Sonim XP7
#5500
ZTE Blade X3
#5997Category Breakdown
Sonim XP7
ZTE Blade X3
Performance
47.641.0
Camera
19.119.1
Display
54.456.5
Battery
31.528.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
51.738.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.525.6
Summary
- The Sonim XP7 features a more rugged build with a weight of 290g and thicker dimensions, making it suitable for tough environments, while the ZTE Blade X3 is lighter at 160.9g and slimmer.
- The XP7 has a smaller 4.0-inch display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, compared to the Blade X3's larger 5.0-inch display at 720 x 1280 pixels, offering better pixel density and clarity.
- In terms of performance, the XP7 is powered by a Snapdragon 400 chipset, while the Blade X3 uses a MediaTek MT6735P, with the XP7 having slightly better RAM and storage options.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Blade X3 features a superior 5 MP front camera for selfies.
- The XP7's battery capacity is higher at 4800mAh, compared to the Blade X3's 4000mAh, potentially offering longer usage.
- Finally, the XP7 runs on an older Android 4.4.2, while the Blade X3 benefits from a newer Android 5.1, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sonim XP7
ZTE Blade X3
General
Release Date
2015
2015
Announced
2014
2015
Description
N/A
Also known as ZTE Blade D2, Blade T620
Display
Size
4"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
480
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6735P (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 305
Mali-T720MP2
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
1 MP
5 MP or 2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4800 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4800 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
137 x 72.1 x 20.8 mm (5.39 x 2.84 x 0.82 in)
145 x 71.5 x 8.9 mm (5.71 x 2.81 x 0.35 in)
Weight
290 g
160.9 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Yellow
Black, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity