ZTE Blade V50
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- Release October 2023
- OS Android 13
- Display 6.6-inch IPS LCD, 90Hz
- Camera 50MP triple
- RAM 8GB
- Battery 5000mAh
PROS
- 1 1080p 90Hz display
- 2 8GB RAM with 256GB storage
- 3 Glass back build
- 4 USB Type-C with 22.5W charging
- 5 NFC for contactless payments
- 6 Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
CONS
- 1 No FM radio
- 2 8MP selfie camera
- 3 Unisoc T606 is entry-level for the price
- 4 No IP rating
- 5 207g is heavy for the class
Prices
Specification
Network
| Technology The mobile network technology the phone uses, such as GSM, HSPA or LTE. It determines which types of networks the phone can connect to. | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G bands The second-generation mobile network bands the phone can use for calls and basic data. Support for more bands means better compatibility with different networks. | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands The third-generation mobile network bands the phone supports for calls and mobile data. More supported bands mean better compatibility with different networks. | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands The fourth-generation (LTE) mobile network bands the phone supports. More supported bands mean better compatibility and coverage on different networks. | LTE |
| Speed The data speed the phone can support on mobile networks. Higher speeds mean faster downloads and uploads when the network supports them. | HSPA, LTE |
Body
| Dimensions The height, width and thickness of the phone, usually measured in millimetres. Smaller dimensions generally make a phone easier to hold. | 165 x 76.1 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight How heavy the phone is, measured in grams. A lower weight generally makes a phone more comfortable to hold for long periods. | 207 g |
| Build The materials and construction used for the phone body, such as the front glass, back and frame. | Glass front, plastic frame, glass back |
| SIM The SIM card type and number the phone accepts, such as Nano-SIM or dual SIM. It determines how many mobile connections can be used. | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (dual stand-by) |
Display
| Type The kind of display panel used in the phone. Different panel types affect colour, contrast and power use. | IPS LCD |
| Size The diagonal size of the display, measured in inches from corner to corner. | 6.6 inches |
| Resolution The number of pixels in the display, shown as width by height. Higher resolution generally means a sharper image. | 1080 x 2408 pixels (~400 ppi density) |
Platform
| OS The operating system software that runs the phone and its apps. Its version affects features, security and app compatibility. | Android 13 |
| Chipset The main processor platform that powers the device. It controls performance, power efficiency and supported features. | Unisoc T606 (12 nm) |
| CPU The central processing unit that runs apps and tasks. More cores and higher clock speeds generally mean faster performance. | Octa-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU The graphics processing unit that handles images, video and games. A more capable GPU generally gives smoother graphics and gaming. | Mali-G57 MP1 |
Memory
| Card slot A special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory (or in the past these slots have been used to add some missing features such as Wi-Fi connectivity). Memory cards have different capacities and are used to store and transfer files between compatible devices. There are several types of memory cards. The most popular and frequently used by mobile phone manufacturers is microSD; however, up until recently Sony Ericsson exclusively used the Memory Stick Micro (M2) card type developed by Sony. | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal Storage The built-in storage space for apps, photos and files, measured in gigabytes. More storage lets you keep more content on the phone. | 256GB 8GB RAM |
Camera
| Triple A camera is a device that captures light and processes it into an image. It does this through a lens, which focuses the light onto a light-sensitive surface where a picture is formed. This could be film in traditional cameras or an electronic sensor in digital cameras. | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF 2 MP (macro) 2 MP (depth) |
| Features Additional functions included for that part of the phone, such as special modes or enhancements. The list shows which extra functions are supported. | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video The meaning of VIDEO CAMERA is a camera that records video and usually audio | 1080p@30fps |
| Selfie camera The front-facing camera used for self-portraits and video calls. Higher megapixels can give more detail, along with features such as autofocus or flash. | 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide) |
More
| Loudspeaker The built-in speaker used for calls on speakerphone, music and videos. It states whether the phone has one and its type, such as stereo speakers. | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack A round headphone port for wired headphones and audio accessories. If present, wired audio can be used without an adapter. | Yes |
| WLAN The Wi-Fi standards the phone supports for wireless internet. Newer standards generally offer faster speeds and better connections. | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth A short-range wireless technology for connecting accessories such as headphones and speakers. A newer version generally offers better range, speed and power efficiency. | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| GPS Satellite positioning used to find the phone location for maps and navigation. Support for more satellite systems can improve accuracy. | GPS |
| NFC Near Field Communication, a short-range wireless feature for contactless payments and quick pairing. It works only over very short distances. | Yes |
| FM radio Mobile phones that support FM radio have a dedicated FM radio receiver chip. This chip is responsible for receiving FM radio signals and converting them into audio signals that can be played through the phone's speakers or headphones. | Unspecified |
| USB The USB port used for charging and data transfer. Newer USB versions generally offer faster transfer speeds and a reversible connector. | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Infrared port An infrared (IR) port is a port on an electronic device that sends and receives data using infrared light. IR ports were commonly used in wireless devices to allow for fast communication with other devices, such as base stations. IR ports work by allowing two devices to face each other and share data using infrared rays within a range of 10 meters. | |
| Sensors Built-in sensors that detect motion, light, position and other conditions. They enable features such as auto-rotation, face unlock and navigation. | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity |
| Battery Type The kind of battery used in the phone and whether it can be removed. It describes the battery technology and form. | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Battery Capacity The size of the battery, measured in milliamp-hours (mAh). A higher capacity usually means longer use between charges. | 5000 mAh |
| Charging How the battery is charged, including wired and wireless charging speeds in watts. Higher wattage usually means faster charging. | 22.5W wired |
| Color The color options in which the phone is available. Color choice does not affect performance or features. | Beach Green, Sunrise Violet, Diamont Black |
Disclaimer
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Design and Display
Before anything else, let’s be clear about which phone this is. The ZTE Blade V50 sold in Pakistan is the V50 Design 4G — the 4G model running on the Unisoc T606. It is not the unlaunched 5G V50 (the one with the T760 chip, an AMOLED 120Hz display and a Rs. 33,999 price tag) and it is not the Design 5G, the Smart or the Vita. Those are different phones, and mixing them up is how this model’s price and specifications get quoted wrongly online.
What you actually get is a 6.6-inch IPS LCD with a 1080 x 2408 resolution — around 400 pixels per inch — and a 90Hz refresh rate, so text is sharp and scrolling feels smooth. The build is a genuine step up for this price: glass front, plastic frame and a glass back, which gives the phone a more premium feel in hand than the plastic-bodied norm. It measures 165 x 76.1 x 8.3 mm and weighs 207 g, which is on the heavy side for the class — you will feel it in a pocket. It comes in Beach Green, Sunrise Violet and Diamont Black, and the fingerprint sensor is side-mounted in the power button. ZTE has published no IP rating for this phone.
Performance
The Unisoc T606 is a 12 nm octa-core chip — two 1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 cores for the heavy lifting and six 1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 cores for everything else — with the Mali-G57 MP1 GPU. For everyday use it is fine: messaging, browsing, streaming and social apps run without fuss. But it is an entry-level chip at a mid-range price, and demanding games or heavy multitasking will show its limits.
The phone ships with 8GB of physical RAM and 10GB of extended virtual RAM that borrows from storage. That virtual RAM is not physical RAM — it helps keep more apps open in the background, but it does not make this an 18GB phone. Storage is 256GB, which is generous for the price, and there is a dedicated microSDXC slot if you need more room.
Camera
- Main: 50MP, f/1.8 (wide) with PDAF — the everyday shooter, good in daylight.
- Macro: 2MP for close-up shots.
- Depth: 2MP (depth) for portrait-style background blur.
- Selfie: 8MP, f/2.0 (wide).
Video: 1080p@30fps rear and front.
The camera is rounded out by an LED flash, plus HDR and panorama modes.
Battery and Charging
The 5,000 mAh Li-Po battery is non-removable and comfortably lasts a full day, often into a second day for lighter users. Charging is 22.5W wired over USB Type-C — respectable for this class, though a full charge still takes a while. There is no wireless charging.
Software
The Blade V50 ships with Android 13 in a plain, near-stock build. Every source agrees on Android 13, so there is no version conflict here — but note that this is the 4G Design variant’s software. The unlaunched 5G V50’s Android 13 build belongs to a different phone and should not be quoted against this one.
Price in Pakistan
The ZTE Blade V50 costs Rs. 28,999 in Pakistan for its single 8GB RAM and 256GB storage variant, and it is officially priced. The mobileinto Design page lists the price with a “Reference: Official Website” attribution dated November 11, 2026 — its table heading reads “Expected Prices”, but that is a template label on the site, not the price tag; the tag is Official. Whatmobile describes official-dealer pricing, mobilo confirms official-warranty and PTA-approved language, and phonebolee’s comparison agrees on the same figure.
Two figures deserve a mention. Mymobile lists Rs. 27,999, which we treat as a dissent against the 28,999 consensus. And mobilemall’s Rs. 33,999 is rejected — that figure conflates the Design 4G with the Design 5G, a different and more expensive phone.
The phone is PTA-approved, but always confirm the phone’s status through DIRBS before you pay.
ZTE Blade V50 (8GB RAM + 256GB) — Rs. 28,999 (Official)
| Model | ZTE Blade V50 |
| Price | Rs. 28,999 |
| Display | 6.6-inch IPS LCD, 90Hz |
| RAM | 8GB (+10GB virtual) |
| ROM | 256GB |
| Released | October 2023 |
Buying in Pakistan
Before you pay, run through this short checklist:
- Check the IMEI and the exact model and variant — 8GB RAM with 256GB storage, the Design 4G — not the 5G, the Design 5G, the Smart or the Vita.
- Confirm the warranty is the official ZTE Pakistan warranty, and get it in writing.
- Confirm PTA status through DIRBS so the phone works on Pakistani networks.
- Check the charging port on the unit in hand: it is USB Type-C — if a microUSB cable is in the box, the phone is not the one you think it is.
Final Verdict: A glass-backed 1080p ZTE with Type-C and NFC for Rs. 28,999
For Rs. 28,999 the Blade V50 gives you a sharp 1080p 90Hz display, a glass back, Type-C charging, NFC and a generous 256GB of storage — a likeable package that feels more expensive than it is. The price is fair for what you get, but the Unisoc T606 is entry-level silicon at this money, there is no FM radio and no IP rating, and at 207 g the phone is heavy. If you want a well-built ZTE with a good screen and a big battery, this is it — just make sure the box says Design 4G, 8GB and 256GB before you hand over the money.
