Category Breakdown
Coolpad Mega 3
ZTE Blade Force
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.554.5
Summary
- The Coolpad Mega 3 and ZTE Blade Force both feature a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the Blade Force is equipped with a slightly faster Snapdragon 427 processor compared to the Mediatek MT6737 in the Mega 3, which may result in better overall responsiveness.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Blade Force supports 1080p video recording, while the Mega 3 is limited to 720p.
- The Mega 3 has a marginally larger battery capacity at 3050 mAh compared to the Blade Force's 3000 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- Software-wise, the Mega 3 runs on Android 6.0 with Cool UI, while the Blade Force operates on Android 7.1.1, providing a more updated software experience.
- Build dimensions are slightly different, with the Blade Force being marginally larger and heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Coolpad Mega 3
ZTE Blade Force
General
Release Date
2016
2017
Announced
2016
2017
Description
Also known as Coolpad 3503I
For Boost Mobile
Display
Size
5.5"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8920 Snapdragon 427 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T860
Adreno 308
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.2
5 MP
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3050 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3050 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
152 x 77 x 8.2 mm (5.98 x 3.03 x 0.32 in)
156 x 78 x 9.1 mm (6.14 x 3.07 x 0.36 in)
Weight
170 g
170.1 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Champagne White, Moondust Grey, Gold White
Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (max 2 at a time)
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.2, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), Cool UI
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)
OS Version
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), Cool UI
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

