ZTE Blade Vec 3G
#7726
ZTE Grand X Quad V987
#7858Category Breakdown
ZTE Blade Vec 3G
ZTE Grand X Quad V987
Performance
42.639.0
Camera
19.119.1
Display
19.119.1
Battery
20.821.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
33.840.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.617.1
Summary
- The ZTE Blade Vec 3G and ZTE Grand X Quad V987 both feature a 5.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the Blade Vec 3G is powered by a Mediatek MT6582 chipset with a slightly faster 1.3 GHz CPU, while the Grand X Quad V987 uses the MT6589 with a 1.2 GHz CPU, though it has a more capable PowerVR SGX544 GPU.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Blade Vec has a superior 5 MP front camera compared to the 1.3 MP on the Grand X.
- The Blade Vec has a smaller 2300 mAh battery, while the Grand X offers a 2500 mAh capacity, potentially providing longer usage.
- In terms of software, the Blade Vec runs on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), whereas the Grand X operates on an older Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), which may affect the overall software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
ZTE Blade Vec 3G
ZTE Grand X Quad V987
General
Release Date
2014
2013
Announced
2014
2013
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 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 MT6582 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400MP2
PowerVR SGX544
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2300 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2300 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
139.3 x 69.8 x 7.8 mm (5.48 x 2.75 x 0.31 in)
141 x 70 x 8.9 mm (5.55 x 2.76 x 0.35 in)
Weight
N/A
163 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Dual SIM (Dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
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 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass