Category Breakdown
Lenovo Vibe X2
ZTE Blade X9
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
56.456.4
Summary
- The Lenovo Vibe X2 features a compact build at 140.2 x 68.6 x 7.3 mm and weighs 120g, while the ZTE Blade X9 is larger at 155.3 x 77.2 x 8.6 mm and heavier at 160g.
- Both devices have a 1080 x 1920 pixel IPS LCD display, but the Blade X9's 5.5-inch screen offers a slightly lower pixel density of ~401 ppi compared to the Vibe X2's ~441 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Vibe X2 is powered by a Mediatek MT6595M chipset, while the Blade X9 uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615, with both having 2GB of RAM but differing storage capacities (32GB vs.
- 16GB).
- Camera specifications are identical with 13 MP rear cameras and 5 MP front cameras, both capable of 1080p video recording.
- The Blade X9 has a larger 3000mAh battery compared to the Vibe X2's 2300mAh, which may offer better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Vibe X2 runs Android 4.4 upgradable to 5.0, while the Blade X9 comes with Android 5.1 and nubia UI 3, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo Vibe X2
ZTE Blade X9
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2014
2015
Description
Also known as Lenovo Vibe X2 Dual SIM with dual-SIM card slots
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6595M
Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A17 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A7)
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
PowerVR G600
Adreno 405
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.2, AF
13 MP, f/2.2, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2300 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2300 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
140.2 x 68.6 x 7.3 mm (5.52 x 2.70 x 0.29 in)
155.3 x 77.2 x 8.6 mm (6.11 x 3.04 x 0.34 in)
Weight
120 g
160 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Gold, Red, Charcoal
White/Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIMMicro-SIM + Nano-SIM
Hybrid Dual 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/ac, dual band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), nubia UI 3
OS Version
Android 4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), nubia UI 3
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

