ZTE Blade S6 review

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ZTE Blade S6 review
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ZTE Blade S6 review

Detail and colour accuracy is good in decent lighting

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ZTE Blade S6 review

Autofocus and shot speed was good on this windy day

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ZTE Blade S6 review

With HDR off, the picture is fairly well balanced

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ZTE Blade S6 review

Turn HDR on, and the mid-ground looks washed out

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ZTE Blade S6 review

Reasonable detail but noticeable noise in this well-lit restaurant

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ZTE Blade S6 review

Some nice background defocus effects can be achieved

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