Category Breakdown
Panasonic Eluga U2
ZTE Blade A5 (2019)
Performance
52.057.0
Camera
19.119.1
Display
58.956.5
Battery
21.822.4
Build
0.267.9
Connectivity
37.248.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.936.9
Summary
- The Panasonic Eluga U2 features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing a sharper image than the ZTE Blade A5 (2019), which has a slightly larger 5.45-inch IPS LCD with a lower resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Eluga U2 is powered by a Snapdragon 410 chipset with a quad-core CPU, while the Blade A5 utilizes an octa-core Unisoc SC9863A, potentially offering better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Blade A5 has an advantage with an 8 MP front camera compared to the Eluga U2's 5 MP.
- The Blade A5 also has a slightly larger battery capacity at 2600 mAh versus the Eluga U2's 2500 mAh.
- In terms of software experience, the Eluga U2 runs on Android 5.0, while the Blade A5 operates on a more recent Android 9.0, likely providing a more updated user interface and features.
- The Eluga U2 is lighter at 131g compared to the Blade A5's 157g, but the latter has a glass front which may enhance its build quality.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Panasonic Eluga U2
ZTE Blade A5 (2019)
General
Release Date
2015
2019
Announced
2015
2019
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5.45"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~295 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
To be confirmed
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 306
IMG8322
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP
8 MP, f/2.4
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
2500 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
141.5 x 71.3 x 8 mm (5.57 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)
145.8 x 70 x 9.6 mm (5.74 x 2.76 x 0.38 in)
Weight
131 g
157 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, White
Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
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, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
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 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 9.0 (Pie)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity

