ZTE's Blade X Max launched at Cricket back in May,
and today it's being joined by a smaller sibling, the adequately named Blade X
(sans Max). This device features a 5.5-inch 720p touchscreen, a 13 MP rear
camera, a 5 MP front-facing snapper, Dolby Audio, and an FM radio.
It's powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chipset,
aided by 2GB of RAM and 16GB of expandable storage. A 3,000 mAh battery ensures
smooth operation, while for connectivity you get Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C,
and 4G LTE. The Blade X runs Android 7.1.1 Nougat.
You can already order the phone from Cricket's
website for just US$ 119.99, provided that you switch to the carrier or upgrade an
existing account. It comes with the Argus suite of health apps by Azumio
preinstalled, helping you track your steps, heart rate, sleep, glucose, and
fitness. The operation of these apps is made possible by the Blade X's built-in
pedometer and heart rate monitor.
