Category Breakdown
ZTE Blade L2
ZTE Maven 2
Performance
38.841.5
Camera
39.615.4
Display
16.954.4
Battery
18.920.8
Build
0.267.9
Connectivity
28.740.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.030.9
Summary
- The ZTE Blade L2 and ZTE Maven 2 both feature a 5.0-inch display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, but the Maven 2 utilizes an IPS LCD for better viewing angles compared to the Blade L2's TFT display.
- In terms of performance, the Maven 2 is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 chipset and 8GB of RAM, offering a slight edge over the Blade L2's Mediatek MT6582M and 4GB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Maven 2 includes a 2 MP front camera, which is an improvement over the Blade L2's 1 MP.
- The Maven 2 also has a larger 2300 mAh battery compared to the Blade L2's 2000 mAh.
- In terms of software, the Blade L2 runs on Android 4.2, while the Maven 2 is more up-to-date with Android 6.0.1, providing a better software experience overall.
- Build quality differs slightly, with the Maven 2 featuring a glass front and plastic back, while the Blade L2 has a simpler design.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
ZTE Blade L2
ZTE Maven 2
General
Release Date
2014
2017
Announced
2014
2017
Description
N/A
For AT&T
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
TFT
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6582M (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.1 GHz
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Adreno 304
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP or 8 MP, AF
5 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA/ 1 MP, market dependant
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
142.5 x 72.2 x 9 mm (5.61 x 2.84 x 0.35 in)
145.5 x 73 x 11 mm (5.73 x 2.87 x 0.43 in)
Weight
166 g
166 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
White
Dark Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP, EDR
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 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 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

