Side-by-side technical data
ZTE Blade 10 vs ZTE Blade 20 vs ZTE Blade 20 5G
Comparison between ZTE Blade 10, ZTE Blade 20 and ZTE Blade 20 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from ZTE.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The ZTE Blade 10 is the pick for buyers who want a sharp display and a light phone, while the Blade 20 5G suits those after 5G, more memory, and UFS 2.1 storage. The Blade 20 sits between them: its 5,000 mAh battery and ultrawide camera are its strengths, but it is the buy only if it costs less.
The Blade 10 delivers 400 ppi, 1080 × 2280 px resolution, and a 165 g weight, versus 265 ppi, 720 × 1560 px, and 190 g for the Blade 20, and 269 ppi, 720 × 1600 px, and 188 g for the Blade 20 5G. The Blade 20 5G has the largest display at 6.52″, compared with 6.49″ for the Blade 20 and 6.3″ for the Blade 10.
The Blade 20 5G combines 6 GB of RAM, UFS 2.1, Bluetooth 5.1, and 5G; the Blade 10 and Blade 20 use 3 GB and 4 GB of RAM, eMMC 5.1, and Bluetooth 4.2 and 5.0. The Blade 20 reaches 5,000 mAh versus 3,100 mAh and 4,000 mAh, and also leads on cameras: it has an ultrawide camera, as does the 20 5G, while the Blade 10 does not.
ZTE Blade 10
The ZTE Blade 10 is better for sharpness and light weight, with 400 ppi and a 165 g body.
ZTE Blade 20 5G
The ZTE Blade 20 is the better buy only if it costs less: it has a 5,000 mAh battery and an ultrawide camera.
The verdict
Your pick: ZTE Blade 20 5G, ahead on Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Design & display or Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Blade 10 | Blade 20 | Blade 20 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.0 | 4.7 | 4.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.1 | 3.7 | 4.4 |
| Camera | 3.5 | 4.9 | 4.7 |
| Connectivity | 3.8 | 4.2 | 5.7 |
| Battery & charging | 2.6 | 5.4 | 4.4 |
Which one is for you?
ZTE Blade 10, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 400 ppi
- against 265 ppi · 269 ppi
- Weight
- 165 g
- against 190 g · 188 g
- Body Thickness
- 7.9 mm
- against 9 mm · 8.9 mm
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 1,155
- against 1,066
ZTE Blade 20, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 3,100 mAh · 4,000 mAh
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 329
- against 299
ZTE Blade 20 5G, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 3 GB · 4 GB
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.1
- against eMMC 5.1 · eMMC 5.1
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 4.2 · Bluetooth 5.0
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable
- against Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Non-Removable · Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Blade 10 | Blade 20 | Blade 20 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio P60 | MediaTek Helio P60 | MediaTek Dimensity 720 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm | 7 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G72 MP3 | Mali-G72 MP3 | Mali-G57 MC3 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB Best value | 128 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | — | 301,380 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 299 | 329 Best value | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,155 Best value | 1,066 | — |
| CPU Description | — | Octa-core processor with four Cortex-A73 cores and four Cortex-A53 cores, all clocked at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.0 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 4 GB | 6 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | — | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Blade 10 | Blade 20 | Blade 20 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | — | Turquoise, Red | Grey, Blue, Black |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm Best value | 9 mm | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 75.2 mm | 76.6 mm | 75.8 mm |
| Body Height | 158 mm | 162.9 mm | 165.9 mm |
| Weight | 165 g Best value | 190 g | 188 g |
| Usable Surface | — | 82.9 % Best value | 81.6 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Plastic | Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Blade 10 | Blade 20 | Blade 20 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,100 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable Best value |
Display
| Specification | Blade 10 | Blade 20 | Blade 20 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19:9 | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.3″ | 6.49″ | 6.52″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px Best value | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,280 px Best value | 1,560 px | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 400 ppi Best value | 265 ppi | 269 ppi |
| Display Features | Touchscreen, Water Drop Notch | IPS LCD, Touchscreen | IPS LCD, Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Blade 10 | Blade 20 | Blade 20 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Blade 10 | Blade 20 | Blade 20 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Compass, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyroscope | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Gyroscope |
Software
| Specification | Blade 10 | Blade 20 | Blade 20 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 9 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 9 | 10 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Blade 10 | Blade 20 | Blade 20 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | — | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Best value | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.3 W/kg | — | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.64 W/kg | — | — |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps | 2,770 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 150 Mbps | 211 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Blade 10 | Blade 20 | Blade 20 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 Best value | 2 Best value | 1 |
| Audio Features | — | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Blade 10 | Blade 20 | Blade 20 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | V1050 | — |
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