ZTE Blade L2 (UK) vs NGM Forward Shake

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Side by side comparison between ZTE Blade L2 vs NGM Forward Shake phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/22/2014 5:41 PM, updated: 6/4/2025 3:12 PM

Compare NGM Forward Shake X ZTE Blade L2 (UK) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points NGM Forward Shake Compare ZTE Blade L2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

480x800

8
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Quad-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? NGM Forward Shake

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 ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	vs	9 Advantages NGM Forward Shake
+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core3% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)
+1GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB
+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)32% Thinner	vs	11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+480x854 pixels7% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+5"25% Larger screen	vs	4"
+2000 mAh33% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
166 grams (5.81 ounces)	vs	+122 grams (4.27 ounces)36% Lighter
196 PPI	vs	+233 PPI19% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera
FWVGA (854x480)	vs	+HD (1280x720)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 4.3 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.3 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

29 Common items in both devices

4GB (2GB available)

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

Plastic body, glass front

TFT IPS LCD

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	NGM Forward Shake
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Model	Blade L2 (UK)	Forward Shake
Other model names	Virgin ZTE Blade L2 United Kingdom version 86342502	New Generation Mobile NGM Forward Shake Dual Sim
Country or region available	Scotland, England, Ireland	(Global, International)
Brand	ZTE	NGM
Release date	6/1/2014	5/1/2014
Depth	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.2 x 142.5 millimeters (2.84 x 5.61 in)	65 x 125.5 millimeters (2.56 x 4.94 in)
Weight	166 grams (5.81 ounces)	122 grams (4.27 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	NGM Forward Shake
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~67% (screen-to-body ratio)	~55.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	196 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	NGM Forward Shake
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	NGM Forward Shake
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6582M	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8212) (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP2	Qualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	NGM Forward Shake
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	512MB
Internal storage	4GB (2GB available)	4GB (2GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	NGM Forward Shake
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-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	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900	Dual-Band 900/1800
Primary 2G network	GSM 900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800
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	GSM 900/1800
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	NGM Forward Shake
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	FWVGA (854x480)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
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	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	NGM Forward Shake
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
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	NGM Forward Shake
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	1 microphone
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	NGM Forward Shake
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	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	NGM Forward Shake
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	NGM Forward Shake
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2000 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	8 hours	8.7 hours
Standby	480 hours (20 days)	260 hours (10.8 days)
➕ Other features
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	NGM Forward Shake
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	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: White	• Colors: Black Swiftkey 4.0 Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	NGM Forward Shake
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.208W/kg (body)