Category Breakdown
XOLO Q1000s
ZTE Star 1
Performance
52.453.6
Camera
19.139.6
Display
56.558.9
Battery
21.820.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
30.240.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.829.5
Summary
- The XOLO Q1000s features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the ZTE Star 1 offers a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels on the same size display, resulting in a sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the Q1000s is powered by a Mediatek MT6589T chipset with a 1.5 GHz quad-core CPU, whereas the Star 1 utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 with a slightly faster 1.6 GHz quad-core CPU.
- The Q1000s has a 13 MP rear camera compared to the Star 1's 8 MP, but both have a 5 MP front camera.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Q1000s at 2500 mAh versus the Star 1's 2300 mAh.
- Both devices run on Android, with the Q1000s on version 4.2 and the Star 1 on 4.4.2, providing a marginally newer software experience in the latter.
- The build quality of the Q1000s is heavier at 158g and thicker at 7 mm, while the Star 1 is lighter at 130g and slimmer at 6.6 mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
XOLO Q1000s
ZTE Star 1
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
2014
Description
For India
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6589T (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8928 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
PowerVR SGX544MP2
Adreno 305
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Dual-LED dual-tone flash
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
2300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2500 mAh, removable
Li-Po 2300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
147 x 72.1 x 7 mm (5.79 x 2.84 x 0.28 in)
139 x 69 x 6.6 mm (5.47 x 2.72 x 0.26 in)
Weight
158 g
130 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Pink, Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
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 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity

