ZTE Optus X Start 5

Name: ZTE Optus X Start 5
Brand: ZTE

Display6.00"

ChipsetUnisoc SC9863A

Battery3000 mAh

4.8GoSolo score

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Network

3G bands

UMTS 850 900 2100

4G bands

FDD LTE: 2600, 2100, 1800, 900, 850TDD LTE: 2300

Launch

Announced

4Q 2025

Status

Available

Body

Dimensions

159.20 x 77.50 x 9.58 mm

Weight

194.00 g

SIM

nanoSIM

Display

Type

Color / IPS TFT16,7M colors, 90 Hz576 x 1152 px (6.00") 215 ppi∼75.3% screen-to-body ratio

Size

6.00 inches

Resolution

576 x 1152 pixels

Platform

Android15 Go

Chipset

Unisoc SC9863AProcessor clock: 1.60 GHzNumber of cores: 8GPU: IMG8322 @550 MHz

CPU

1.60 GHz, 8 cores

GPU

IMG8322 @550 MHz

Memory

Card slot

microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 512 GB)

Internal

64 GBBuy memory card RAM: 2 GB

Battery

Type

Li-Ion 3000 mAh

Misc

Colors

Gray

Models

P505

SAR

1,521 W/kg

GoSolo Read / what it means5 takeaways

performance

1.6 GHz octa-core, 2 GB RAMEntry-level CPU paired with minimal memory means this phone handles basic tasks (messaging, calling, light browsing) but will stall or lag noticeably when running multiple apps or demanding games.

battery

3000 mAh, roughly half a day light useSmall capacity with no stated fast charging means you will need to plug in by evening even on moderate use, and recharges take several hours.

display

6.0-inch 90Hz, 215 ppi, ~75% screen ratioThe 90Hz refresh helps scrolling feel smoother than a 60Hz phone at this price, but the 576 × 1152 pixel density (215 ppi) makes text and small icons slightly soft unless you hold it at arm's length.

storage

64 GB internal, microSD up to 512 GBOn-device storage fills quickly with apps and media, but you can expand via microSD card to hold photos, videos, and downloaded content without much cost.

connectivity

4G LTE only, no 5GLimited to older LTE bands (2600, 2100, 1800, 900, 850 MHz), so data speeds depend on your local carrier and network load; still usable for most regions but no access to faster 5G where available.