Category Breakdown
Celkon A518
ZTE N880E
Performance
25.832.3
Camera
39.639.6
Display
34.116.9
Battery
18.916.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
25.425.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
20.216.6
Summary
- The Celkon A518 features a larger 5.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, compared to the ZTE N880E's 4.0-inch TFT screen at 480 x 800 pixels, offering a slightly lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, both devices are equipped with 1.0 GHz processors and 4GB of RAM, but the A518 uses a Spreadtrum chipset while the N880E utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon S1.
- The camera specifications are identical at 3.15 MP for the rear, but the N880E includes autofocus, enhancing its photography capabilities.
- The A518 has a larger 2000 mAh battery compared to the N880E's 1650 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- Both phones run on older versions of Android, with the A518 on KitKat and the N880E on Jelly Bean, limiting their software experience.
- Build quality shows the A518 being slightly bulkier and heavier than the more compact N880E.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Celkon A518
ZTE N880E
General
Release Date
2015
2012
Announced
2015
2012
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
4"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Spreadtrum 7715
Qualcomm MSM7627A Snapdragon S1
CPU
1.0 GHz
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
GPU
Mali-400
Adreno 200
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
1.3 MP
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
1650 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
145 x 73 x 9.8 mm (5.71 x 2.87 x 0.39 in)
119 x 61 x 10.4 mm (4.69 x 2.40 x 0.41 in)
Weight
164 g
130 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.0
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

