ZTE Blade A55
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- Release 2024, July
- OS Android 14
- Display 6.75"
- Camera Dual Camera
- RAM 128GB
- Battery 5000mAh
PROS
- 1 90Hz IPS display
- 2 5000mAh battery
- 3 Dedicated microSDXC slot
- 4 Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
- 5 3.5mm headphone jack + FM radio
- 6 8MP selfie camera (a real step up from the A54's 2MP)
CONS
- 1 Unisoc SC9863A1 is entry-level silicon
- 2 4GB RAM only
- 3 10W charging is slow
- 4 720p display
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 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
| 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. | 167.7 x 77.4 x 8.5 mm (6.60 x 3.05 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight How heavy the phone is, measured in grams. A lower weight generally makes a phone more comfortable to hold for long periods. | 192 g |
| 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. | Dual 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, 90Hz |
| Size The diagonal size of the display, measured in inches from corner to corner. | 6.75 inches, 110.0 cm2 (~84.7% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution The number of pixels in the display, shown as width by height. Higher resolution generally means a sharper image. | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~260 ppi density) |
Platform
| OS The operating system software that runs the phone and its apps. Its version affects features, security and app compatibility. | Android 14 (Go edition) |
| Chipset The main processor platform that powers the device. It controls performance, power efficiency and supported features. | Unisoc SC9863A1 (28 nm) |
| CPU The central processing unit that runs apps and tasks. More cores and higher clock speeds generally mean faster performance. | Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU The graphics processing unit that handles images, video and games. A more capable GPU generally gives smoother graphics and gaming. | IMG8322 |
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. | 64/128 GB |
| RAM The memory the phone uses to run apps and keep them open in the background, measured in gigabytes. More RAM generally helps multitasking run smoothly. | 4 GB |
| Variant A phone variant is a specific model or version of a phone that differs slightly from other versions of the same phone from the same manufacturer. These differences can include variations in colors, sizes, features, specifications, or other attributes that distinguish one variant from another. For example, smartphones can have different storage capacities and colors, and different iPhone variants can have different cellular bands. | 4GB 64GB / 4GB 128GB |
Camera
| Dual 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. | 13 MP, AF 0.08 MP (auxiliary lens) |
| 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 |
| Video The meaning of VIDEO CAMERA is a camera that records video and usually audio | Video: 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 |
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 b/g/n |
| 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, GALILEO, GLONASS |
| NFC Near Field Communication, a short-range wireless feature for contactless payments and quick pairing. It works only over very short distances. | No |
| 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. | Yes |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Battery Type The kind of battery used in the phone and whether it can be removed. It describes the battery technology and form. | Non-removable Li-Po |
| 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. | 10W wired |
| Made by The company that makes the device. It names the manufacturer responsible for the phone. | China |
| Color The color options in which the phone is available. Color choice does not affect performance or features. | Mint Green, Starry Black, Sunset Orange |
| Models The specific model numbers or variants of the phone sold in different regions. Different models may vary in bands or storage. | Z2450 |
Disclaimer
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Design and Display
The Blade A55 is a big, plain budget phone. Its 6.75-inch IPS LCD runs at 90Hz, so scrolling feels a touch smoother than on a 60Hz panel, but the 720 x 1600 resolution (about 260 ppi) is firmly entry-level — text and icons look soft if you look closely. At 167.7 x 77.4 x 8.5 mm and 192 g it is a large handset, though the plastic body keeps the weight manageable.
The fingerprint sensor sits on the side, in the power button, and it is quick and reliable. ZTE has kept the 3.5mm headphone jack, and the FM radio is present too — both are rarer than they used to be at this price. A dedicated microSDXC slot means storage can grow without giving up the second SIM. The colours are Mint Green, Starry Black and Sunset Orange; some retailers call the blue unit Water Blue, but it is the same unit. ZTE publishes no IP rating for the A55, so do not expect any water or dust resistance.
Performance
Under the hood is the Unisoc SC9863A1 (28 nm), an octa-core chip with four 1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 cores and four 1.2 GHz Cortex-A55 cores, paired with the IMG8322 GPU. There is 4GB of RAM and 64GB or 128GB of storage. Retailers often list it as “4+8GB” — the extra 8GB is virtual or extended RAM, not physical RAM, so the phone still has 4GB of real memory.
It runs Android 14 (Go edition) with MyOS 14, the lightweight version of Android that suits entry-level hardware. There is 4G only (LTE) — no 5G. It is the same entry-level story as the A54 with slightly newer software: fine for calls, WhatsApp and YouTube, not for heavy games.
Camera
- Main: 13 MP, AF
- Auxiliary: 0.08 MP
- Selfie: 8 MP — a real step up from the A54’s 2 MP
- Video: 1080p@30fps (main camera)
Beebom and StarTech both name the auxiliary lens as 0.08 MP; MobileDokan files the camera as a single with an unnamed auxiliary lens. Either way, the 0.08 MP auxiliary lens adds almost nothing to your photos — the 13 MP main camera does the work. An LED flash is included. The selfie camera is the one genuine upgrade over the A54: 8 MP instead of 2 MP (interpolated to 5 MP).
Battery and Charging
The battery is a 5000 mAh non-removable Li-Po cell — the one spec that genuinely suits the price — charged over USB Type-C at 10W wired. 10W is slow for a 5000 mAh cell, so budget for a long charge. And it is not fast charging, so no fast-charging claim is made anywhere on this page.
Software
The A55 runs Android 14 (Go edition) with MyOS 14 — the lightweight Go edition, which suits entry-level hardware and keeps the interface light on 4GB of RAM. No update promise is published on record, so take the software as it ships.
Price in Pakistan
Six Pakistan sources agree exactly on the A55: Rs. 19,999 for the 4GB + 64GB and Rs. 22,999 for the 4GB + 128GB — mymobile, hamariweb, urdupoint, whatmobile, mobileinto and phonebolee all list the same two figures. The Bangladesh official-row conversion works out to Rs. 20,999 for the 4+128, which matches neither Pakistan variant price, so the Pakistan cluster wins. Note that the “4+8GB” in retailer listings is 4GB of physical RAM plus 8GB of virtual RAM — not 8GB of real RAM.
4GB + 64GB — Rs. 19,999 (Expected)
4GB + 128GB — Rs. 22,999 (Expected)
| ZTE Blade A55 | Rs. 19,999 |
| Display | 6.75″ IPS LCD |
| RAM | 4GB |
| ROM | 64GB |
| Released | July 2024 |
Buying in Pakistan
- Check the IMEI and the exact model (Z2450) and confirm it is the Blade A55, not the A54.
- Confirm the PTA status via DIRBS — send the IMEI to 8484.
- Confirm the warranty terms before paying.
- Check the variant (4+64 vs 4+128) matches the price asked.
- Check what charger, if any, is in the box — it charges at 10W, so do not expect a fast charger.
Final Verdict: The A54’s slightly newer sibling — same chip, better selfie camera, Go-edition software; pick the 128GB one if you can
The Blade A55 changes little from the A54: the same entry-level chip, the same 720p 90Hz screen and the same 5000 mAh battery. What it adds is Android 14 (Go edition) and an 8 MP selfie camera that is a genuine improvement on the A54’s 2 MP. If you are choosing between the two, the A55 is the better buy — and the 128GB version is worth the extra Rs. 3,000.
