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Asus M530w

Asus M530w

#8410
ZTE V821

ZTE V821

#9034

Category Breakdown

Asus M530w
ZTE V821
Performance
35.134.6
Camera
39.639.6
Display
26.910.3
Battery
12.31.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
14.419.4
Audio
0.08.9
Overall
15.213.5

Summary

  • The Asus M530w features a 2.4-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, while the ZTE V821 has a similar resolution but is equipped with a resistive touchscreen.
  • Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the ZTE V821 includes autofocus, potentially enhancing image quality.
  • In terms of performance, both phones are powered by 416 MHz processors, with the M530w running on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6 Standard and the V821 on Android 2.2, offering a more modern software experience.
  • The M530w has a 1200 mAh battery, whereas the ZTE V821's battery capacity is unspecified.
  • The M530w is slightly heavier and bulkier than the ZTE V821, which is more compact and lighter, making it potentially more portable.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Asus M530w
ZTE V821

General

Release Date

2008
2011

Announced

2007
2011

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

2.4"
N/A

Type

TFT , 65K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors

Resolution

320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio

PPI

320
320

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

N/A
Mediatek MT6516

CPU

32-bit Intel XScale PXA270 416 MHz
416 MHz

GPU

N/A
N/A

Memory

256MB 64MB RAM
256MB

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

2 MP
2 MP, AF

Main Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Front Camera

VGA videocall camera
N/A

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

Yes
Yes

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1200 mAh
N/A

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion battery

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

117 x 65 x 13.8 mm (4.61 x 2.56 x 0.54 in)
116 x 56.5 x 11.8 mm (4.57 x 2.22 x 0.46 in)

Weight

135 g
120 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black, White
Black

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)

Network

GSM / UMTS
GSM

Network Speed

Yes, 384 kbps
N/A

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot

Bluetooth

2.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP

NFC

USB

1.1
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

No
GPS, A-GPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

No
Yes

Audio Jack

No
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Microsoft Windows Mobile 6 Standard
Android 2.2 (Froyo)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

N/A
N/A