ZTE Blade L2 (UK) vs Samsung Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DSM)

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Side by side comparison between ZTE Blade L2 vs Samsung Galaxy A71 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/4/2020 1:08 PM, updated: 6/4/2025 3:12 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A71 X ZTE Blade L2 (UK) 01Point

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

32Points Samsung Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DSM) Compare ZTE Blade L2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DSM)

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!

1 Advantage ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	vs	32 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DSM)
+166 grams (5.81 ounces)8% Lighter	vs	179 grams (6.27 ounces)
1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)142% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X7 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2GB available)	vs	+128GB (106GB available)52 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)17% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLED PlusAdvantage Super AMOLED Plus display is brighter and more vivid
480x854 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen
196 PPI	vs	+393 PPI101% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"	vs	+6.7"34% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(quad camera) 64MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP16 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 32MP103 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
FWVGA (854x480)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)19 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps37 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2000 mAh	vs	+4500 mAh125% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
5W	vs	+25W4 times More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
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.
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

22 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+15 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DSM)
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Model	Blade L2 (UK)	Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DSM)
Other model names	Virgin ZTE Blade L2 United Kingdom version 86342502	Galaxy A71 SM-A715F/Dual-Sim (128GB + 8GB RAM)
Country or region available	Scotland, England, Ireland	Kazakhstan, India, Russia
Brand	ZTE	Samsung
Release date	6/1/2014	1/17/2020, Announced: 12/12/2019
Depth	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.2 x 142.5 millimeters (2.84 x 5.61 in)	76 x 163.6 millimeters (2.99 x 6.44 in)
Weight	166 grams (5.81 ounces)	179 grams (6.27 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)	Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DSM)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED Plus
Screen size	5" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~67% (screen-to-body ratio)	~87.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	196 PPI	393 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DSM)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 10
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DSM)
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6582M	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 (SM7150-AA) (8nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 470 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 470 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP2	Qualcomm Adreno 618 (610MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 192458 (v7), 263396 (v8) Geekbench: 7039 (v4.4), 1733 (v5.1) GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DSM)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	4GB (2GB available)	128GB (106GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DSM)
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) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	800/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DSM)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(quad camera) 64 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.212mm 5MP macro f/2.425mm1/5"1.12µm 5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	FWVGA (854x480)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.72" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@30fps 1080p@30fps 1080p@240/960fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DSM)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DSM)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DSM)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DSM)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DSM)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2000 mAh	4500 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	8 hours	feature not registered
Standby	480 hours (20 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DSM)
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	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: Prism Crush black, White, Pink, Blue
☢️ Radiation rate
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DSM)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.983W/kg (head), 0.901W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.512W/kg (head), 1.562W/kg (body)