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

