Category Breakdown
alcatel Flash (2017)
ZTE Axon Lux
Performance
69.876.2
Camera
65.437.5
Display
58.960.4
Battery
25.424.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
51.658.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
39.735.4
Summary
- The alcatel Flash (2017) and ZTE Axon Lux both feature a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display, but the Axon Lux offers a higher resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels compared to the Flash's 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in a sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the Flash is powered by a Mediatek Helio X20 chipset with a deca-core CPU, while the Axon Lux utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 with an octa-core CPU, providing potentially better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Axon Lux includes an additional 2 MP depth sensor and an 8 MP front camera, enhancing its photography versatility.
- The Flash has a slightly larger battery capacity at 3100 mAh compared to the Axon Lux's 3000 mAh, but the latter supports faster 18W charging.
- In terms of software experience, the Flash runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, while the Axon Lux operates on an older Android 5.0.2 Lollipop, which may affect app compatibility and features.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Flash (2017)
ZTE Axon Lux
General
Release Date
2017
2015
Announced
2017
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~534 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass, oleophobic coating
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6797 Helio X20 (20 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm)
CPU
Deca-core (2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A72, 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A53, 4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A57)
GPU
Mali-T880 MP4
Adreno 430
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF13 MP B/W, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
13 MP, PDAF2 MP, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama
Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
N/A
8 MP
Front Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps
4K@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3100 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3100 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired, QC2
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
152.6 x 75.4 x 8.7 mm (6.01 x 2.97 x 0.34 in)
154.5 x 75.3 x 9.7 mm (6.08 x 2.96 x 0.38 in)
Weight
155 g
168 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Titanium Grey
Ion Gold, Chromium Silver, Phthalo Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP
4.1, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

