Samsung Epic 4G
#3245
ZTE Blade
#3251Category Breakdown
Samsung Epic 4G
ZTE Blade
Performance
65.565.5
Camera
42.041.9
Display
76.376.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
59.059.0
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
3.15 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
3.15 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
OS Version
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes