Category Breakdown
Nokia 3.2
ZTE Blade A53
Performance
57.062.6
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
28.128.1
Build
67.90.2
Connectivity
49.548.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
37.735.6
Summary
- The Nokia 3.2 features a 6.26-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels, while the ZTE Blade A53 has a slightly larger 6.52-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, both offering similar pixel densities.
- In terms of performance, the Nokia is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 chipset with a quad-core CPU, whereas the ZTE utilizes an octa-core Unisoc SC9863A1, providing more processing cores.
- The Nokia's rear camera is 13 MP compared to the ZTE's 8 MP, though both can record 1080p video.
- Both devices have a 4000 mAh battery with 10W charging, and the Nokia runs on Android 9.0 (upgradable to Android 11), while the ZTE operates on Android 12 (Go edition).
- Build quality for the Nokia includes a glass front and plastic back, while the ZTE's materials are unspecified, and both lack water resistance.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 3.2
ZTE Blade A53
General
Release Date
2019, May 22
2023
Announced
2019, February 24
2023
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.26"
6.52"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM429 Snapdragon 429 (12 nm)
Unisoc SC9863A1 (22 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 504
IMG8322
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
Yes
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
4000 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
159.4 x 76.2 x 8.6 mm (6.28 x 3.00 x 0.34 in)
165.7 x 76.4 x 9.1 mm (6.52 x 3.01 x 0.36 in)
Weight
181 g
N/A
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
N/A
Colors
Black, Steel
Gray, Blue, Green
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-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
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
4.2, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, Android One
Android 12 (Go edition)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted, 32/3GB only), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity

