Category Breakdown
Philips PH1
ZTE Blade A3
Performance
64.457.0
Camera
19.127.9
Display
56.556.5
Battery
31.328.1
Build
67.967.9
Connectivity
51.545.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
41.437.1
Summary
- The Philips PH1 features a larger 6.51-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, compared to the ZTE Blade A3's 5.5-inch display at 720 x 1280 pixels, offering a slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the PH1 is powered by the Unisoc Tiger T310 chipset with a higher clock speed and better RAM configuration, while the Blade A3 uses the Mediatek MT6737T with lower clock speeds and RAM.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the PH1 includes a 5 MP selfie camera, whereas the Blade A3 lacks a front camera.
- The PH1 also has a larger 4700 mAh battery compared to the Blade A3's 4000 mAh, potentially offering better endurance.
- Both devices run on Android, but the PH1's version is unspecified, while the Blade A3 operates on Android 7.1 Nougat.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring glass fronts and plastic backs, but the PH1 is heavier at 194g versus the Blade A3's 164g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Philips PH1
ZTE Blade A3
General
Release Date
2021, December 20
2017
Announced
2021, December 20
2017
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.51"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~247 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc Tiger T310 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6737T (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core (1x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 3x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR GE8300
Mali-T720MP2
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, (wide), AF3 MP
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4700 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4700 mAh
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
165.5 x 76.5 x 9.5 mm (6.52 x 3.01 x 0.37 in)
152.4 x 75.8 x 8.2 mm (6.00 x 2.98 x 0.32 in)
Weight
194 g
164 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Gray, Blue, Red
Blue, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / 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
4.2, A2DP
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, BDS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android OS
Android 7.1 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity

