Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB) vs ZTE Orbit

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Black Shark Helo vs ZTE Orbit phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/27/2018 8:21 PM, updated: 10/3/2020 11:27 AM

Compare ZTE Orbit X Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB) 24Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.01"
AMOLED

1080x2160

12
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points ZTE Orbit Compare Xiaomi Black Shark Helo X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)

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!

24 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)	vs	4 Advantages ZTE Orbit
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core4 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+8GB LPDDR4X15 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB
+128GB (110GB available)45 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (2.39GB available)
+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)23% Thinner	vs	10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	65 thousand
+1080x2160 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+402 PPI73% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	233 PPI
+6.01"50% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 20MP5 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+(front) 20MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use	vs	700000 apps (Marketplace)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps41 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh150% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1600 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
190 grams (6.65 ounces)	vs	+136 grams (4.76 ounces)40% Lighter
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

10 Common items in both devices

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

Proximity sensor

+3 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)	ZTE Orbit
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Model	Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)	ZTE Orbit
Other model names	黑鲨游戏手机 Helo (128GB + 8GB RAM), AWM-A0	US Cellular ZTE Render, ZTE Orbit for US Cellular
Country or region available	(Global, International), China	USA
Brand	Xiaomi	ZTE
Release date	11/10/2018	4/1/2012
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.25 x 160 millimeters (2.96 x 6.3 in)	63.5 x 120 millimeters (2.5 x 4.72 in)
Weight	190 grams (6.65 ounces)	136 grams (4.76 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)	ZTE Orbit
Display type	AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	6.01" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~77.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	430nits[typ] HDR8	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)	ZTE Orbit
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Windows Phone 7.5 Refresh Tango
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)	ZTE Orbit
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)	32bit: Qualcomm MSM7227A-1
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)	ZTE Orbit
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	512MB
Internal storage	128GB (110GB available) UFS 2.1	4GB (2.39GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)	ZTE Orbit
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/50 Mbps	14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)	ZTE Orbit
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 20MP telephoto f/1.81.0µm2x-optical-zoom	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.9" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)	ZTE Orbit
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	5952x3348 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)	ZTE Orbit
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	feature not registered
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)	ZTE Orbit
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)	ZTE Orbit
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)	ZTE Orbit
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	1600 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	4.7 hours
Standby	feature not registered	220 hours (9.2 days)
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)	ZTE Orbit
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	feature not registered
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • 100% DCI-P3 coverage display • Left game pad included	• Colors: Black • UMA • DLNA • Wi-Fi Direct
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)	ZTE Orbit
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered