Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Mi 3
ZTE Blade A7 Vita
Performance
61.153.5
Camera
36.019.1
Display
58.956.5
Battery
25.225.7
Build
71.867.9
Connectivity
45.948.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
35.635.9
Summary
- The Xiaomi Mi 3 features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, offering a higher pixel density (~441 ppi) compared to the ZTE Blade A7 Vita's 5.45-inch display at 720 x 1440 pixels (~295 ppi).
- In terms of performance, the Mi 3 is powered by a Snapdragon 800 chipset with a quad-core 2.3 GHz CPU, significantly outperforming the Blade A7 Vita's Snapdragon 425 at 1.4 GHz.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Blade A7 Vita has an 8 MP front camera compared to the Mi 3's 2 MP.
- The Mi 3 has a 3050 mAh battery, while the Blade A7 Vita offers a slightly larger 3200 mAh battery.
- Software-wise, the Mi 3 runs on an older version of Android (upgradable to 6.0), whereas the Blade A7 Vita operates on Android 8.1, providing a more updated software experience.
- Both devices have a plastic frame and back, but the Mi 3 is slightly heavier at 145g compared to the Blade A7 Vita's 135g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Mi 3
ZTE Blade A7 Vita
General
Release Date
2013
2018
Announced
2013
2018
Description
N/A
Versions: A0722
Display
Size
5"
5.45"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~295 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8274AB Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 330
Adreno 308
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), AF
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
2 MP, f/2.2
8 MP or 5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, HDR
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3050 mAh
3200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3050 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3200 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC2
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
144 x 73.6 x 8.1 mm (5.67 x 2.90 x 0.32 in)
147 x 69.5 x 7.9 mm (5.79 x 2.74 x 0.31 in)
Weight
145 g
135 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
White, Gray, Black, Yellow, Pink, Blue, Gold, Green
Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), MIUI 5
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity

