Samsung Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500) vs ZTE Blade L2 (UK)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Core Plus vs ZTE Blade L2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/16/2014 6:24 PM, updated: 6/4/2025 3:12 PM

Compare ZTE Blade L2 X Samsung Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

768MB
RAM

Dual-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

09Points ZTE Blade L2 (UK) Compare Samsung Galaxy Core Plus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? ZTE Blade L2 (UK)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)	vs	9 Advantages ZTE Blade L2 (UK)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+132 grams (4.62 ounces)26% Lighter	vs	166 grams (5.81 ounces)
+217 PPI11% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	196 PPI
+HD (1280x720)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	FWVGA (854x480)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core26% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
768MB LPDDR2	vs	+1GB LPDDR233% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	vs	+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)4% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixels	vs	+480x854 pixels7% Higher resolution screen
4.3"	vs	+5"16% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1800 mAh	vs	+2000 mAh11% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

25 Common items in both devices

4GB (1.88GB available) / 4GB (2GB available)

16 million

(back) 5MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

(front) 0.3MP

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)
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Model	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)	Blade L2 (UK)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy Core Plus SM-G350	Virgin ZTE Blade L2 United Kingdom version 86342502
Country or region available	feature not registered	Scotland, England, Ireland
Brand	Samsung	ZTE
Release date	10/2/2013	6/1/2014
Depth	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	66 x 129.7 millimeters (2.6 x 5.11 in)	72.2 x 142.5 millimeters (2.84 x 5.61 in)
Weight	132 grams (4.62 ounces)	166 grams (5.81 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~61.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	480x854 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	217 PPI	196 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)
Chipset	32bit: Broadcom BCM28155	32bit: MediaTek MT6582M
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	VideoCore IV	ARM Mali-400 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)
RAM memory	768MB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	4GB (1.88GB available)	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	FWVGA (854x480)
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	1 microphone
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1800 mAh	2000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	9 hours	8 hours
Standby	320 hours (13.3 days)	480 hours (20 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: White, Black, Pink • Samsung TouchWiz UI • Java framework	• Colors: White
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.61W/kg (head), 1.11W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.536W/kg (head), 0.462W/kg (body)	feature not registered