Category Breakdown
Parla Sonic 3.5S
ZTE Zinger
Performance
53.336.3
Camera
12.739.6
Display
33.233.2
Battery
13.115.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
30.928.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
20.321.0
Summary
- The Parla Sonic 3.5S and ZTE Zinger both feature a 3.5-inch TFT display with the same resolution and pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Zinger is equipped with a more powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 chipset and dual-core CPU, compared to the Spreadtrum 7715 in the Sonic 3.5S, which has a single-core CPU.
- The Zinger also has significantly more RAM at 4GB versus the Sonic's 512MB, enhancing multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera with similar video recording capabilities, but the Zinger's camera performance may benefit from its better processing power.
- The Zinger's battery capacity is slightly larger at 1500 mAh compared to the Sonic's 1300 mAh, potentially offering longer usage.
- Both phones run on Android KitKat, with the Zinger having a slightly updated version at 4.4.2.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Parla Sonic 3.5S
ZTE Zinger
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
Description
N/A
For T-Mobile
Display
Size
3.5"
3.5"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Spreadtrum 7715
Qualcomm MSM8210 Snapdragon 200 (28 nm)
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400
Adreno 302
Memory
512MB 256MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP, AF
2 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1300 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
117.8 x 63 x 11.7 mm (4.64 x 2.48 x 0.46 in)
117.6 x 62 x 12.2 mm (4.63 x 2.44 x 0.48 in)
Weight
98 g
110 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM/ Micro-SIM)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, EDR
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
A-GPS only
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer

