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Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988U) vs ZTE Blade III

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G vs ZTE Blade III phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare ZTE Blade III X Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988U) 35Points
6.9"
AMOLED

1440x3200

108
MP

40mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988U)

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!

Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988U)} 35 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988U) vs Blade III} 3 Advantages ZTE Blade III
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)4 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+12GB LPDDR523 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR
+128GB (104GB available)41 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (2.49GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)14%
Thinner
vs10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body
+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage
Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs65 thousand
+1440x3200 pixels11 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+509 PPI118%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs233 PPI
+6.9"73%
Larger screen
vs4"
+(quad camera) 108MP + 48MP + 12MP + 0.3MP32 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 40MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+8K UHD (7680x4320)107 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps693 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5000 mAh2 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1600 mAh
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
+Gorilla Glass 6Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
222 grams (7.77 ounces)vs+130 grams (4.55 ounces)71%
Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

11 Common items in both devices
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
+4 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988U)ZTE Blade III
 
ModelGalaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988U)Blade III
Other model namesGalaxy S20 Ultra 5G (Snapdragon, 12GB RAM) - US CarriersZTE Blade 3 P772N10, ZTE Blade 3 3G
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungZTE
Release date3/6/2020, Announced: 2/11/20209/1/2012
Depth8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)76 x 166.9 millimeters (2.99 x 6.57 in)63.5 x 123 millimeters (2.5 x 4.84 in)
Weight222 grams (7.77 ounces)130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988U)ZTE Blade III
Display typeDynamic AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size6.9" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~90.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x3200 pixels (20:9)480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)509 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 6Not supported
Refresh rate120Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresHDR10+
Always-On Display
120Hz@FHD
60Hz@QHD
feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988U)ZTE Blade III
System versionAndroid 10Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updateAndroid 13feature not registered
User InterfaceOne UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988U)ZTE Blade III
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227A (45nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 415976 (v7), 514485 (v8)
Geekbench: 12191 (v4.4), 2697 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 21fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988U)ZTE Blade III
RAM memory12GB LPDDR5512MB LPDDR
Internal storage128GB (104GB available)
UFS 3.0
4GB (2.49GB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988U)ZTE Blade III
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload5000/1024 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
VoLTE
Not supported
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (2, 5, 41, 66, 71)
mmWave (260, 261)
Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ANot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988U)ZTE Blade III
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
108 megapixels
48MP periscope telephoto f/3.5103mm1/2.0"0.8µmPDAFOIS4x-optical-zoom10x-hybrid-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1.4µmSuper-Steady-video
0.3MP TOF 3D f/1.0
5 megapixels
Main camera resolution12000x9000 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fpsVGA (640x480)
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/1.33" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both camerasAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasNot supported
Camera extras4K@60fps
1080p@240fps
720p@960fps
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988U)ZTE Blade III
Front camera (secondary)40 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution7296x5472 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size0.7µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988U)ZTE Blade III
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988U)ZTE Blade III
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988U)ZTE Blade III
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988U)ZTE Blade III
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh1600 mAh
Charger, watts45W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
9W Reverse wireless charging
feature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered4 hours
Standbyfeature not registered250 hours (10.4 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988U)ZTE Blade III
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Cosmic Black, Cosmic Grey, Cloud White
• Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
• Bixby
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)
• Colors: Black, White
• ZTE Mifavor UI
• Dolby Mobile sound
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988U)ZTE Blade III
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.94W/kg (head), 0.95W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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