Category Breakdown
LG AKA
ZTE Blade A3 Joy
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.554.5
Summary
- The LG AKA features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the ZTE Blade A3 Joy has a slightly larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, offering a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the LG AKA is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset with 1.2 GHz quad-core CPU and 1.5GB RAM, whereas the ZTE Blade A3 Joy utilizes a Mediatek Helio A20 chipset with a faster 1.8 GHz quad-core CPU and 2GB RAM, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the LG AKA can record video at 1080p, while the ZTE lacks video specifications.
- The battery capacity of the LG AKA is 2610 mAh compared to the ZTE's 2650 mAh, with both lacking fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The LG AKA runs on Android 4.4.2, while the ZTE Blade A3 Joy operates on a more recent Android 10, offering a more updated software experience.
- In terms of build quality, the LG AKA is heavier at 135g and thicker at 10mm, while the ZTE is lighter at 162g and slimmer at 7.9mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG AKA
ZTE Blade A3 Joy
General
Release Date
2015
2020
Announced
2015
2020
Description
For Europe
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~293 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6761D Helio A20 (12 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 305
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
16GB 1.5GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera
2.1 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
2.1 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
N/A
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2610 mAh
2650 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2610 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2650 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
138.7 x 71.9 x 10 mm (5.46 x 2.83 x 0.39 in)
142.2 x 63.2 x 7.9 mm (5.60 x 2.49 x 0.31 in)
Weight
135 g
162 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Pink, Yellow, Navy
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Nano-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, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.2, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 10
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 10
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

