Category Breakdown
Honor 7C
ZTE Blade A5 (2019)
Performance
62.757.0
Camera
27.919.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
24.222.4
Build
77.867.9
Connectivity
46.748.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
39.436.9
Summary
- The Honor 7C features a larger 5.99-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, while the ZTE Blade A5 (2019) has a smaller 5.45-inch display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~295 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Honor 7C is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 chipset with options for 3GB or 4GB of RAM, compared to the ZTE's Unisoc SC9863A with 2GB of RAM.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the ZTE offers a slightly wider aperture of f/2.0, which may enhance low-light performance.
- The Honor 7C has a larger 3000 mAh battery, while the ZTE's battery capacity is 2600 mAh.
- On the software front, the Honor runs on Android 8.0 (Oreo) with EMUI 8, whereas the ZTE operates on Android 9.0 (Pie), providing a more updated software experience.
- Build quality differs as well, with the Honor utilizing glass and aluminum materials, while the ZTE employs a plastic back and frame.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Honor 7C
ZTE Blade A5 (2019)
General
Release Date
2018
2019
Announced
2018
2019
Description
For Europe, India, Egypt, UAE, SA, China; other marketsAlso known as Huawei Enjoy 8 in China
N/A
Display
Size
5.99"
5.45"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~295 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)
Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 506
IMG8322
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF2 MP, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0
8 MP, f/2.4
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
158.3 x 76.7 x 7.8 mm (6.23 x 3.02 x 0.31 in)
145.8 x 70 x 9.6 mm (5.74 x 2.76 x 0.38 in)
Weight
164 g
157 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, Red, Gold, Blue
Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.0 (Oreo), EMUI 8
Android 9.0 (Pie)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity

