ZTE Amigo
#8947
ZTE Nova Messenger
#8929Category Breakdown
ZTE Amigo
ZTE Nova Messenger
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
41.941.9
Display
57.057.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
51.851.8
Summary
- The ZTE Amigo features a larger 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, compared to the ZTE Nova Messenger's smaller 2.0-inch display at 320 x 240 pixels, resulting in a higher pixel density for the Amigo.
- In terms of performance, the Amigo has no RAM, while the Nova Messenger includes 1GB of RAM, which may enhance multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but neither offers optical image stabilization or a front-facing camera.
- The Amigo weighs 120g, making it heavier than the Nova Messenger at 95g, which may affect portability.
- Both phones have non-removable batteries and lack wireless charging.
- The Amigo runs on Android 2.2 (Froyo), while the Nova Messenger's OS is unspecified, potentially impacting the software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
ZTE Amigo
ZTE Nova Messenger
General
Release Date
2011
2013
Announced
2011
2012
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.2"
2"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~200 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
N/A
1GB ROM, 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
To be confirmed
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Details
3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
N/A
N/A
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion battery
Removable Li-Ion battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
N/A
107 x 60 x 10.3 mm (4.21 x 2.36 x 0.41 in)
Weight
120 g
95 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
No
Software
Operating System
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
N/A
OS Version
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
N/A
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
N/A
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
N/A