Category Breakdown
Infinix Smart
ZTE Blade A520
Performance
45.646.5
Camera
24.219.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
25.221.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
35.645.3
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
32.527.4
Summary
- The Infinix Smart and ZTE Blade A520 both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the Infinix is powered by a Mediatek MT6580 chipset with a quad-core Cortex-A7 CPU, while the ZTE utilizes a Mediatek MT6737 with a slightly more efficient Cortex-A53 CPU, offering better multitasking capabilities with its higher RAM options.
- Camera-wise, both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the ZTE supports 1080p video recording, compared to the Infinix's 720p.
- The Infinix has a larger 3060 mAh battery, while the ZTE's battery capacity is 2400 mAh, which may affect longevity.
- Both devices run Android 7.0 Nougat, but the Infinix includes stereo speakers, enhancing the audio experience, whereas the ZTE lacks this feature.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Infinix Smart
ZTE Blade A520
General
Release Date
2017
2017
Announced
2017
2017
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
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
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.25 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Mali-T720MP2
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
2 MP
8 MP or 2 MP
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3060 mAh
2400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3060 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2400 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
144.9 x 71.9 x 8.4 mm (5.70 x 2.83 x 0.33 in)
144 x 71 x 8.4 mm (5.67 x 2.80 x 0.33 in)
Weight
145 g
130 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Champagne gold, Sandstone Black, Bordeaux red, Mysterious blue, Apple Green
Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer

