ZTE Cymbal U
#6694
ZTE Zinger
#7000Category Breakdown
ZTE Cymbal U
ZTE Zinger
Performance
46.636.3
Camera
15.439.6
Display
27.233.2
Battery
16.215.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
42.328.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.621.0
Summary
- The ZTE Cymbal U features a smaller 2.8-inch TFT LCD display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the ZTE Zinger has a larger 3.5-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Cymbal U is powered by a quad-core Snapdragon 215 chipset with 1GB of RAM, compared to the dual-core Snapdragon 200 in the Zinger with 512MB of RAM, giving the Cymbal U an advantage in multitasking.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Zinger supports video recording, while the Cymbal U's camera is limited to 720p at 30fps.
- The Cymbal U has a slightly larger 1600mAh battery compared to the Zinger's 1500mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The Cymbal U runs on a proprietary OS, whereas the Zinger operates on Android 4.4.2, offering a different software experience.
- Build quality-wise, the Cymbal U is thicker and lighter, while the Zinger is slightly heavier and thinner.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
ZTE Cymbal U
ZTE Zinger
General
Release Date
2021
2014
Announced
2021
2014
Description
N/A
For T-Mobile
Display
Size
2.8"
3.5"
Type
TFT LCD
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
PPI
240
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm QM215 Snapdragon 215 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8210 Snapdragon 200 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 308
Adreno 302
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1600 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1600 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
109.2 x 55.9 x 19.5 mm (4.30 x 2.20 x 0.77 in)
117.6 x 62 x 12.2 mm (4.63 x 2.44 x 0.48 in)
Weight
N/A
110 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, 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
Proprietary
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer