Category Breakdown
alcatel 1L (2021)
ZTE Blade A7 Vita
Performance
59.953.5
Camera
28.419.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
24.225.7
Build
67.967.9
Connectivity
53.048.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
41.235.9
Summary
- The alcatel 1L (2021) features a larger 6.1-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1560 pixels, while the ZTE Blade A7 Vita has a 5.45-inch display at 720 x 1440 pixels, offering slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the alcatel is powered by a more recent Mediatek Helio A20 chipset compared to the older Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 in the ZTE, although both have 2GB of RAM.
- The camera setups are similar with both having a 13 MP rear camera, but the alcatel offers a wider aperture at f/1.9, while the ZTE has an f/2.0 aperture and an 8 MP selfie camera compared to the alcatel's 5 MP.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the ZTE at 3200 mAh versus 3000 mAh in the alcatel, but both lack fast charging.
- The alcatel runs on Android 11 (Go edition), providing a more updated software experience compared to the ZTE's Android 8.1 (Oreo).
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring glass fronts and plastic backs, but the ZTE is lighter and slimmer.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel 1L (2021)
ZTE Blade A7 Vita
General
Release Date
2021, January 12
2018
Announced
2021, January 12
2018
Description
N/A
Versions: A0722
Display
Size
6.1"
5.45"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~295 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6761D Helio A20 (12 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Adreno 308
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, AF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
8 MP or 5 MP
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh
Li-Ion 3200 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
155.9 x 74.5 x 9.9 mm (6.14 x 2.93 x 0.39 in)
147 x 69.5 x 7.9 mm (5.79 x 2.74 x 0.31 in)
Weight
179 g
135 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Power Grey, Twilight Blue
Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11 (Go edition)
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity

