Spice Mi
#7971
ZTE Anthem 4G
#7447Category Breakdown
Spice Mi
ZTE Anthem 4G
Performance
27.342.0
Camera
39.619.1
Display
16.934.1
Battery
20.017.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
26.536.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.818.8
Summary
- The Spice Mi features a larger 5.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the ZTE Anthem 4G has a smaller 4.3-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of approximately 217 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Spice Mi is powered by a Mediatek MT6577 dual-core 1.0 GHz processor and lacks RAM, whereas the ZTE Anthem 4G utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon dual-core 1.2 GHz processor with 4GB of RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the ZTE Anthem supports 1080p video recording, unlike the Spice Mi.
- The Spice Mi has a 2100 mAh battery, which is larger than the ZTE Anthem's 1780 mAh battery, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Spice Mi runs on Android 4.0, while the ZTE Anthem operates on the older Android 2.3, resulting in a more outdated user experience for the latter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Spice Mi
ZTE Anthem 4G
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
N/A
For MetroPCS
Display
Size
5"
4.3"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~187 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6577 (40 nm)
Qualcomm Snapdragon
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
PowerVR SGX531u
N/A
Memory
N/A
4GB (2.3GB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
1.3 MP
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2100 mAh
1780 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2100 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1780 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
148 x 77.2 x 9.6 mm (5.83 x 3.04 x 0.38 in)
130.1 x 68.1 x 13.7 mm (5.12 x 2.68 x 0.54 in)
Weight
186 g
189.9 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB
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
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity