Ulefone S1
#6003
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
#6173Category Breakdown
Ulefone S1
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
Performance
41.752.9
Camera
15.415.4
Display
54.429.0
Battery
24.219.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
29.939.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.624.9
Summary
- The Ulefone S1 features a slightly larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display compared to the 5.0-inch TFT LCD of the ZTE Blade A3 Plus, both with the same resolution but the Ulefone has a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Ulefone is equipped with a Mediatek MT6580 chipset and a lower clock speed CPU, while the ZTE utilizes a more powerful Mediatek MT6739W with a higher clock speed and better GPU.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the ZTE offers a superior 3 MP selfie camera versus the 2 MP on the Ulefone.
- The Ulefone has a larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the 2050 mAh battery in the ZTE, which may provide longer usage.
- Software-wise, the Ulefone runs on Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition), while the ZTE operates on a more recent Android 11 (Go edition), potentially offering a better software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Ulefone S1
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
General
Release Date
2018
2022
Announced
2018
2022
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
TFT LCD
Resolution
480 x 960 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~195 ppi density)
480 x 960 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~215 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6739W (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-400
PowerVR GE8100
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), AF5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2050 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3000 mAh
Li-Ion 2050 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
148.6 x 70.7 x 9.6 mm (5.85 x 2.78 x 0.38 in)
137 x 68 x 10.5 mm (5.39 x 2.68 x 0.41 in)
Weight
183 g
188 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gold, Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.2, A2DP, LE
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
Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
Android 11 (Go edition)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
N/A