Coolpad Mega
#5910
Coolpad Mega 5A
#5908Category Breakdown
Coolpad Mega
Coolpad Mega 5A
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 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Coolpad Mega 5A has a slightly smaller 5.45-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, resulting in a denser pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Mega is powered by a Mediatek MT6735P chipset with a quad-core 1.0 GHz CPU, whereas the Mega 5A uses a Spreadtrum SC9850K chipset with a slightly faster quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Mega 5A offers a better aperture of f/2.0 and supports 1080p video recording, compared to the Mega's f/2.2.
- Both devices are equipped with a 2500 mAh battery and run on different Android versions, with the Mega on Android 6 and the Mega 5A on Android 8.1, providing a more updated software experience.
- The Mega has 3GB of RAM, while the Mega 5A has 2GB, which may affect multitasking performance.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Coolpad Mega
Coolpad Mega 5A
General
Release Date
2016
2018
Announced
2016
2018
Description
N/A
For India
Display
Size
5.5"
5.45"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~233 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~295 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6735P (28 nm)
Spreadtrum SC9850K
CPU
Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-T720MP2
Mali-820MP1
Memory
16GB 3GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
8 MP, f/2.0, PDAF0.3 MP, (depth)
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.2
5 MP
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2500 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)
N/A
Weight
143 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gold, White, Black
Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Hybrid Dual SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
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, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 6 (Marshmallow), Cool UI 8
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
OS Version
Android 6 (Marshmallow), Cool UI 8
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes