Category Breakdown
Orange San Diego
ZTE Blade Vec 4G
Performance
44.047.6
Camera
19.119.1
Display
17.919.1
Battery
1.620.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
37.139.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.818.8
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
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, AF
8 MP or 13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
Yes
2 MP/ 1 MP, market dependent
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3.7 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity

