It’s a dog-eat-dog world on the 2018 mid-ranger scene and like most of it’s competitors, ZTE is really trying hard to compete and stay relevant. To that end, the Blade V9 is a good value offer, even if not particularly distinctive.
Build-wise, the 5.7-inch device feels surprisingly light in the hand. Still, ZTE boasts a metal frame as the core of the chassis, with glass wrapping around it on both sides.
There was no mention of Gorilla Glass or any other increased protection finish during the presentation, so we can’t really judge on durability quite yet. Still, ZTE is particularly…