ZTE F40 5G Portable Wi-Fi: A Quick Unboxing and Review
The ZTE F40 is a compact 5G RedCap portable Wi-Fi with a USB-drive design, Wi-Fi 6, and up to 16 device connections. It offers dual built-in eSIMs plus a physical SIM slot. Real-world tests showed Telecom 5G download speeds of 41Mbps and uploads of 79Mbps, while Mobile 5G reached 22.7Mbps downlink. Power consumption was notably low at 0.9W idle and 2.4W under load. The web interface includes band locking and SIM switching. With a 1.5TB monthly data plan at roughly 58 RMB per month, it provides cost-effective, low-power 5G connectivity.
Teardown of ZTE F7015TV3 2.5G Optical Modem
The ZTE F7015TV3 2.5G optical modem offers a compact, low-power design with XGPON/XEPON support and a 2.5G port, achieving ~1200Mbps on gigabit broadband. However, it runs hot, reaching 74°C+ in warm cabinets and causing reboots; adding a fan stabilizes it at 52°C. Teardown reveals ZX279133 SoC, 512MB DDR3L, RTL8221B PHY, and ports including 2.5G, IPTV, and phone line.