Category Breakdown
Icemobile Prime 3.5
ZTE Zinger
Performance
51.351.3
Camera
41.941.9
Display
57.057.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
50.950.9
Summary
- The Icemobile Prime 3.5 and ZTE Zinger both feature a 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, but the Zinger supports 256K colors, potentially offering a slightly better visual experience.
- In terms of performance, both devices utilize dual-core processors, but the Zinger is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 chipset, which may provide better efficiency compared to the Mediatek MT6572M in the Prime 3.5.
- Both phones have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Zinger supports video recording, while the Prime 3.5 is limited to 480p at 30fps.
- The Zinger also has a larger battery capacity at 1500 mAh compared to the Prime 3.5's 1200 mAh, likely resulting in longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Zinger runs on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), offering a more updated experience than the Prime 3.5's Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean).
- Build-wise, the Zinger is slightly lighter and more compact, while the Prime 3.5 is thicker.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Icemobile Prime 3.5
ZTE Zinger
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
Description
N/A
For T-Mobile
Display
Size
3.5"
3.5"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8210 Snapdragon 200 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400
Adreno 302
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA
N/A
Video Recording
480p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1200 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1200 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
119.5 x 63.5 x 10.9 mm (4.70 x 2.5 x 0.43 in)
117.6 x 62 x 12.2 mm (4.63 x 2.44 x 0.48 in)
Weight
N/A
110 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

