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ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978) vs Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB)

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

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Compare Xiaomi Mi Note X ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978) 14Points
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3140
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
04Points Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB) Compare ZTE Blade V8 Pro X
5.7"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

4.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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Blade V8 Pro (Z978)} 14 Advantages ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978) vs Mi Note (16GB)} 4 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core32%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core
+32GB (22GB available)83%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (12GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+401 PPI4%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs386 PPI
+(dual camera) 13MP + 13MP102%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 13MP
+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
vsDual-LED flash
+(front) 8MP94%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 4.1MP
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.4.4 KitKat
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3140 mAh5%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3000 mAh
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
185 grams (6.48 ounces)vs+161 grams (5.64 ounces)15%
Lighter
9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)vs+7 millimeters (0.28 inches)30%
Thinner
5.5"vs+5.7"4%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device

30 Common items in both devices
3GB LPDDR3
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
1080x1920 pixels
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB)
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ModelBlade V8 Pro (Z978)Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB)
Other model namesZTE Blade V8 Pro Z978, ZTE BV8P121Xiaomi Mi Note 1 Dual Sim, Xiaomi Mi Note Dual Sim
Country or region availableUSA
USA
feature not registered
BrandZTEXiaomi
Release date1/1/20171/1/2015
Depth9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)7 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)77 x 156 millimeters (3.03 x 6.14 in)77.6 x 155.1 millimeters (3.06 x 6.11 in)
Weight185 grams (6.48 ounces)161 grams (5.64 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.5" inches5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~74.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI386 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 506 650MhzQualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR33GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)16GB (12GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100, TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,12)LTE Cat4 1800/2600 (Bands 3,7), TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
13 megapixels
13MP
13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels4.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2688x1536 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 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
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3140 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy24 hours (1 day)34 hours (1.4 days)
Standby552 hours (23 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot 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, White
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• MI UI 6.0
• Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on back panel
• Quick Charge 2.0: 60% battery in 30min

☢️ Radiation rate

ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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