Nokia 4.2
#3512
ZTE Blade V9 Vita
#3871Category Breakdown
Nokia 4.2
ZTE Blade V9 Vita
Performance
61.456.2
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
24.225.7
Build
89.778.7
Connectivity
57.556.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
40.437.8
Summary
- The Nokia 4.2 features a glass front and back with a plastic frame, while the ZTE Blade V9 Vita has a similar glass design but uses an aluminum frame, making it slightly lighter at 135g compared to Nokia's 161g.
- Both phones have a 720p IPS LCD display, with the Nokia measuring 5.71 inches and the ZTE at 5.45 inches, resulting in a slightly higher pixel density for the Nokia.
- In terms of performance, the Nokia is powered by a Snapdragon 439 chipset, while the ZTE uses the older Snapdragon 435, which may affect processing efficiency.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera with similar specifications, but the Nokia has a slightly wider aperture at f/2.2 compared to the ZTE's f/2.0.
- The ZTE also has a larger 3200mAh battery compared to Nokia's 3000mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Nokia runs on Android 9.0 with an upgrade path to Android 11, whereas the ZTE operates on Android 8.1, which may limit future updates.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 4.2
ZTE Blade V9 Vita
General
Release Date
2019, May 07
2018
Announced
2019, February 24
2018
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.71"
5.45"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~295 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~295 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.45 GHz Cortex A53)
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 505
Adreno 505
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 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, f/2.2, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF2 MP, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.0, PDAF2 MP, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
8 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3200 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
149 x 71.3 x 8.4 mm (5.87 x 2.81 x 0.33 in)
146.8 x 68.7 x 7.6 mm (5.78 x 2.70 x 0.30 in)
Weight
161 g
135 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back, plastic frame
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Colors
Black, Pink Sand
Black, Blue, Pink, Lime
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.43 W/kg (head) 1.08 W/kg (body)
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 7.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS
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 8.1 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass