BLU Energy X
#4286
ZTE Blade X3
#4294Category Breakdown
BLU Energy X
ZTE Blade X3
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
56.856.8
Summary
- The BLU Energy X and ZTE Blade X3 both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, offering similar visual clarity.
- In terms of performance, the Energy X is powered by a Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU, while the Blade X3 uses a slightly slower Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53.
- Both devices have 8GB of storage and 1GB of RAM, ensuring comparable multitasking capabilities.
- Camera specifications are identical with an 8 MP rear camera, but the Blade X3 has a superior 5 MP selfie camera compared to the 2 MP on the Energy X.
- Both smartphones are equipped with a 4000 mAh battery, providing similar longevity, and run on Android 5.1 (Lollipop), offering a comparable software experience.
- The Energy X is lighter at 154g, while the Blade X3 is slightly heavier at 160.9g, with minor differences in dimensions.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Energy X
ZTE Blade X3
General
Release Date
2015
2015
Announced
2015
2015
Description
N/A
Also known as ZTE Blade D2, Blade T620
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek MT6735P (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
N/A
Mali-T720MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
5 MP or 2 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
142 x 70 x 8.9 mm (5.59 x 2.76 x 0.35 in)
145 x 71.5 x 8.9 mm (5.71 x 2.81 x 0.35 in)
Weight
154 g
160.9 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gold, Grey
Black, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
OS Version
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes