Samsung Galaxy Core II
#6706
ZTE Blade Q
#6232Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Core II
ZTE Blade Q
Performance
30.635.9
Camera
12.739.6
Display
34.154.4
Battery
18.917.4
Build
67.90.2
Connectivity
33.726.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.524.7
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Core II and ZTE Blade Q both feature a 4.5-inch display, but the Core II uses a TFT panel while the Blade Q employs an IPS LCD, which typically offers better viewing angles and color reproduction.
- In terms of performance, the Core II has a quad-core 1.2 GHz processor, compared to the Blade Q's dual-core 1.3 GHz, although both have 4GB of storage and 4GB of RAM.
- Both devices sport a 5 MP rear camera, but the Blade Q supports video recording while the Core II is limited to 480p at 30fps.
- The Galaxy Core II has a slightly larger 2000 mAh battery, compared to the Blade Q's 1800 mAh.
- Regarding software, the Core II runs Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), while the Blade Q operates on an older Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), potentially affecting user experience and app compatibility.
- Build quality is similar, with both devices using plastic materials and weighing close to the same, although the Core II is marginally heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Core II
ZTE Blade Q
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2013
Description
Also known as Samsung Galaxy Core II Dual SIM G355HSamsung Galaxy Core 2 Dual SIM
N/A
Display
Size
4.5"
4.5"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~207 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
N/A
Mali-400
Memory
4GB 768MB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
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
2000 mAh
1800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1800 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
130.3 x 68 x 9.8 mm (5.13 x 2.68 x 0.39 in)
135.5 x 67.8 x 9.8 mm (5.33 x 2.67 x 0.39 in)
Weight
138 g
140 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
N/A
Colors
White, Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
N/A
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity