Category Breakdown
Celkon A518
ZTE N880E
Performance
57.357.3
Camera
41.941.9
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.154.1
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
Main Camera Details
3.15 MP
3.15 MP, AF
Front Camera
1.3 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
1.3 MP
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

