Coolpad Mega
#5910
ZTE Star 1
#6076Category Breakdown
Coolpad Mega
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 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 significantly sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the Mega is powered by a Mediatek MT6735P chipset with a 1.0 GHz quad-core CPU, whereas the Star 1 utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 with a faster 1.6 GHz quad-core CPU.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Star 1 offers a lower 5 MP selfie camera compared to the Mega's 8 MP.
- The Mega has a slightly larger 2500 mAh battery compared to the Star 1's 2300 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The Mega runs on Android 6 with Cool UI 8, while the Star 1 operates on an older Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), which may affect the software experience and updates.
- In terms of build quality, the Mega is larger and heavier at 143g, compared to the lighter 130g of the Star 1, which is also slimmer.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Coolpad Mega
ZTE Star 1
General
Release Date
2016
2014
Announced
2016
2014
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)
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
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6735P (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8928 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-T720MP2
Adreno 305
Memory
16GB 3GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (uses shared SIM 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
Yes
Yes
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-Po 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)
139 x 69 x 6.6 mm (5.47 x 2.72 x 0.26 in)
Weight
143 g
130 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gold, White, Black
Pink, Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Hybrid Dual SIM
Mini-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 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
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 4.4.2 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 6 (Marshmallow), Cool UI 8
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes