alcatel Flash 2
#5251
ZTE Blade A2
#4992Category Breakdown
alcatel Flash 2
ZTE Blade A2
Performance
53.555.3
Camera
27.927.9
Display
56.556.5
Battery
24.221.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
41.450.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
28.629.9
Summary
- The alcatel Flash 2 and ZTE Blade A2 both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the Flash 2 is powered by a Mediatek MT6753 chipset with an octa-core CPU at 1.3 GHz, while the Blade A2 uses a slightly more efficient MT6750 with a combination of 1.5 GHz and 1.0 GHz cores.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, capable of recording 1080p video, providing comparable photographic capabilities.
- The Flash 2 has a larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the Blade A2's 2500 mAh, which may offer longer usage time.
- In terms of software, the Flash 2 runs Android 5.1, while the Blade A2 can be upgraded to Android 6.0, providing a more updated software experience.
- Build quality-wise, the Flash 2 is slightly bulkier at 140g and 9mm thick, whereas the Blade A2 is lighter at 135g and slimmer at 7.9mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Flash 2
ZTE Blade A2
General
Release Date
2015
2016
Announced
2015
2016
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6753 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6750 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-T720MP3
Mali-T860MP2
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, PDAF
13 MP, PDAF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
145.8 x 70.4 x 9 mm (5.74 x 2.77 x 0.35 in)
143.8 x 70.2 x 7.9 mm (5.66 x 2.76 x 0.31 in)
Weight
140 g
135 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Volcanic Grey, Mica White
Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), MiFavor 3.2
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass