Coolpad Mega 3
#5909
ZTE Star 1
#6076Category Breakdown
Coolpad Mega 3
ZTE Star 1
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 features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the ZTE Star 1 has a 5.0-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in a sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the Mega 3 is powered by a Mediatek MT6737 chipset with a 1.2 GHz quad-core CPU, whereas the Star 1 utilizes a Qualcomm MSM8928 Snapdragon 400 with a faster 1.6 GHz quad-core CPU.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Star 1 has a lower 5 MP selfie camera compared to the Mega 3's 8 MP.
- The Mega 3 houses a 3050 mAh battery, offering a higher capacity than the Star 1's 2300 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Mega 3 runs on Android 6.0 with Cool UI, while the Star 1 operates on an older Android 4.4.2.
- The build quality of the Mega 3 is bulkier at 170g and 8.2mm thick compared to the lighter and slimmer Star 1, which weighs 130g and measures 6.6mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Coolpad Mega 3
ZTE Star 1
General
Release Date
2016
2014
Announced
2016
2014
Description
Also known as Coolpad 3503I
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
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 MSM8928 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-T860
Adreno 305
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
Yes
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3050 mAh
2300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3050 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 2300 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)
139 x 69 x 6.6 mm (5.47 x 2.72 x 0.26 in)
Weight
170 g
130 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Champagne White, Moondust Grey, Gold White
Pink, Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (max 2 at a time)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), Cool UI
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), Cool UI
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes