Category Breakdown
Samsung Z1
ZTE Open C
Performance
28.136.3
Camera
11.39.6
Display
40.034.1
Battery
15.214.0
Build
16.60.2
Connectivity
30.127.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.716.7
Summary
- The Samsung Z1 and ZTE Open C both feature a 4.0" display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, but the Z1 uses a PLS LCD while the Open C has a TFT display.
- In terms of performance, both devices are equipped with a dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU, but the ZTE utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 chipset and has a slightly lower RAM allocation.
- The camera specifications are identical with a 3.15 MP rear camera, though the ZTE's video recording capability is lower at 352x288@15fps compared to the Z1's 480p@15fps.
- The Z1 has a slightly larger battery capacity at 1500 mAh compared to the Open C's 1400 mAh.
- Both devices run different operating systems, with the Z1 using Tizen 2.3 and the Open C operating on Firefox OS 1.3, which may influence the overall software experience.
- The build quality shows the Z1 is lighter and slightly more compact, while the Open C is a bit bulkier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Z1
ZTE Open C
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
Description
Also known as Samsung Z1 Z130H, Z130H/DS
N/A
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
PLS LCD
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Spreadtrum SC7727S
Qualcomm MSM8210 Snapdragon 200 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400
Adreno 302
Memory
4GB 768MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
VGA
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@15fps
352x288@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
120.4 x 63.2 x 9.7 mm (4.74 x 2.49 x 0.38 in)
126 x 64.7 x 10.8 mm (4.96 x 2.55 x 0.43 in)
Weight
112 g
125 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black, Wine Red
Orange, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.54 W/kg (head) 0.90 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP
2.1
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Tizen 2.3
Firefox OS 1.3
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer

