ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978) vs Asus ZenFone 5 Selfie Pro

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Side by side comparison between ZTE Blade V8 Pro vs Asus Zenfone 5 Selfie Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/26/2019 8:34 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 6:09 PM

Compare Asus Zenfone 5 Selfie Pro X ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3140
mAh

(Non removable)

14Points Asus ZenFone 5 Selfie Pro Compare ZTE Blade V8 Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x2160

16
MP

20mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus ZenFone 5 Selfie Pro

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5 Advantages ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)	vs	14 Advantages Asus ZenFone 5 Selfie Pro
+(dual camera) 13MP + 13MP8% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 16MP + 8MP
+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash on both cameras
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (22GB available)	vs	+128GB (111GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
185 grams (6.48 ounces)	vs	+168 grams (5.88 ounces)10% Lighter
9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	vs	+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)17% Thinner
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2160 pixels13% Higher resolution screen
401 PPI	vs	+402 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.5"	vs	+6"9% Larger screen
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 8MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 20MP + 8MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps167% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
3140 mAh	vs	+3300 mAh5% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

29 Common items in both devices

2GHz 64bit Octa-core

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

4K UHD (3840x2160)

+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)	Asus ZenFone 5 Selfie Pro
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Model	Blade V8 Pro (Z978)	ZenFone 5 Selfie Pro
Other model names	ZTE Blade V8 Pro Z978, ZTE BV8P121	Asus ZenFone 5 Selfie Pro ZC600KL5 128GB, ZC600KL-5A125BR
Country or region available	USA	(Latin America), Brazil
Brand	ZTE	Asus
Release date	1/1/2017	5/1/2018
Depth	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	77 x 156 millimeters (3.03 x 6.14 in)	76.2 x 160.6 millimeters (3 x 6.32 in)
Weight	185 grams (6.48 ounces)	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)	Asus ZenFone 5 Selfie Pro
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2160 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)	Asus ZenFone 5 Selfie Pro
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)	Asus ZenFone 5 Selfie Pro
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 508 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)	Asus ZenFone 5 Selfie Pro
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available)	128GB (111GB available) eMCP
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)	Asus ZenFone 5 Selfie Pro
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 (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	400/75 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 850/900/1700/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,12)	LTE Cat13/5 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28) VoLTE
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 Pro (Z978)	Asus ZenFone 5 Selfie Pro
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 13MP	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 8MP ultrawide 13mm
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)	Asus ZenFone 5 Selfie Pro
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	(dual front camera) 20 megapixels 8MP ultrawide 13mm
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	23mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)	Asus ZenFone 5 Selfie Pro
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, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)	Asus ZenFone 5 Selfie Pro
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)	Asus ZenFone 5 Selfie Pro
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)	Asus ZenFone 5 Selfie Pro
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3140 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	24 hours (1 day)	30 hours (1.3 days)
Standby	552 hours (23 days)	576 hours (24 days)
➕ Other features
	ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)	Asus ZenFone 5 Selfie Pro
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black Diamond • USB On-The-Go • 2.5D curved edge screen • Metal frame • Plastic back case • MiFavor UI • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Dolby audio sound enhancement • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 2.0 • HAC M3/T4	• Colors: Midnight Black, Moonlight White, Rouge Red • 18:9 display • 2.5D glass screen (front and rear)
☢️ Radiation rate
	ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)	Asus ZenFone 5 Selfie Pro
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