Samsung Epic 4G
#5453
ZTE Blade
#6123Category Breakdown
Samsung Epic 4G
ZTE Blade
Performance
65.644.9
Camera
15.439.6
Display
78.369.0
Battery
15.212.8
Build
15.80.2
Connectivity
25.325.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.725.1
Summary
- The Samsung Epic 4G features a larger 4.0" Super AMOLED display compared to the ZTE Blade's 3.5" AMOLED or LCD, offering a similar resolution but with a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Epic 4G is powered by a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8 CPU, significantly outperforming the ZTE Blade's 600 MHz ARM 11 processor.
- The camera on the Epic 4G is superior with a 5 MP rear camera versus the Blade's 3.15 MP, although both lack optical image stabilization.
- The battery capacity of the Epic 4G is 1500 mAh, slightly larger than the Blade's 1250 mAh, which may provide better longevity.
- Both devices run on Android 2.1, upgradable to 2.2, but the Epic 4G's software experience may be enhanced by its better hardware.
- Build quality shows the Epic 4G is heavier and thicker, while the Blade is lighter and more compact.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Epic 4G
ZTE Blade
General
Release Date
2010
2010
Announced
2010
2010
Description
Also known as Samsung Galaxy S ProFor Sprint
Also known as Orange San Francisco, T-Mobile Blade
Display
Size
4"
3.5"
Type
Super AMOLED
AMOLED or LCD, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Hummingbird
Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
600 MHz ARM 11
GPU
PowerVR SGX540
Adreno 200
Memory
512MB 512MB RAM
512MB RAM, 512MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
3.15 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
VGA
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1250 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1250 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
124 x 65 x 14 mm (4.88 x 2.56 x 0.55 in)
116 x 56.5 x 11.8 mm (4.57 x 2.22 x 0.46 in)
Weight
155 g
110 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.68 W/kg (head) 0.99 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
CDMA / HSPA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA, EV-DO Rev. A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n; WiMAX, hotspot (Android 2.2)
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot (Android 2.2)
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass