ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978) vs Xiaomi Redmi S2 (32GB)

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Side by side comparison between ZTE Blade V8 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi S2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/4/2018 9:49 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 6:09 PM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi S2 X ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3140
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Xiaomi Redmi S2 (32GB) Compare ZTE Blade V8 Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.99"
IPS

720x1440

12
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3080
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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11 Advantages ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)	vs	9 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi S2 (32GB)
+1080x1920 pixels100% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1440 pixels
+401 PPI49% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	269 PPI
+(dual camera) 13MP + 13MP52% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12MP + 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)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+3140 mAh2% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3080 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
185 grams (6.48 ounces)	vs	+170 grams (5.95 ounces)9% Lighter
9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	vs	+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)12% Thinner
5.5"	vs	+5.99"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	+(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
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
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

3GB LPDDR3

32GB (22GB available) / 32GB (21GB available)

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)	Redmi S2 (32GB)
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Model	Blade V8 Pro (Z978)	Redmi S2 (32GB)
Other model names	ZTE Blade V8 Pro Z978, ZTE BV8P121	红米自拍手机S2, Xiaomi S2, Xiaomi Ysl
Country or region available	USA	(Global, International), China
Brand	ZTE	Xiaomi
Release date	1/1/2017	5/1/2018
Depth	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	77 x 156 millimeters (3.03 x 6.14 in)	77.26 x 160.73 millimeters (3.04 x 6.33 in)
Weight	185 grams (6.48 ounces)	170 grams (5.95 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)	Redmi S2 (32GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.99" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~74.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	720x1440 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	269 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)	Redmi S2 (32GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 7.1.2 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 8.1 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)	Redmi S2 (32GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)	Redmi S2 (32GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available)	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)	Redmi S2 (32GB)
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	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 (China), GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/2100	M1803E6G Global version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 M1803E6E, M1803E6C, M1803E6T versions: 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 M1803E6G Global version: LTE (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40) M1803E6E, M1803E6C, M1803E6T versions: LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
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)	Redmi S2 (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 13MP	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4000x3000 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/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.25µm pixel
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)	Redmi S2 (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	LED	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (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)	Redmi S2 (32GB)
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.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)	Redmi S2 (32GB)
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, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)	Redmi S2 (32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)	Redmi S2 (32GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3140 mAh	3080 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)	feature not registered
Standby	552 hours (23 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)	Redmi S2 (32GB)
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: Gray, Gold, Rose Gold, Blue, Black • MIUI 10 • 18:9 screen
☢️ Radiation rate
	ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)	Redmi S2 (32GB)
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