Sharp Aquos Crystal
#6566
ZTE Gabb Z2
#3989Category Breakdown
Sharp Aquos Crystal
ZTE Gabb Z2
Performance
43.860.2
Camera
19.119.1
Display
19.131.2
Battery
19.722.6
Build
67.965.8
Connectivity
37.148.9
Audio
8.970.7
Overall
23.237.0
Summary
- The Sharp Aquos Crystal features a compact design with a glass front and plastic back, weighing 141g and measuring 131 x 67 x 10 mm, while the ZTE Gabb Z2 is slightly larger and heavier at 162g with dimensions of 147 x 71 x 9.7 mm, also using a glass front and plastic back.
- Both devices have a TFT display, but the Gabb Z2 offers a slightly larger 5.45-inch screen with a higher resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels compared to the Aquos Crystal's 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Gabb Z2 is powered by a more efficient Mediatek Helio A22 chipset and has double the RAM at 2GB, compared to the Aquos Crystal's 1.5GB.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video, but the Gabb Z2 has a superior 5 MP front camera versus the 1.2 MP on the Aquos Crystal.
- The Gabb Z2 also boasts a larger 2650 mAh battery compared to the 2040 mAh battery of the Aquos Crystal, and it runs on a more recent Android 10 operating system, while the Aquos Crystal operates on Android 4.4.2.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sharp Aquos Crystal
ZTE Gabb Z2
General
Release Date
2014
2020
Announced
2014
2020
Description
For Sprint, Boost Mobile, Virgin MobileAlso known as Sharp Aquos Crystal 306SH
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5.45"
Type
TFT
TFT LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~295 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 305
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
8GB 1.5GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Dual-LED flash
Front Camera
1.2 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2040 mAh
2650 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2040 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2650 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
131 x 67 x 10 mm (5.16 x 2.64 x 0.39 in)
147 x 71 x 9.7 mm (5.79 x 2.80 x 0.38 in)
Weight
141 g
162 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
CDMA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with dual speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 10
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer