Microsoft Lumia 532
#7087
ZTE Blade III
#7663Category Breakdown
Microsoft Lumia 532
ZTE Blade III
Performance
42.733.2
Camera
12.739.6
Display
41.623.0
Battery
16.116.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
34.028.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
20.617.9
Summary
- The Microsoft Lumia 532 features a slightly bulkier build compared to the ZTE Blade III, weighing 136.3g with dimensions of 118.9 x 65.5 x 11.6 mm, while the Blade III is lighter at 130g and more compact at 123 x 63.5 x 10 mm.
- Both devices have a 4.0" display with the same resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, but the Lumia uses IPS LCD technology, offering better viewing angles than the Blade III's TFT screen.
- In terms of performance, the Lumia is equipped with a more powerful Snapdragon 200 chipset and 1GB of RAM, compared to the Blade III's Snapdragon S1 and 512MB RAM, resulting in better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Blade III features autofocus, potentially enhancing image quality.
- The Lumia has a slightly smaller 1560mAh battery compared to the Blade III's 1600mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- Lastly, the Lumia runs on Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1, while the Blade III operates on Android 4.0, which may offer a more versatile software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Microsoft Lumia 532
ZTE Blade III
General
Release Date
2015
2012
Announced
2015
2012
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
IPS LCD,
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8212 Snapdragon 200 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
GPU
Adreno 302
Adreno 200
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
4GB (2.5GB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, f/2.4, 28mm (wide)
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
VGA
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
480p
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1560 mAh
1600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1560 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1600 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
118.9 x 65.5 x 11.6 mm (4.68 x 2.58 x 0.46 in)
123 x 63.5 x 10 mm (4.84 x 2.5 x 0.39 in)
Weight
136.3 g
130 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Green, Orange
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, DLNA
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
A-GPS, GLONASS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass