Side-by-side technical data
ZTE Blade A35 vs ZTE Blade A36
Comparison between ZTE Blade A35 and ZTE Blade A36: 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 A36 is the more complete choice for performance and a higher-resolution main camera: it scores higher in AnTuTu and has a 13 MP sensor, versus 8 MP on the Blade A35. It is also newer, with Android 15 instead of Android 14.
For connectivity, the Blade A36 adds NFC and Wi-Fi 5; the Blade A35 has Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n. The A36 also leads in drop-test count, with 80 against 45, and has an A battery efficiency rating versus C. Both have a 6.75″ IPS LCD display, 720 px by 1600 px resolution, and a 90 Hz refresh rate.
The battery does not separate them: both have 5000 mAh capacity and 10 W charging. The Blade A35 does have a specific camera advantage, with a Dual LED flash for its rear main camera versus the A36’s LED. That makes it the alternative for anyone who values that detail over the newer model’s advantages.
ZTE Blade A35
The ZTE Blade A35 is the better buy only if it costs less; the A36 scores higher in AnTuTu and has a 13 MP main camera.
ZTE Blade A36
The ZTE Blade A36 is the better buy for anyone seeking stronger performance, NFC, and a 13 MP main camera.
The verdict
Your pick: ZTE Blade A36, ahead on Performance & hardware, Camera and Connectivity.
| Category | Blade A35 | Blade A36 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.6 | 2.7 |
| Camera | 1.3 | 2.0 |
| Connectivity | 4.7 | 5.9 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 5.1 |
Which one is for you?
ZTE Blade A36, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 240,000
- against 154,110
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Drop Test Count
- 80
- against 45
- Battery Efficiency Rating
- A
- against C
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Blade A35 | Blade A36 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc SC9863A1 | Unisoc T7200 |
| Processor Process Size | 22 nm | 12 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | IMG8322 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.6 GHz | 1.6 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 154,110 | 240,000 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 371 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,391 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A55 cores at 1.6 GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores at 1.2 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 and 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | — | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Blade A35 | Blade A36 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Green | Black, Green, Silver |
| Body Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.3 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77.4 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Body Height | 167.7 mm | 167.6 mm |
| Weight | 192 g Best value | 194 g |
| Usable Surface | 83.5 % | 84.8 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP54 | IP54 |
| Drop Resistance Class | D | D |
| Repairability Class | B | B |
| Drop Test Count | 45 | 80 Best value |
Battery
| Specification | Blade A35 | Blade A36 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | C | A Best value |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | — | 54 h 13 min |
| Charge cycles | 800 | 800 |
Display
| Specification | Blade A35 | Blade A36 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.75″ | 6.75″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 262 ppi Best value | 260 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Mohs Level 4, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Blade A35 | Blade A36 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Blade A35 | Blade A36 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Fingerprint Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Blade A35 | Blade A36 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 15 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 5 years | 5 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Blade A35 | Blade A36 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 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 B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, Galileo, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB Host, USB OTG, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, NFC, USB Charging, USB Host 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | — | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 100 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Blade A35 | Blade A36 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | DTS, DTS:X, Stereo Speakers Best value |
Technical
| Specification | Blade A35 | Blade A36 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | Z2453 | Z2472 |
