Category Breakdown
Coolpad Mega
Coolpad Mega 3
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 features a lightweight build at 143g with dimensions of 153 x 76.8 x 7.9 mm, while the Mega 3 is slightly heavier at 170g and measures 152 x 77 x 8.2 mm.
- Both devices have a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, but the Mega 3 offers a higher pixel density of ~267 ppi compared to ~233 ppi in the Mega.
- In terms of performance, the Mega is powered by a Mediatek MT6735P chipset with a 1.0 GHz CPU, whereas the Mega 3 has a more capable Mediatek MT6737 chipset with a 1.2 GHz CPU.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera and an 8 MP front camera, but the Mega 3 can record video at 720p@30fps.
- The Mega has a smaller 2500 mAh battery, while the Mega 3 boasts a larger 3050 mAh battery.
- Both run on Android 6.0 with Cool UI, but the Mega 3 includes stereo speakers, enhancing the audio experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Coolpad Mega
Coolpad Mega 3
General
Release Date
2016
2016
Announced
2016
2016
Description
N/A
Also known as Coolpad 3503I
Display
Size
5.5"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~233 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
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6735P (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T720MP2
Mali-T860
Memory
16GB 3GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.2
8 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
3050 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3050 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
153 x 76.8 x 7.9 mm (6.02 x 3.02 x 0.31 in)
152 x 77 x 8.2 mm (5.98 x 3.03 x 0.32 in)
Weight
143 g
170 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gold, White, Black
Champagne White, Moondust Grey, Gold White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Hybrid Dual SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (max 2 at a time)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 6 (Marshmallow), Cool UI 8
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), Cool UI
OS Version
Android 6 (Marshmallow), Cool UI 8
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), Cool UI
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

