ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978) vs Samsung Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)

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Side by side comparison between ZTE Blade V8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy M53 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/20/2022 2:27 AM, updated: 11/22/2022 3:09 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy M53 X ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3140
mAh

(Non removable)

20Points Samsung Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB) Compare ZTE Blade V8 Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

108
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)

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 Pro (Z978)	vs	20 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)
+401 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	393 PPI
+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
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
2GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)15% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (22GB available)	vs	+128GB (100GB 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	+176 grams (6.16 ounces)5% Lighter
9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	vs	+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)23% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLED PlusAdvantage Super AMOLED Plus display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels25% Higher resolution screen
5.5"	vs	+6.7"22% Larger screen
(dual camera) 13MP + 13MP	vs	+(quad camera) 108MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP4 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) 8MP	vs	+(front) 32MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
4G LTE	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3140 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh59% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

25 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

4K UHD (3840x2160)

Capacitive

Multitouch

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)	Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)
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Model	Blade V8 Pro (Z978)	Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)
Other model names	ZTE Blade V8 Pro Z978, ZTE BV8P121	Galaxy M53 5G SM-M536B/Dual-SIM NFC (8GB RAM)
Country or region available	USA	(Europe), (Global, International), Brazil
Brand	ZTE	Samsung
Release date	1/1/2017	4/22/2022, Announced: 4/7/2022
Depth	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	77 x 156 millimeters (3.03 x 6.14 in)	77 x 164.7 millimeters (3.03 x 6.48 in)
Weight	185 grams (6.48 ounces)	176 grams (6.16 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)	Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED Plus
Screen size	5.5" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	393 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)	Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 12
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)	Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)	64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 900 (6nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz	ARM Mali-G68 MC4 (900MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)	Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available)	128GB (100GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)	Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)
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	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,12)	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38 40, 41, 66, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)	Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 13MP	(quad camera) 108 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.21/4"1.12µm 2MP depth f/2.4 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	12000x9000 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
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (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	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	1080p@60fps
📸 Front camera
	ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)	Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
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
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)	Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
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.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)	Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.2 + A2DP/LE
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) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)	Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)	Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3140 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	24 hours (1 day)	39 hours (1.6 days)
Standby	552 hours (23 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)	Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)
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: 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: Blue, Green, Brown
☢️ Radiation rate
	ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)	Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.77W/kg (head), 0.62W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.603W/kg (head), 1.53W/kg (body)