BLU Vivo IV
#4916
ZTE Axon mini
#4087Category Breakdown
BLU Vivo IV
ZTE Axon mini
Performance
54.361.1
Camera
19.139.6
Display
82.882.8
Battery
20.823.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
32.746.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
30.336.3
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
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, AF
13 MP, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Black, White/Silver, White/Gold
Gold, Chromium Silver, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass