ZTE X990
#8988
ZTE Zinger
#10050Category Breakdown
ZTE X990
ZTE Zinger
Performance
54.351.3
Camera
41.941.9
Display
57.057.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
51.850.9
Summary
- The ZTE X990 features a smaller 2.5-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, while the ZTE Zinger has a larger 3.5-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, offering a slightly better viewing experience.
- In terms of performance, the X990 is equipped with 5GB of RAM but lacks detailed CPU and GPU specifications, whereas the Zinger runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 chipset with a dual-core 1.2 GHz CPU and 4GB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Zinger benefits from a more modern software experience with Android 4.4.2, compared to the X990's Windows Mobile 6.5.
- The Zinger also has a 1500 mAh battery, providing a more reliable power source than the unspecified capacity of the X990.
- Build-wise, the X990 is lighter at 90g, while the Zinger weighs 110g and includes a headphone jack, which the X990 lacks.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
ZTE X990
ZTE Zinger
General
Release Date
2010
2014
Announced
2010
2014
Description
Also known as Messenger by SFR 251 Edition
For T-Mobile
Display
Size
2.5"
3.5"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~160 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8210 Snapdragon 200 (28 nm)
CPU
N/A
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
N/A
Adreno 302
Memory
5MB
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
N/A
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion battery
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
107 x 61 x 12 mm (4.21 x 2.40 x 0.47 in)
117.6 x 62 x 12.2 mm (4.63 x 2.44 x 0.48 in)
Weight
90 g
110 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS
Software
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
OS Version
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes