Category Breakdown
LG AKA
ZTE Grand X 3
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 Grand X 3 has a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution but a slightly lower pixel density at 267 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the LG AKA is powered by a Snapdragon 400 chipset with a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU, whereas the ZTE Grand X 3 utilizes a Snapdragon 210 with a slightly faster 1.3 GHz CPU, both offering 16GB of storage but differing in RAM, with the Grand X 3 having 2GB compared to the AKA's 1.5GB.
- Both devices sport an 8 MP rear camera, but the Grand X 3 includes autofocus, while the AKA does not; however, the AKA can record video at 1080p, whereas the Grand X 3 is limited to 720p.
- The battery capacity of the Grand X 3 is larger at 3080 mAh, supporting 10W charging, compared to the 2610 mAh battery of the AKA, which has no fast charging capabilities.
- In terms of software, the LG AKA runs on Android 4.4.2, while the ZTE Grand X 3 operates on Android 5.1.1, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG AKA
ZTE Grand X 3
General
Release Date
2015
2016
Announced
2015
2016
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 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 MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 305
Adreno 304
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
2 MP
Front Camera Details
2.1 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2610 mAh
3080 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2610 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 3080 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
138.7 x 71.9 x 10 mm (5.46 x 2.83 x 0.39 in)
154.2 x 76 x 9.4 mm (6.07 x 2.99 x 0.37 in)
Weight
135 g
170.1 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Pink, Yellow, Navy
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.1, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

