BlackBerry Aurora
#4213
ZTE Blade A7 Vita
#4141Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Aurora
ZTE Blade A7 Vita
Performance
57.853.5
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
24.225.7
Build
67.967.9
Connectivity
44.848.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
35.335.9
Summary
- The BlackBerry Aurora features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the ZTE Blade A7 Vita has a slightly smaller 5.45-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, resulting in a denser pixel count.
- Both devices are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chipset, but the Aurora offers more RAM at 4GB compared to the Blade A7 Vita's maximum of 3GB.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both smartphones have a 13 MP rear camera and an 8 MP front camera, with the Blade A7 Vita having a wider aperture of f/2.0.
- The Aurora's battery capacity is 3000 mAh, while the Blade A7 Vita has a slightly larger 3200 mAh battery.
- Software-wise, the Aurora runs on Android 7.0 Nougat, whereas the Blade A7 Vita operates on Android 8.1 Oreo, offering a more updated software experience.
- Both phones have a similar build quality with glass fronts and plastic backs, but the Aurora is heavier at 178g compared to the 135g of the Blade A7 Vita.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Aurora
ZTE Blade A7 Vita
General
Release Date
2017
2018
Announced
2017
2018
Description
N/A
Versions: A0722
Display
Size
5.5"
5.45"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~295 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 308
Adreno 308
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP or 5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3200 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
152 x 76.8 x 8.5 mm (5.98 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)
147 x 69.5 x 7.9 mm (5.79 x 2.74 x 0.31 in)
Weight
178 g
135 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, Silver, Gold
Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity