BLU Vivo IV
#3608
ZTE Axon mini
#3617Category Breakdown
BLU Vivo IV
ZTE Axon mini
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
58.258.2
Summary
- The BLU Vivo IV features a 5.0-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the ZTE Axon mini has a slightly larger 5.2-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of ~424 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Vivo IV is powered by a Mediatek MT6592 chipset, whereas the Axon mini utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 616, providing better efficiency and multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Axon mini offers phase detection autofocus (PDAF) and an 8 MP front camera compared to the Vivo IV's 5 MP.
- The Axon mini also has a larger 2800 mAh battery compared to the Vivo IV's 2300 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Vivo IV runs on Android 4.2.2, upgradable to 4.4.2, while the Axon mini operates on Android 5.1.1, providing a more modern user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Vivo IV
ZTE Axon mini
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2014
2015
Description
Also known as BLU D970L
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5.2"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6592 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8939v2 Snapdragon 616 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A7
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-450MP4
Adreno 405
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, AF
13 MP, PDAF
Front Camera
5 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
8 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2300 mAh
2800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2300 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2800 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
145.1 x 70.2 x 5.5 mm (5.71 x 2.76 x 0.22 in)
143.5 x 70 x 7.9 mm (5.65 x 2.76 x 0.31 in)
Weight
129 g
140 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White/Silver, White/Gold
Gold, Chromium Silver, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
OS Version
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes