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ZTE Groove X501 vs ZTE Orbit

Side by side comparison between ZTE Groove X501 vs ZTE Orbit phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare ZTE Orbit X ZTE Groove X501 06Points
ZTE Groove X501
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

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17Points ZTE Orbit Compare ZTE Groove X501 X
ZTE Orbit
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? ZTE Orbit

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Groove X501} 6 Advantages ZTE Groove X501 vs Orbit} 17 Advantages ZTE Orbit
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+128 grams (4.48 ounces)6%
Lighter		vs136 grams (4.76 ounces)
+260 thousand3 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos		vs65 thousand
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies		vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use		vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
800MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Single-core19%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GBvs+4GB (2.39GB available)139%
More internal storage for applications and files
13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)30%
Thinner
320x480 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels150%
Higher resolution screen
180 PPIvs+233 PPI29%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"vs+4"25%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 5MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev Avs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAhvs+1600 mAh7%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
12 Common items in both devices
512MB
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
HD (1280x720)
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
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📱 Model features

ZTE Groove X501ZTE Orbit
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ModelGroove X501ZTE Orbit
Other model namesZTE X501 for Cricket, Cricket ZTE Groove X501US Cellular ZTE Render, ZTE Orbit for US Cellular
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandZTEZTE
Release date11/5/20124/1/2012
Depth13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)62.5 x 118.6 millimeters (2.46 x 4.67 in)63.5 x 120 millimeters (2.5 x 4.72 in)
Weight128 grams (4.48 ounces)136 grams (4.76 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

ZTE Groove X501ZTE Orbit
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.2" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~41.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)180 PPI233 PPI
Colors260 thousand65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

ZTE Groove X501ZTE Orbit
System versionAndroid 2.3.5 GingerbreadWindows Phone 7.5 Refresh Tango
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

ZTE Groove X501ZTE Orbit
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm MSM7627 Snapdragon32bit: Qualcomm MSM7227A-1
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

ZTE Groove X501ZTE Orbit
RAM memory512MB512MB
Internal storage1GB4GB (2.39GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

ZTE Groove X501ZTE Orbit
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.1 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedTri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 850/1700/1900GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DOUMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

ZTE Groove X501ZTE Orbit
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredfeature not registered
BSI sensorfeature not registeredfeature not registered
HDRfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

ZTE Groove X501ZTE Orbit
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution640x480 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front flashNot supportedNot 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 Groove X501ZTE Orbit
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

ZTE Groove X501ZTE Orbit
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

ZTE Groove X501ZTE Orbit
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

ZTE Groove X501ZTE Orbit
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh1600 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5 hours4.7 hours
Standby300 hours (12.5 days)220 hours (9.2 days)

➕ Other features

ZTE Groove X501ZTE Orbit
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerfeature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• 2GB or 4GB microSD included
• ZTE Z-Touch 4.0 UI
• Touch focus
• Java framework		• Colors: Black
• UMA
• DLNA
• Wi-Fi Direct

☢️ Radiation rate

ZTE Groove X501ZTE Orbit
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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