Idea Blade (Black, 512 MB)

Idea Blade (Black, 512 MB)

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Warranty
1 Year for Mobile & 6 Months for Accessories
Highlights
  • 512 MB ROM | Expandable Upto 32 GB
  • 8.89 cm (3.5 inch) WVGA Display
  • 3.2MP Rear Camera
  • 1250 mAh Li-Ion Battery
  • Qualcomm Scorpion Processor
Description
The Idea Blade is a stylishly crafted touchscreen phone. The Blade uses Android v2.2 (Froyo) OS which lets you download applications from the Android market. The smartphone supports a 600 MHz Qualcomm Scorpion Processor, which enhances the performance of the handset.

This phone has a 3.5-inch TFT screen with a WVGA display that gives you visual clarity while handling the device. The Android phone allows you to view images at resolution 480 x 800 pixels. This user friendly handset helps you access applications straight off the home screen.

The Android phone sports a 3.2 megapixel camera with digital zoom that lets you click images with greater clarity and quality. The video recording facility helps you capture videos at 10 fps. Other camera features like auto exposure control (AEC), photo effects, automatic white balance and contrast and brightness enhances your photography experience on this GSM handset.

Storage and Battery

The smartphone is powered by a 1250 mAh Li-Ion battery that provides a talk time up to 3 hours. When fully charged, the Blade gives you a standby time up to 200 hours. The Capacitive touch phone has an inbuilt memory of 512 MB which is expandable up to up to 32 GB using microSD or microSDHC cards.

Multimedia

The Android phone is loaded with a music player which keeps you entertained with your favourite music throughout the day. You can also tune into your favourite FM stations and get the latest updates on new releases. The 3.5 mm audio jack helps you enjoy your favourite music on any generic headphones.

Connectivity and Features

The Blade is set up to run on GPRS, EDGE, Wi-Fi and 3G so that you can access the web. The preinstalled Opera Mini browser lets you search various web pages on the go. The Bluetooth and USB port facility in the handset gives you the option of sharing videos, music and images with other devices.

The Android smartphone possesses an accelerometer, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor and digital compass, and gives you an immersive experience. You can also stay in touch with your friends through social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter. The instant messaging application helps you chat with your friends 24x7. The GPS enabled in the Blade provides directions to your desired locations. The Blade also allows you to update yourself with the video releases through the YouTube application.

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Specifications
General
In The Box
  • Cover, User Manual, Headset, Charger, Data Cable, Handset, Battery
Model Name
  • Blade
Color
  • Black
Browse Type
  • Smartphones
SIM Type
  • Single Sim
Display Features
Display Size
  • 8.89 cm (3.5 inch)
Resolution
  • 480 x 800 Pixels
Resolution Type
  • WVGA
Display Type
  • TFT
Display Colors
  • 262 K
Os & Processor Features
Operating System
  • Android Froyo 2.2
Processor Brand
  • Snapdragon
Processor Type
  • Qualcomm Scorpion
Primary Clock Speed
  • 600 MHz
Operating Frequency
  • GSM - 900, 1800, 1900; UMTS - 2100
Memory & Storage Features
Internal Storage
  • 512 MB
Expandable Storage
  • 32 GB
Supported Memory Card Type
  • MicroSD
Phone Book Memory
  • Practically Unlimited
Call Log Memory
  • Yes
SMS Memory
  • Yes
Camera Features
Primary Camera Available
  • Yes
Primary Camera
  • 3.2MP Rear Camera
Primary Camera Features
  • Auto Exposure Control (AEC), Automatic White Balance, Contrast and Brightness, Photo Effects
Secondary Camera Available
  • No
HD Recording
  • No
Video Recording
  • Yes
Video Recording Resolution
  • 640 x 480
Digital Zoom
  • Digital Zoom - 1.6x
Frame Rate
  • 10 fps
Connectivity Features
Network Type
  • 3G
Supported Networks
  • GSM
Internet Connectivity
  • GPRS, EDGE, Wi-Fi, 3G
3G
  • Yes
3G Speed
  • 7.2 Mbps HSDPA; 384 Kbps HSUPA
GPRS
  • Yes
WAP
  • No
Pre-installed Browser
  • Opera Mini
Micro USB Port
  • Yes
Micro USB Version
  • 2
Bluetooth Support
  • Yes
Wi-Fi
  • Yes
Wi-Fi Version
  • 802.11 b/g
NFC
  • No
USB Connectivity
  • Yes
EDGE
  • Yes
GPRS Features
  • Class 12
Audio Jack
  • 3.5 mm
EDGE Features
  • Class 12
Map Support
  • Google Maps
GPS Support
  • Yes
Other Details
Smartphone
  • Yes
Touchscreen Type
  • Capacitive
JAVA Support
  • Yes
Keypad
  • No
Voice Input
  • Yes
Sensors
  • Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Digital Compass
Other Features
  • Idea TV, Idea Application Store, Navigation, Calculator, Sound Recorder, Notepad, Racing Thunder Game, Idea Customised On and Off Screen, MMS Enabled, Email Clients, Idea Mall
Important Apps
  • Android Market, Social Hub, Facebook, Twitter, Gmail, Google Search, Google Talk, Gmail Latitude, News and Weather, Google Calendar, YouTube, Ebuddy
Multimedia Features
FM Radio
  • Yes
Audio Formats
  • MP3, eAAC
Video Formats
  • MPEG4
Battery & Power Features
Battery Capacity
  • 1250 mAh
Battery Type
  • Li-Ion
Dimensions
Width
  • 56.5 mm
Height
  • 114 mm
Depth
  • 11.8 mm
Weight
  • 130 g
Warranty
Warranty Summary
  • 1 Year for Mobile & 6 Months for Accessories
Ratings & Reviews
3.5
99 Ratings &
35 Reviews
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5

clarifications..!!

> this is a gen2 zte blade.
> RAM = 512 MB.
> Idea promises it is upgradable to Android 2.3 Gingerbread.
> Comes with Docs To Go application (paid version) pre-loaded.
> Expandable memory upto 32 GB (16 GB in case of Dell XCD 35).
> Idea Mall (Idea's own application store) offers some paid apps for free.
> The phone is not carrier-locked. i.e., sim cards of other network providers can be used.

>> Micro SD card NOT included.
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Ravi Raj

Dec, 2011

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dell xcd35 better then idea zte phone

i had bought a dell xcd 35 ,6 months back and yesterday i got a chance to compare it with idea zte blade. (both manufactured by ZTE)
1.The build quality of dell xcd35 is far more better that idea blade and xcd 35 is much more sturdy.
2. The buttons on xcd35 are hard and crisp wheras on idea blade they are loose
3. DELL xcd35 comes with 512MB RAM,512MB ROM wheras Idea Blade come with 256 RAM ,512MB ROM. (256 mb is less for android and only 20mb remains free, which makes the phone slow under he...
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Raul Braganza

Mar, 2012

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Upgraded to 2.3.5 ...No Problem...Camera Working

I recently Purchased this item...the physical hardware of Idea Blade is not same as Dell XCD 35...
Both are ZTE Blade Gen 2
But the idea blade have new camera driver..So Installing 2.3.7 Cynogen Mod will result to "camera not working" Dell XCD 35 is Sweden Vesion of ZTE Blade and this is Chinese Version aka ZTE U V880...

Dell XCD35 default RAM is unlockable to 512...but here 256MB for user apps and remainging is reserved for system process...

In Order to Upgrade Idea Blade to 2.3.5 Install ...
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Alen Sunny Stephen

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Mar, 2012

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idea blade mobile phone

I am new to the android and started it with this phone yesterday itself. I must say that my experience is "so far so good". The phone has following pros and cons according to me -

Pros :

1) Excellent display/resolution that could be found next in 15k range motorola defy.
2) Very nice touch screen. Smooth as it could be.
3) OK performance
4) Excellent sound at low levels (I am of course not a rock lover).
5) Very elegant look until you hold it in your hand

Cons :

1) Plastic type body, poor...
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Bhavesh Patel

Oct, 2012

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Well i haven't bought it from flipkart but i do have one.
The Android requires some good hardware to offer lag-free, hang-free or so called excellent smart phone experience.
which is sure shot MISSING in this phone.

one word - Avoidable

P:S This was my first smartphone, still Love it though.
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AmolDeep Singh

Mar, 2012

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Value for money!!

Amazing service by Flipkart... mentioned 4-6 business days for delivering this phone but received in just 2 days. Brilliant..!!
Now the phone::
Amazing display.. often seen only with phones over 15-18k.
GPS works amazingly well. Good preloaded aps. Not a very good inbuilt video player but that was easily fixed by downloading and installing Mobo Video Player Pro. All formats can now be played. Installing Winamp is also advised.
Internal memory is a bit low, only 150MB approx but thats not very...
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James Tennent

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Jan, 2012

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a great alternate to Galaxy-Y

this phone is great! the distinctive feature among below 8k price phones is its awesome display at 800x480p! similar displays are available with phone cost not less than 14k (closest is motorola defy i guess). lack of 16M colour support doesn't bother at all. i have tested downconverted HD movies and they look as amazing as they look on my 32" LED
pros:
great display resolution
connectivity (wifi works flawless)
cap.touchscreen (very smooth)

cons:
build quality (feels cheap plastic)
battery...
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shivaprashanth hiremath

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Jan, 2012

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Average Phone..

I bought this from Flipkart. Very impressive service..
Regards to phone, after using it for few days, I feel its worth spending more to go for Neo V.
Pros
Excellent Andriod phone for the budget.
Excellent screen resolution and display
includes many one touch features if you are social networker
handling and traversing through phone is simple and nice.
600 Mz processor is fine for daily usage
512 RAM, sleek size of phone, easy msging and call features are good
impressed with the type of USB...
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Darshan

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Jan, 2012

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Blade

Awesome phone for its price. I am using Dell xcd 35
Nice screen you can adjust the screen brightness in day and night using a toggle key in the widgets for power saving.
Bunch of compatible apps from Android market. I am really enjoying using this phone.

The only problem with this phone is low internal memory. Thanks to idea. it is providing 512MB instead of 165MB in dell xcd35.

battery backup is poor. Only 24hrs with all wifi, 3g/gps usage and normal telephone calls.
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Santhosh Kumar T V

Jan, 2012

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Practical Android Phone Package

To start with I would like to put to rest the RAM Controversy. THIS PHONE IS WITH 256MB RAM, AND 512MB ROM (pg. 117 user manual). Wish flipkart had mentioned this in the specification.

This is an excellent phone for the price you pay. All the features available in the high-end android phones are available.

I am using this with Airtel Sim, this is working perfectly, all the configurations were pushed to the phone by the service provider immediately on connecting.

Display is excellent. The...
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Mukul Prasad

Certified Buyer

Jan, 2012

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