ZTE Blade V8 Mini (16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M/DS)

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Side by side comparison between ZTE Blade V8 Mini vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/12/2018 9:11 AM, updated: 7/13/2020 7:45 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) X ZTE Blade V8 Mini (16GB) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2800
mAh

(Non removable)

15Points Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M/DS) Compare ZTE Blade V8 Mini X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M/DS)

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!

4 Advantages ZTE Blade V8 Mini (16GB)	vs	15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M/DS)
+148 grams (5.18 ounces)5% Lighter	vs	155 grams (5.43 ounces)
+(dual camera) 13MP + 2MP16% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
1.4GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core10% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
16GB (9GB available)	vs	+16GB (10GB available)11% More internal storage for applications and files
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)22% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
294 PPI	vs	+424 PPI44% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"	vs	+5.2"4% Larger screen
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% 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
2800 mAh	vs	+2900 mAh4% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

29 Common items in both devices

2GB LPDDR3

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

(front) 5MP

+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	ZTE Blade V8 Mini (16GB)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Blade V8 Mini (16GB)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M/DS)
Other model names	AT&T ZTE Blade V8 mini BV0850, ZTE BV0850	Galaxy A5 Duos SM-A510M/Dual-Sim, Galaxy A5-6
Country or region available	(Global, International), (Latin America), China	Brazil, Chile
Brand	ZTE	Samsung
Release date	3/1/2017	1/8/2016
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	70 x 143.5 millimeters (2.76 x 5.65 in)	71 x 144.8 millimeters (2.8 x 5.7 in)
Weight	148 grams (5.18 ounces)	155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	ZTE Blade V8 Mini (16GB)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M/DS)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	ZTE Blade V8 Mini (16GB)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M/DS)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 7.0 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	ZTE Blade V8 Mini (16GB)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M/DS)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 MSM8940 (28nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7580 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 505	ARM Mali-T720 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	ZTE Blade V8 Mini (16GB)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M/DS)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (9GB available)	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	ZTE Blade V8 Mini (16GB)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M/DS)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,17,28)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	ZTE Blade V8 Mini (16GB)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 2MP	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm (lens)
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	OIS: Optical 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 V8 Mini (16GB)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	ZTE Blade V8 Mini (16GB)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	ZTE Blade V8 Mini (16GB)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M/DS)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	ZTE Blade V8 Mini (16GB)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	ZTE Blade V8 Mini (16GB)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M/DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2800 mAh	2900 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	16 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	ZTE Blade V8 Mini (16GB)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M/DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Red, Gold, Rose Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum body • 2.5D glass screen • Mifavor UI • VoLTE	• Colors: Black, White, Gold, Pink • Samsung TouchWiz UX • Gorilla Glass on the back
☢️ Radiation rate
	ZTE Blade V8 Mini (16GB)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.06W/kg (head), 1.31W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.182W/kg (head), 0.72W/kg (body)