Category Breakdown
Micromax Canvas 5 E481
ZTE Blade V7 Plus
Performance
53.653.6
Camera
27.919.1
Display
58.970.1
Battery
23.322.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
41.450.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
28.931.6
Summary
- The Micromax Canvas 5 E481 and ZTE Blade V7 Plus both feature a 5.2-inch 1080p display with similar pixel density, but the Blade V7 Plus uses S-IPS LCD technology, which may offer better viewing angles.
- Performance-wise, both devices are equipped with the Mediatek MT6753 chipset and an octa-core CPU, though the Canvas 5 has 3GB of RAM compared to the Blade's 2GB in its base variant.
- Camera specifications are nearly identical, with both sporting a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Blade V7 Plus includes phase detection autofocus (PDAF).
- The Canvas 5 has a slightly larger 2900mAh battery compared to the Blade's 2540mAh.
- In terms of software, the Canvas 5 runs on Android 5.1, upgradable to 6.0, while the Blade V7 Plus comes with Android 6.0 out of the box, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Micromax Canvas 5 E481
ZTE Blade V7 Plus
General
Release Date
2015
2017
Announced
2015
2017
Description
N/A
Also known as ZTE Blade A2S V0721 for China
Display
Size
5.2"
5.2"
Type
IPS LCD
S-IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~423 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6753 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6753 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T720MP3
Mali-T720MP3
Memory
16GB 3GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
13 MP, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2900 mAh
2540 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2900 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2540 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
148 x 73.6 x 8.3 mm (5.83 x 2.90 x 0.33 in)
146 x 72.5 x 8 mm (5.75 x 2.85 x 0.31 in)
Weight
143 g
136 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Platinum Grey, Ion Gold, Deep Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/11.5 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
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

