BLU S1
#5207
ZTE Blade X
#4859Category Breakdown
BLU S1
ZTE Blade X
Performance
55.353.4
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
23.024.2
Build
0.217.5
Connectivity
40.849.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
28.830.7
Summary
- The BLU S1 features a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the ZTE Blade X has a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but slightly lower pixel density at 267 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the BLU S1 is powered by a Mediatek MT6750 chipset, whereas the ZTE Blade X utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425, both with 2GB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the ZTE Blade X includes autofocus.
- The BLU S1 has a 2800 mAh battery, while the ZTE Blade X offers a slightly larger 3000 mAh capacity.
- Both phones run on Android Nougat, with the ZTE Blade X featuring a slightly newer version, 7.1.1.
- The BLU S1 is lighter at 137g compared to the ZTE Blade X's 156g, and the latter has the advantage of USB Type-C connectivity.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU S1
ZTE Blade X
General
Release Date
2017
2017
Announced
2017
2017
Description
N/A
For Cricket
Display
Size
5.2"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6750 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T860MP2
Adreno 308
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2800 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2800 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
147.3 x 72.8 x 8.4 mm (5.80 x 2.87 x 0.33 in)
156 x 77.5 x 8.9 mm (6.14 x 3.05 x 0.35 in)
Weight
137 g
156 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gold
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.72 W/kg (head)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity