Category Breakdown
Coolpad Mega
ZTE Blade A3Y
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 ZTE Blade A3Y also has a 5.5-inch IPS LCD but with a higher resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, resulting in a sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the Mega is powered by a Mediatek MT6735P chipset with a quad-core 1.0 GHz CPU, whereas the Blade A3Y utilizes a more efficient Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 with a quad-core 2.0 GHz CPU, providing better overall performance.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Blade A3Y supports 1080p video recording, compared to the Mega's unspecified video capabilities.
- The Blade A3Y has a slightly larger 2660 mAh battery compared to the Mega's 2500 mAh, which may offer marginally better battery life.
- In terms of software experience, the Mega runs on Android 6 with Cool UI 8, while the Blade A3Y operates on the more recent Android 10, providing a more updated user interface and features.
- Lastly, the Mega is lighter at 143g, while the Blade A3Y weighs 162g, making the former more portable.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Coolpad Mega
ZTE Blade A3Y
General
Release Date
2016
2020, October 30
Announced
2016
2020, October 30
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~233 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~293 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)
Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T720MP2
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
16GB 3GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
8 MP
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
720p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
2660 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2660 mAh, 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)
146 x 71 x 9.7 mm (5.75 x 2.80 x 0.38 in)
Weight
143 g
162 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gold, White, Black
Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Hybrid Dual SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / 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/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.2, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 6 (Marshmallow), Cool UI 8
Android 10
OS Version
Android 6 (Marshmallow), Cool UI 8
Android 10
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, gyro
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

