Category Breakdown
Coolpad Mega
ZTE Grand S Flex
Performance
54.351.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.553.6
Summary
- The Coolpad Mega features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display compared to the 5.0-inch screen of the ZTE Grand S Flex, but both share a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Mega is powered by a quad-core Mediatek MT6735P, while the Grand S Flex uses a dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400, giving the Mega an edge in multitasking with its 3GB of RAM versus the Flex's 1GB.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Grand S Flex supports 1080p video recording, whereas the Mega does not specify video capabilities.
- The Mega has a slightly larger 2500 mAh battery compared to the 2300 mAh in the Flex.
- Software-wise, the Mega runs Android 6 (Marshmallow) with Cool UI 8, while the Flex operates on an older Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean).
- Build quality is comparable, with the Mega being slightly larger and heavier than the Flex.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Coolpad Mega
ZTE Grand S Flex
General
Release Date
2016
2013
Announced
2016
2013
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
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 (~294 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)
Qualcomm MSM8930 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait 200
GPU
Mali-T720MP2
Adreno 305
Memory
16GB 3GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
8 MP
1 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.2
1 MP
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
2300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2300 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)
143 x 70 x 8.9 mm (5.63 x 2.76 x 0.35 in)
Weight
143 g
130 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gold, White, Black
Black/Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Hybrid Dual SIM
Yes
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
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 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 6 (Marshmallow), Cool UI 8
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

