they have are not really drawbacks but rather a matter of choice.

If we had to choose one, we would probably go with the ZTE Blade S6, mainly because the company is quite big and well known. Otherwise, only comparing the specs and the pricing, both the devices stand equal!

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Now that the ZTE Blade S6 is finally available for sale, you must be looking at the cheapest price to buy this amazing device. ZTE made sure that the device is available only through select reputed stores, so there aren’t many options available.

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To recap on the specs, the ZTE Blade S6 comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 64-bit octa-core SoC along with 2GB RAM and 16GB storage.

There’s a 5-inch 720p display up front which translates into a pixel density of 326 ppi. At the back, there is a 13MP Sony IMX214 camera along with LED flash and up front you get a 5MP shooter.

The Blade S6 comes with Android 5.0 Lollipop out of the box! The phone’s design looks beautiful, thanks to the iPhone 6’s design inspiration. Also, the phone is thin with measurements 144 x 70.7 x 7.7mm.

You can check out the tech specs before you buy ZTE Blade S6 from down below.

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A few days back, ZTE officially unveiled the ZTE Blade S6 flagship smartphone. The company took inspiration from Apple for designing this device and it is clearly evident from the round corners and the sleek look of this particular smartphone.

Today, we take a look at the first unboxing images of this beautiful device. We have already seen the Blade S6 in press images, but its time to see the ZTE Blade S6 unboxing in real life.

At the front there’s the camera and sensors on the top left corner. Then there’s a 5-inch display with 720p resolution covering most part of the front with thin bezels. Finally at the bottom, you can see the trademark Apple home button along with two other capacitive keys.

Coming to the back side, the camera and the LED flash lie to the top left corner. At the bottom, there’s the ZTE logo and the single speaker grill. All the buttons are located on the right side, leaving the left side clean. The overall device is quite well built and looks premium, which is not very common on a phone that sells for less than $250. For ZTE Blade S6 tech specs, check out our announcement article here.

ZTE announced that the phone will be available internationally via China’s Aliexpress. The reseller is currently running a number of promotions for its unveiling which will be on February 10.

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It seems to be kind of a trend right now not to invest in a different design, but choose the one, which has a lot of success in the market. Does not how shameless it may sound, but many companies do that. We all know, that there are a lot of cheap iPhone 6 clones in China and probably not all of them are worth your attention. However, it seems that even major manufacturers following the same strategy and produce iPhone 6 clones or very similar (or inspired by..?) devices.

ZTE, one of the major manufacturers in the world, just announced their two new products – the ZTE blade S6 and the little better specced ZTE blade S6 Lux. Both devices are not exact clones of the iPhone, but are quite similar in looks and choice of materials used. First of, they both rounded aluminium shape. Also, there is a 2.5D glass (it seems that Apple re-made it popular and other manufacturers follow) on the front. Also, there is a front facing shooter (5mp), speaker grill and the home button, which lights up in blue colour (it can also flash as a notification light). Both devices spot a 7.9mm and 7.7mm thinness, respectively.

What is more, it seems that both devices have a great photography equipment, which include a 13mp Sony IMX214 sensor and there is a professional camera mode besides a regular auto mode. What is more, the 5mp shooter on the front is a 85 degree angle snapper. So as far as design and picture taking abilities are concerned, both devices are quite similar, but what does it make them different?

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First of all, we have to mention that both devices have a dual 4G connectivity (FDD and TD-LTE) and a dual SIM dual standby functionality. However, this is being achieved using different processing packages. The ZTE blade S6 is equipped with a Snapdragon 410 Quad-core chip whereas ZTE blade S6 Lux has a Snapdragon 615 octa-core processor with 2Gb of RAM and 16G of storage.

Both devices spot a 5.5 inch displays, but the ZTE blade s6 Lux has a 1080p JDI panel as opposed to a 720p panel found on the regular blade S6. The official poster by the company also shows that the S6 Lux has a 3000 mA large battery. It does not say anything about the blade S6’s battery, but it is said to be smaller. What is more, both devices will spot Android MiFavor UI 3.0, which is ZTE’s version of Android.

So far, there is no more information available regarding full specs, the official sales time and the area where it will be sold (besides China, of course). What we know, however, is that the device will have a competitive price point, which will be 1699 Yuan for ZTE blade S6 and 1999 Yuan for ZTE blade S6 Lux.

After seeing one more product, which is very similar to the iPhone, one question comes to our minds if it is good for major manufacturers to take so much “inspiration” from Apple and its iPhone 6.

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A few days back we saw the ZTE Blade S6 which comes an iPhone like design at an affordable price tag. Today, new reports indicate that the Chinese giant is all set to announce the domestic version of this device rebranded as the ZTE Q7 on February 5 2015.

According to officials there will be some changes in this new phone. First of all, the camera will be much better than the ZTE Blade S6. The said phone will come with a 13MP Sony camera which can take pictures up to 36MP in size. There will be a lot of camera specific features too. Secondly, the ZTE Q7 will unfortunately come with an older version of Android, i.e. Android 4.4 KitKat instead of the Android 5.0 Lollipop that comes with the international edition ZTE Blade S6. Other features are expected to be more or less the same on both the devices.

This is not the first time we are hearing about ZTE Q7. About two months back, the same device had passed TENAA which revealed most of the specs of the device. The ZTE Q7 is expected to come with the same Snapdragon 615 octa-core processor as the S6 along with 2GB and 16GB internal storage. The earlier leak  said that the phone will support all major connectivity options like TD-LTE, LTE-FDD, WCDMA, TD-SCDMA, and GSM.

The pricing of the international ZTE Blade S6 was $250, however we are not quite sure whether the domestic pricing will be around the same figure. Anyways, we are just three days away from the official unveiling, so lets wait for more details.

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We have been hearing rumors about about the ZTE Blade S6 for some time now and the company has finally made the phone official revealing the ZTE Blade S6 specs and price.

The company is not just targeting its home market with this device, in fact, its plans to go global, reaching out to international markets through the reseller Aliexpress.

The ZTE Blade S6 is the perfect blend of high end specs and affordable price tag. The phone sports a 5-inch 1280 x 720p display with InCell technology which ideal for this kind of size. Inside, it features a 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 octa-core processor (MSM8939) with 2GB DDR3 RAM and 16GB eMMC memory.

To keep the price low, ZTE went with a plastic body with the measurements, 144 x 70.7 x 7.7mm. So, its not as thick as some other devices in the market. However, the device feel like its well built and its smooth finish gives it a iPhone 6 like look. Further, you have two color options namely silver and matte pink.

At the back, there is a Sony IMX214 13MP camera and up front, there is a 5MP shooter. Other special features include Hi-Fi sound, dual SIM card slots (both nano SIMS), expandable storage, and 4G LTE connectivity (supported bands are given below). Finally, there is a 2400 mAh battery at the back.

For software, the device comes with the latest Android 5.0 operating system which should run smoothly with the 64-bit processor. ZTE has its own MiFavor UI on top of this OS, which brings additional features such as Smart Sense, making things easier for the user.

Overall, the Blade S6 turns out to be a great offering for $240. It will be available for sale via comebuy’s store on Aliexpress and will ship from warehouses located in Germany and China.

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We had seen ZTE’s new phone ZTE Q7 gets listed on TENAA at the start of December, and at that time, we had no idea when this “iPhone 6 clone” was going to be released in the market. But today I saw this ZTE Blade S6 Gets Listed On Online stores, and it looked similar to the ZTE Q7 on TENAA. And the title said “ZTE Blade S6 5.0 inch Android 5.0 4G Smartphone”, could it have a 5 inch display, LTE connectivity and Android 5.0? This is totally different than the specifications of ZTE Q7 on TENAA. So, it could be a new phone from ZTE for International market.

And from the site we can see this ZTE Blade S6 can be pre-ordered from January 29. If that Online store becomes ZTE’s official distributor this time, how can they make people to pre-order it before ZTE released the product? So this  ZTE Q7 will be released  before January 29?

And also We got 2 hands on pictures from the same account that leaked the renders for Mi5.

The phone seemed to have a 5 inch  2D glass screen  and the metal body design makes it like a topper of midrange phones. It could be a killer to many mid-range phones if it really has Android 5.0.

That being said, this handset looks almost identical to the ZTE Q7. It looks so similar, that it could be the International edition of the ZTE Q7. I don’t know what to think of this to be honest, these specs look rather solid and considering if this is supposed to be really affordable, I believe it would sell well. So how much will this iPhone 6 look alike Android 5.0 device will be priced for International market? Let us know what you think.

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