Category Breakdown
ZTE Blade A3Y
ZTE Blade V8 Mini
Performance
60.256.1
Camera
19.127.9
Display
56.556.5
Battery
22.623.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
48.443.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
32.230.4
Summary
- The ZTE Blade A3Y features a slightly larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, while the ZTE Blade V8 Mini has a 5.0-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the A3Y is powered by a Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 chipset with a quad-core CPU, compared to the V8 Mini's Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 octa-core processor, which may provide better multitasking capabilities.
- The camera system on the V8 Mini is superior, offering a 13 MP rear camera with autofocus and a dual-camera setup, while the A3Y has an 8 MP rear camera.
- The Blade A3Y has a 2660 mAh battery, slightly smaller than the V8 Mini's 2800 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The A3Y runs on Android 10, providing a more updated software experience than the V8 Mini, which operates on Android 7.0 Nougat.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
ZTE Blade A3Y
ZTE Blade V8 Mini
General
Release Date
2020, October 30
2017
Announced
2020, October 30
2017
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~293 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Adreno 505
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
13 MP, AF2 MP, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2660 mAh
2800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2660 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2800 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
146 x 71 x 9.7 mm (5.75 x 2.80 x 0.38 in)
143.5 x 70 x 8.9 mm (5.65 x 2.76 x 0.35 in)
Weight
162 g
141 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Purple
Gold, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, gyro
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

