Category Breakdown
ZTE Blade 20 5G
ZTE Blade A71
Performance
82.166.0
Camera
28.419.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
28.128.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
71.155.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
40.135.3
Summary
- The ZTE Blade 20 5G features a slightly larger and heavier build compared to the ZTE Blade A71, which is lighter and more compact.
- Both devices have a 6.52-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution and refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the Blade 20 5G is powered by a more advanced Mediatek Dimensity 720 chipset, offering better processing capabilities than the Unisoc SC9863A in the Blade A71, which has less RAM and storage.
- Both phones have identical camera setups, but the Blade A71 includes NFC support, while the Blade 20 5G supports 5G connectivity.
- Battery capacity is the same at 4000mAh for both, but neither supports fast charging.
- The Blade 20 5G runs on Android 10, while the Blade A71 comes with Android 11, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
ZTE Blade 20 5G
ZTE Blade A71
General
Release Date
2020, November 05
2021, October 07
Announced
2020, November 05
2021, October 07
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.52"
6.52"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 720 (7 nm)
Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC3
IMG8322
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
16 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4000 mAh
Li-Ion 4000 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
165.9 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm (6.53 x 2.98 x 0.35 in)
165.2 x 75.2 x 8.2 mm (6.50 x 2.96 x 0.32 in)
Weight
188 g
180 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray, Blue
Blue, Gray, Green
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE
5G
✓
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, MiFavor 10.5
Android 11
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity

