ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978) vs Samsung Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between ZTE Blade V8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy C8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/18/2018 10:04 PM, updated: 6/6/2025 11:25 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy C8 X ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3140
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Samsung Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB) Compare ZTE Blade V8 Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)

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9 Advantages ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)	vs	8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core10% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (16nm)
+(dual camera) 13MP + 13MP45% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP
+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
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+3140 mAh5% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+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]
+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	+64GB (51GB available)132% More internal storage for applications and files
185 grams (6.48 ounces)	vs	+180 grams (6.3 ounces)3% Lighter
9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)15% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 16MP99% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files

31 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

401 PPI

5.5"

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

+24 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)
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Model	Blade V8 Pro (Z978)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)
Other model names	ZTE Blade V8 Pro Z978, ZTE BV8P121	盖乐世 C8 4GB RAM + 64GB, SM-C7100ZKGCHC
Country or region available	USA	China, Hong Kong
Brand	ZTE	Samsung
Release date	1/1/2017	9/1/2017
Depth	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	77 x 156 millimeters (3.03 x 6.14 in)	74.7 x 152.4 millimeters (2.94 x 6 in)
Weight	185 grams (6.48 ounces)	180 grams (6.3 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 8.1 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio P25 (MT6757T) (16nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz	ARM Mali-T880 MP2 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available)	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1
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 Pro (Z978)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)
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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,12)	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	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
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)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 13MP	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP f/1.9
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.7 (aperture)
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	PDAF: phase detection 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 V8 Pro (Z978)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (aperture)
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 V8 Pro (Z978)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)
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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3140 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	24 hours (1 day)	16 hours
Standby	552 hours (23 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)
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: Black, Gold, Pink
☢️ Radiation rate
	ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.719W/kg (head), 1.26W/kg (body)