Category Breakdown
Orange San Diego
ZTE Blade Vec 4G
Performance
57.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
67.567.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.853.9
Summary
- The Orange San Diego features a compact build with a 4.0-inch TFT display at 600 x 1024 pixels, while the ZTE Blade Vec 4G offers a larger 5.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing slightly better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the San Diego is powered by an Intel Atom Z2460 CPU, whereas the Blade Vec utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400, which generally offers better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Blade Vec also includes a 2 MP front camera for selfies.
- The Blade Vec has a 2300 mAh battery, which is more substantial than the unspecified capacity of the San Diego.
- Software-wise, the San Diego runs on an older Android 2.3.7, upgradeable to 4.0.4, while the Blade Vec operates on Android 4.4.2, providing a more modern user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Orange San Diego
ZTE Blade Vec 4G
General
Release Date
2012
2014
Announced
2012
2014
Description
Previously known as Orange Santa Clara
N/A
Display
Size
4"
5"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~297 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
600
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Intel Atom Z2460
Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
1.6 GHz
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
PowerVR SGX540
Adreno 305
Memory
16GB (12GB user available), 1GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP or 13 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
2 MP
Front Camera Details
Yes
2 MP/ 1 MP, market dependent
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
N/A
2300 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion battery
Li-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
123 x 63 x 10 mm (4.84 x 2.48 x 0.39 in)
142.3 x 70.4 x 7.8 mm (5.60 x 2.77 x 0.31 in)
Weight
117 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 2.3.7 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 2.3.7 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

