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Celkon A85

Celkon A85

#7472
ZTE Nova 3.5

ZTE Nova 3.5

#6956

Category Breakdown

Celkon A85
ZTE Nova 3.5
Performance
53.152.1
Camera
39.639.6
Display
16.033.5
Battery
12.31.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
19.325.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.721.1

Summary

  • The Celkon A85 and ZTE Nova 3.5 both feature a 3.5-inch TFT display, but the Nova 3.5 offers a slightly higher resolution of 360 x 480 pixels compared to the A85's 320 x 480 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the A85 has a 1.0 GHz CPU, while the Nova 3.5 is equipped with an 800 MHz CPU, making the A85 more powerful.
  • Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but neither offers optical image stabilization.
  • The A85 has a 1200 mAh battery, whereas the Nova 3.5's battery capacity is unspecified.
  • The A85 runs on Android 2.3.9, while the Nova 3.5 is updated to Android 4.0, providing a more modern software experience.
  • Build quality differs slightly, with the A85 being lighter and slimmer than the bulkier Nova 3.5.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Celkon A85
ZTE Nova 3.5

General

Release Date

2012
2013

Announced

2012
2012

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

3.5"
3.5"

Type

TFT
TFT, 256K colors

Resolution

320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
360 x 480 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~171 ppi density)

PPI

320
360

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

N/A
N/A

CPU

1.0 GHz
800 MHz

GPU

N/A
N/A

Memory

512MB 256MB RAM
512MB 256MB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

3.15 MP
3.15 MP

Main Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Front Camera

Yes
VGA

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

1200 mAh
N/A

Battery Details

Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion battery

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

110 x 56 x 8 mm (4.33 x 2.20 x 0.31 in)
112.4 x 59.9 x 11 mm (4.43 x 2.36 x 0.43 in)

Weight

125 g
N/A

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

White
Black

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Mini-SIM

Network

GSM
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

N/A
HSPA

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot

Bluetooth

Yes
2.1, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

No
GPS, A-GPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 2.3.9 (Gingerbread)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass