Category Breakdown
vivo X3S
ZTE Blade Vec 4G
Performance
54.047.6
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.519.1
Battery
18.920.8
Build
16.00.2
Connectivity
39.739.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.218.8
Summary
- The vivo X3S features a slim build at 6 mm and weighs 150 g, while the ZTE Blade Vec 4G is slightly thicker at 7.8 mm and weighs 0 g.
- Both have a 5.0" display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, but the X3S uses IPS LCD technology compared to the TFT of the Blade Vec.
- In terms of performance, the X3S is powered by an octa-core Mediatek MT6592, offering better multitasking capabilities than the quad-core Snapdragon 400 in the Blade Vec.
- The X3S has a superior rear camera at 13 MP, while the Blade Vec offers an 8 MP option, though it has a higher resolution selfie camera at 2 MP.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Blade Vec at 2300 mAh compared to the X3S's 2000 mAh.
- Lastly, the X3S runs on Android 4.2.2, while the Blade Vec operates on a slightly newer Android 4.4.2.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo X3S
ZTE Blade Vec 4G
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
TFT
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6592 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-450MP4
Adreno 305
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
8 MP or 13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
Yes
2 MP/ 1 MP, market dependent
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
2000 mAh
2300 mAh
Battery Details
2000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
143.3 x 71 x 6 mm (5.64 x 2.80 x 0.24 in)
142.3 x 70.4 x 7.8 mm (5.60 x 2.77 x 0.31 in)
Weight
150 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Blue
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.46 W/kg (head) 1.05 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
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 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity

