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ZTE Blade A75 5G

Avoid buyingValue Score 40/100
$150
Launched around €170; a rebadged Nubia Focus. Limited official US availability. Converted ~$150
$185 at launch

How long will it last?

Our estimate

Supported until September 2026 · Buy-by September 2024

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2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20242026

Apple doesn't publish an end date, but iPhones have a consistent ~2-year update track record — on that basis the Blade A75 5G should be supported until around September 2026. Buying it today still gets you about 0.2 years of safe use (Apple's written legal minimum is 5 years).

Source: ZTE's documentation · last verified 2026-06-17 · how we compute this

TrueCost

Street price ÷ months of safe use remaining — the number that makes cheap short-lived phones expensive, and well-supported ones cheap.

$60.58/month

781% above the under-$300 median ($6.88/mo, dying phones excluded)

Our verdict

ZTE's cheapest 5G Blade, basically a rebadged Nubia Focus, trading charging speed for connectivity, with estimated support to late 2026.

Pros

  • Adds genuine 5G support at a very low price point
  • Efficient 6nm Unisoc T760 keeps power use in check
  • 50MP main camera covers everyday shots
  • Estimated security patch support runs to around late 2026

Cons

  • Slow 10W charging makes top-ups sluggish
  • Only 4GB RAM and a 720p resolution
Best for: 5G must-havesBest for: First smartphone buyersAvoid if: Fast-charging fansAvoid if: Multitaskers

Full specifications

Display

💡 Bigger numbers = smoother scrolling (Hz) and easier outdoor reading (nits).

Screen6.6-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz
Performance

💡 The phone's brain — it decides speed today and how well it ages.

ChipsetUnisoc T760 (6nm)
RAM4GB
Storage128GB
Cameras

💡 Megapixels aren't everything — lens variety matters more day-to-day.

main50MP — f/1.8
front8MP — 1080p video
Battery & charging

💡 Capacity in mAh — bigger usually means longer between charges.

Battery5,000 mAh
Charging10W wired
Build

💡 Size, weight, and the materials between your phone and the floor.

Dimensions163.6 × 74.9 × 8.6 mm
Weight205 g
MaterialsPlastic frame and back
Water resistanceNot rated
Software & connectivity

💡 The software it ships with, and how far it can upgrade.

SoftwareAndroid 13 with MyOS at launch
Connectivity5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, USB-C 2.0, dual nano-SIM
Update policy~1 years of updates (our estimate from ZTE's track record — written minimum is 5 years)

Better-value alternatives

Similar price, lower cost per month of safe ownership.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Blade A75 the same as the Nubia Focus?

Yes, the Blade A75 5G is essentially a rebadged version of the Nubia Focus, sharing the same core hardware including the 50MP main camera and Unisoc T760 chipset.

Does the Blade A75 have 5G?

Yes. Unlike most of ZTE's budget Blade phones, the A75 5G supports 5G networks, which is its main selling point.

How fast does it charge?

Charging is modest at 10W wired, so the 5000mAh battery takes a while to refill.

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Specs are collected from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers and change often. Support end dates follow each brand's official policy (or, for Apple, its documented historical pattern). Last verified 2026-06-17.