Category Breakdown
HTC Desire 530
ZTE Blade Vec 3G
Performance
46.242.6
Camera
15.419.1
Display
45.419.1
Battery
20.420.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
55.333.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.717.6
Summary
- The HTC Desire 530 features a Super LCD display, while the ZTE Blade Vec 3G uses a TFT display, both at 5.0 inches and 720 x 1280 resolution.
- In terms of performance, the Desire 530 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 with 1.1 GHz CPU and 1.5 GB RAM, compared to the Blade Vec's Mediatek MT6582 with a slightly faster 1.3 GHz CPU and 1 GB RAM.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Blade Vec can record video at 1080p, whereas the Desire 530 is limited to 720p.
- The Desire 530 has a 2200 mAh battery, while the Blade Vec offers a slightly larger 2300 mAh battery.
- In terms of software, the Desire 530 runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow, whereas the Blade Vec operates on Android 4.4.2 KitKat, indicating a more updated software experience for the HTC device.
- Build quality shows the Desire 530 is slightly heavier and thicker than the Blade Vec, which is more compact and lighter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire 530
ZTE Blade Vec 3G
General
Release Date
2016
2014
Announced
2016
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
Super LCD
TFT
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 304
Mali-400MP2
Memory
16GB 1.5GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.4, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.8
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2200 mAh
2300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2200 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2300 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
146.9 x 70.9 x 8.3 mm (5.78 x 2.79 x 0.33 in)
139.3 x 69.8 x 7.8 mm (5.48 x 2.75 x 0.31 in)
Weight
140 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/nWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct - USA version
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

