Category Breakdown
alcatel Hero 2
ZTE Blade V7 Max
Performance
56.551.9
Camera
47.439.6
Display
58.958.9
Battery
25.424.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
53.952.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
32.431.9
Summary
- The alcatel Hero 2 features a larger 6.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the ZTE Blade V7 Max has a 5.5-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~401 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Hero 2 is powered by a Mediatek MT8392 chipset with an octa-core 2.0 GHz CPU and 2GB of RAM, whereas the Blade V7 Max offers a slightly less powerful 1.8 GHz octa-core CPU with options for 3GB or 4GB of RAM.
- The camera on the Blade V7 Max is superior with a 16 MP rear camera compared to the Hero 2's 13.1 MP, although the Hero 2 includes optical image stabilization.
- Battery capacity is similar, with the Hero 2 at 3100 mAh and the Blade V7 Max at 3000 mAh, both lacking fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- Software-wise, the Hero 2 runs on Android 4.4.2, while the Blade V7 Max is equipped with Android 6.0.1, offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Hero 2
ZTE Blade V7 Max
General
Release Date
2014
2016
Announced
2014
2016
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~367 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass, oleophobic coating
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT8392 (28 nm)
N/A
CPU
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A7
Octa-core 1.8 GHz
GPU
Mali-450MP4
N/A
Memory
16GB (12.9GB user available), 2GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
13.1 MP, AF, OIS
16 MP, f/2.0, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
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
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
160.5 x 81.6 x 7.9 mm (6.32 x 3.21 x 0.31 in)
154 x 76.5 x 7.2 mm (6.06 x 3.01 x 0.28 in)
Weight
175 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Dark Gray
Black, Silver, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / 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 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

