Category Breakdown
XOLO Hive 8X
ZTE Blade A53
Performance
53.062.6
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
18.128.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
30.648.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.235.6
Summary
- The XOLO Hive 8X features a compact 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the ZTE Blade A53 has a larger 6.52-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, providing a taller aspect ratio.
- In terms of performance, the XOLO is powered by a Mediatek MT6592M chipset with an octa-core CPU, whereas the ZTE utilizes a more recent Unisoc SC9863A1 chipset, offering improved efficiency.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the ZTE's selfie camera is superior at 5 MP compared to the XOLO's 2 MP.
- The battery capacity of the ZTE is significantly larger at 4000 mAh with 10W charging, compared to the XOLO's 1920 mAh without fast charging.
- Software-wise, the XOLO runs on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), while the ZTE operates on Android 12 (Go edition), providing a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
XOLO Hive 8X
ZTE Blade A53
General
Release Date
2014
2023
Announced
2014
2023
Description
For India
N/A
Display
Size
5"
6.52"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6592M (28 nm)
Unisoc SC9863A1 (22 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A7
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-450MP4
IMG8322
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
Yes
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1920 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1920 mAh, non-removable
4000 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
140 x 70 x 7.9 mm (5.51 x 2.76 x 0.31 in)
165.7 x 76.4 x 9.1 mm (6.52 x 3.01 x 0.36 in)
Weight
N/A
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Gray, Blue, Green
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual 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, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.2, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 12 (Go edition)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity

