ZTE BLADE E vs Cherry Mobile THUNDER 2.0 Price and Specs Comparison

An affordable quad-core Android smartphone from global mobile brand, ZTE BLADE E are for those who are looking for entry level quad-core gadgets with a right mix of specs and functionality.

I'm waiting for affordable global mobile brand to offer Filipinos with quad-core Android phone and I spotted ZTE v956 BLADE E selling for P6,600.

It rivals Cherry Mobile FLAME 2.0/THUNDER 2.0 and Arc Mobile NITRO 450QD - all budget quad-core Android phones. I hope Lenovo and Huawei will also release an affordable Quad-core powered Android smartphones for Pinoy masses priced at P7K or less than P10K.

Lets compare BLADE E and THUNDER 2.0. Which one will have a mass appeal to everyone?


ZTE V956 BLADE E vs Cherry Mobile THUNDER 2.0 Price, Features and Specs Comparison

THUNDER 2.0 is another installment of Cherry Mobile's "Quad Core for All" vision, the cheapest so far on the line up. A must have for Pinoys who like budget quad-core, large screen and high capacity battery Android phone. 

Price: Cherry Mobile THUNDER 2.0 is priced at P6,299 while ZTE V956 BLADE E at P6,600. A price difference of P301.

Features: Both Dual SIM

Physical Design: Both 3 capacitive buttons

CPU: 1.2 GHz Snapdragon S4 Quad-Core processor (BLADE E), 1.2 GHz MediaTek MT6589 Quad-Core processor (THUNDER 2.0)

GPU: Adreno 203 (BLADE E), PowerVR SGX544MP (THUNDER 2.0)

OS:  Android 4.1 JB (BLADE E), Android 4.2 Jelly Bean - JB (THUNDER 2.0)

Screen: 4.5" FWVGA Capacitive Screen (BLADE E), 5.0" FWVGA Capacitive Touchscreen (THUNDER 2.0)

Resolution: Both 854 x 480 pixels (THUNDER 2.0)

Pixel per Inch: 218 ppi (BLADE E),  196 ppi (THUNDER 2.0)

RAM: Both 512 MB

Internal Memory: Both 4 GB expandable up to 32 GB via microSD

Camera: Both sports a dual camera. 5MP rear, autofocus with LED Flash (BLADE E), 8MP rear, autofocus with LED Flash and 2MP front (THUNDER 2.0)

Connectivity: Both WiFi, Bluetooth, micro-USB, A-GPS and 3G capable (HSPA+ for THUNDER 2.0). Does BLADE E capable of HSPA+?

Battery: 2100 mAh (THUNDER 2.0), 1600 mAh (BLADE E)

Torn between the two quad-core Android phones? Below are the pros of BLADE E and THUNDER 2.0.

In addition, If you like global brand and Snapdragon processor, I recommend ZTE BLADE E for you, otherwise go for local brand with MediaTek quad core powered processor.

ZTE BLADE E Pros:
+ Global brand (rank 4th smartphone supplier in the world)
+ High ppi density

THUNDER 2.0 Pros:
+ Large screen
+ 8MP/2MP camera
+ High battery capacity
+ Much cheaper


Sources:
Cherry Mobile Facebook
Cherry Mobile Official Site
ZTE V956 BLADE Full Specs


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