Nokia 5
#4073
ZTE Blade A5 (2019)
#4014Category Breakdown
Nokia 5
ZTE Blade A5 (2019)
Performance
56.157.0
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
24.222.4
Build
77.667.9
Connectivity
52.848.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
36.436.9
Summary
- The Nokia 5 features a more premium build with an aluminum frame and Gorilla Glass front, while the ZTE Blade A5 (2019) uses a plastic back and frame, making it slightly heavier.
- In terms of display, the Nokia 5 has a 5.2-inch screen with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, whereas the Blade A5 offers a slightly larger 5.45-inch display with a higher resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, resulting in a higher pixel density.
- Performance-wise, the Nokia 5 is powered by a Snapdragon 430 chipset, while the Blade A5 utilizes the Unisoc SC9863A, both with 2GB of RAM.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Blade A5 features autofocus.
- The Nokia 5 has a larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the Blade A5's 2600 mAh, which may provide better longevity.
- Finally, the Nokia 5 runs on Android 7.1.1, upgradable to Android 9.0, while the Blade A5 comes with Android 9.0 out of the box, offering a more recent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 5
ZTE Blade A5 (2019)
General
Release Date
2017, July 17
2019
Announced
2017, February 26
2019
Description
For Global market
N/A
Display
Size
5.2"
5.45"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~295 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 505
IMG8322
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 3GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
8 MP, f/2.4
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
149.7 x 72.5 x 8 mm (5.89 x 2.85 x 0.31 in)
145.8 x 70 x 9.6 mm (5.74 x 2.76 x 0.38 in)
Weight
160 g
157 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Tempered Blue, Silver, Matte Black, Copper
Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-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 42.2/5.76 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
4.1, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 9.0 (Pie)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity