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BLU Magic

BLU Magic

#8035
ZTE Open

ZTE Open

#7095

Category Breakdown

BLU Magic
ZTE Open
Performance
44.859.9
Camera
11.339.6
Display
33.216.0
Battery
14.512.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
24.024.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.620.6

Summary

  • The BLU Magic features a 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the ZTE Open has a slightly larger 3.5-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the BLU Magic is powered by a 600 MHz ARM 11 CPU, whereas the ZTE Open has a more capable 1.0 GHz Cortex-A5 CPU, both utilizing the Adreno 200 GPU.
  • Both phones have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the ZTE Open supports video recording, unlike the BLU Magic.
  • The battery capacity of the BLU Magic is 1450 mAh, compared to the ZTE Open's 1200 mAh.
  • For software, the BLU Magic runs on Android 2.2 (Froyo), while the ZTE Open operates on Firefox OS 1.0, offering different user experiences.
  • Both devices lack advanced features such as water resistance and stereo speakers.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

BLU Magic
ZTE Open

General

Release Date

2011
2013

Announced

2011
2013

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

3.2"
3.5"

Type

TFT, 256K colors
TFT

Resolution

320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)

PPI

320
320

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
Qualcomm MSM7225A Snapdragon S1

CPU

600 MHz ARM 11
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5

GPU

Adreno 200
Adreno 200

Memory

512MB 256MB RAM
512MB ROM, 256MB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included

Camera

Main Camera

3.15 MP
3.15 MP

Main Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Front Camera

N/A
N/A

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

320p@18fps
Yes

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1450 mAh
1200 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 1450 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1200 mAh, removable

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

111 x 58 x 13.5 mm (4.37 x 2.28 x 0.53 in)
114 x 62 x 12.5 mm (4.49 x 2.44 x 0.49 in)

Weight

N/A
N/A

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black, White
Blue, Orange

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

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

Bluetooth

2.1
2.1, A2DP, EDR

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, A-GPS
GPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Firefox OS 1.0

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity