Nokia 3
#4297
ZTE Blade A512
#5403Category Breakdown
Nokia 3
ZTE Blade A512
Performance
51.353.4
Camera
15.419.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
22.622.2
Build
74.40.2
Connectivity
55.444.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
34.728.0
Summary
- The Nokia 3 features a robust build with a Gorilla Glass 3 front and an aluminum frame, while the ZTE Blade A512 has a lighter design but lacks specified premium materials.
- Both devices have similar display resolutions, but the Blade A512 offers a slightly larger 5.2-inch screen compared to the 5.0-inch display of the Nokia 3.
- Performance-wise, both smartphones utilize quad-core processors and 2GB of RAM, but the Blade A512's Snapdragon 425 may provide better graphics performance with its Adreno 308 GPU.
- In terms of camera capabilities, the Blade A512 has a superior 13 MP rear camera and supports 1080p video recording, whereas the Nokia 3 has an 8 MP rear camera limited to 720p.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Blade A512 at 2540 mAh compared to the Nokia 3's 2630 mAh, but both lack fast charging.
- Lastly, the Nokia 3 runs on a more recent Android version (upgradable to 9.0) compared to the Blade A512's Android 6.0, offering a potentially better software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 3
ZTE Blade A512
General
Release Date
2017, June 17
2016
Announced
2017, February 24
2016
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5.2"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T720MP1
Adreno 308
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 1.12µm, AF
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, AF
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2630 mAh
2540 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2630 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2540 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
143.4 x 71.4 x 8.5 mm (5.65 x 2.81 x 0.33 in)
164.3 x 71.6 x 7.6 mm (6.47 x 2.82 x 0.30 in)
Weight
140 g
130 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame
N/A
Colors
Silver White, Matte Black, Tempered Blue, Copper White
White, Black, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / 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, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity