Side-by-side technical data
ZTE Blade A35e vs ZTE Blade A36
Comparison between ZTE Blade A35e 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 pick for higher performance, a sharper display, and broader connectivity; the ZTE Blade A35e suits buyers who value direct updates and a lighter body. The A36 scores 240,000 in AnTuTu versus 154,110, and its main camera is 13 MP versus 8 MP. The A35e is lighter at 181 g versus 194 g and supports direct OS updates.
The A36 has a 6.75-inch display versus 6.52 inches, with 260 ppi versus 215 ppi; usable surface is 84.8% versus 82%. Its Unisoc T7200 also leads the Unisoc SC9863A in AnTuTu, while both phones share 4 GB of RAM, up to 64 GB of storage, and a 90Hz IPS LCD display. The A36 runs Android 15 versus Android 14.
For connectivity, the A36 adds Wi-Fi 5 to Wi-Fi 4 and includes NFC, while the A35e stops at Wi-Fi 4. Both have a 5,000 mAh battery, 10W charging, expandable storage, a 3.5mm jack, and IP54. The A36 has an A energy-efficiency class versus D, but the A35e keeps the direct-update advantage: the choice is performance versus software support.
ZTE Blade A35e
The ZTE Blade A36 is better for performance and camera buyers: 240,000 in AnTuTu and 13 MP versus 154,110 and 8 MP.
ZTE Blade A36
The ZTE Blade A35e is the better buy only if it costs less: it weighs 181 g and supports direct OS updates.
The verdict
Your pick: ZTE Blade A36, ahead on Performance & hardware, Camera and Connectivity.
| Category | Blade A35e | Blade A36 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.6 | 4.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.4 | 2.7 |
| Camera | 1.3 | 2.0 |
| Connectivity | 4.4 | 5.9 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 5.1 |
Which one is for you?
ZTE Blade A35e, if you care about…
- Weight
- 181 g
- against 194 g
- Direct OS Updates
- Yes
- against No
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 802.11b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
- Display Pixel Density
- 260 ppi
- against 215 ppi
- Usable Surface
- 84.8 %
- against 82 %
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Blade A35e | Blade A36 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc SC9863A | Unisoc T7200 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 12 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8322 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| Storage Type | — | 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 | 4x Cortex-A55 at 1.6 GHz plus 4x Cortex-A55 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 A35e | Blade A36 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Green | Black, Green, Silver |
| Body Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.3 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.7 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Body Height | 164 mm | 167.6 mm |
| Weight | 181 g Best value | 194 g |
| Usable Surface | 82 % | 84.8 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | IP54 |
| Drop Resistance Class | D | D |
| Repairability Class | B | B |
| Drop Test Count | 45 | 80 Best value |
Battery
| Specification | Blade A35e | Blade A36 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | D | 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, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | — | 54 h 13 min |
| Charge cycles | 800 | 800 |
Display
| Specification | Blade A35e | Blade A36 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.52″ | 6.75″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 576 px | 720 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,280 px | 1,600 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 215 ppi | 260 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 90 Hz |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Mohs Level 4, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Blade A35e | Blade A36 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Blade A35e | Blade A36 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Fingerprint Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Blade A35e | 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 |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes Best value | No |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Blade A35e | Blade A36 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 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 |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Hotspot | Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Host, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C, FM Radio | 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 |
| Max. download speed | 42.2 Mbps | 300 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 5.76 Mbps | 100 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Blade A35e | Blade A36 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP | DTS, DTS:X, Stereo Speakers |
Technical
| Specification | Blade A35e | Blade A36 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | Z2472 |
