Category Breakdown
LG AKA
ZTE Blade Force
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 Force has a slightly larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the LG AKA is powered by a Snapdragon 400 chipset with a quad-core Cortex-A7 CPU, whereas the ZTE Blade Force uses a more recent Snapdragon 427 with a quad-core Cortex-A53 CPU, offering better processing capabilities.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Blade Force includes autofocus and a higher resolution 5 MP selfie camera compared to the 2.1 MP on the LG.
- The Blade Force also has a larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the 2610 mAh battery of the LG AKA, providing potentially longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the LG runs Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), while the ZTE runs a more updated Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), enhancing the user experience with newer features.
- In terms of build quality, the LG is lighter and more compact, while the ZTE is larger and heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG AKA
ZTE Blade Force
General
Release Date
2015
2017
Announced
2015
2017
Description
For Europe
For Boost Mobile
Display
Size
5"
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 (~267 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)
Qualcomm MSM8920 Snapdragon 427 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 305
Adreno 308
Memory
16GB 1.5GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
2.1 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
2.1 MP
5 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2610 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2610 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-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)
156 x 78 x 9.1 mm (6.14 x 3.07 x 0.36 in)
Weight
135 g
170.1 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Pink, Yellow, Navy
Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
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 7.1.1 (Nougat)
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

