Skip to main content

Free Shipping on Domestic Orders $75+

Documents

Background

The ZTE Blade A36 is an Android smartphone released by ZTE in June 2025. The Blade A36 belongs to ZTE's Blade series, which covers the brand's budget and mid-range Android lineup. It runs Android 15 on a Unisoc T7200 chipset and targets entry-level users seeking a large-screen device.

Identification

To find the model number, go to Settings → About phone → Model number. The model number Z2472 is also printed on the label under the SIM card tray.

Physical characteristics of the ZTE Blade A36 include a tall 6.75-inch body with a waterdrop-style notch for the front camera, a single rear camera near the top of the back panel, and a glossy back panel finish.

Technical Specifications

Display:

* 6.75-inch IPS LCD

* 720 × 1600 px at approximately 260 ppi

Processor:

* Unisoc T7200

* 8-core CPU: 2 × Cortex-A75 @ 1.6 GHz (performance) + 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 1.6 GHz (efficiency)

Memory:

* 4 GB RAM

* 64 GB internal storage

* microSDXC card slot, up to 1 TB

Rear Camera: 8 MP main + AI depth sensor, with flash

Front Camera: 5 MP

Battery: ~19.25 Wh

Connectivity:

  • 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Wi-Fi 5), 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz — MIMO config [TO VERIFY]
  • Bluetooth 5.2
  • 4G LTE: B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28/B38/B40/B41 (194 MHz)
  • UMTS: B1/B2/B5/B8
  • GSM: B2/B3/B5/B8
  • GPS

Ports and Slots:

  • 1 × USB-C (USB 2.0, up to 480 Mb/s)
  • 3.5 mm headset jack
  • Dual nano-SIM
  • microSDXC card slot

Sensors:

  • Accelerometer
  • Proximity sensor
  • Ambient light sensor
  • Compass

Dimensions:

  • 167.64 × 77.37 × 8.3 mm (6.60 × 3.05 × 0.33 in)

Weight:

  • 193 g (6.81 oz)

Software:

  • Android 15 (64-bit)

Additional Information

Kara Piepenbrink

Member since: 05/31/24

8,309 Reputation

21 Guides authored

Team

iFixit Member of iFixit

Staff

122 Members

72,401 Guides authored

View Statistics:

Past 24 Hours: 2

Past 7 Days: 48

Past 30 Days: 293

All Time: 1,084