Nokia C20 vs ZTE Blade A3 (2020)
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Nokia C20 and the ZTE Blade A3 (2020), taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Nokia C20 | ZTE Blade A3 (2020) |
|---|
| Our rating | 5/10 | 4/10 |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh | 2,600 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 2 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 6.52 in | 5.45 in |
| Main camera | 5 MP | 8 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 191 g | 160 g |
| Released | Apr 2021 | Mar 2020 |
Summary: Nokia C20 is ahead on our rating, battery, screen size. ZTE Blade A3 (2020) is ahead on storage (max), main camera, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Nokia C20 and ZTE Blade A3 (2020) are evenly matched — either is a safe buy.
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Display
| Nokia C20 | ZTE Blade A3 (2020) |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Size | 6.52 inches, 102.6 cm² (~77.5% screen-to-body ratio) | 5.45 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density) | 720 x 1440 pixels |
| Brightness | 400 nits (peak) | — |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 18:9 ratio |
| PPI | — | ~295 ppi density |
Platform
| Nokia C20 | ZTE Blade A3 (2020) |
|---|
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 9.0 Pie (Go Edition) |
| Chipset | Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm) | Spreadtrum SC9832E |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55) | Quad-core 1.4 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | IMG8322 (PowerVR GE8322) | Mali-T820 MP1 |
Memory
| Nokia C20 | ZTE Blade A3 (2020) |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot, expandable up to 128GB) |
| Internal | 16GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM | — |
| RAM | — | 1GB |
| Internal Storage | — | 32GB |
Main Camera
| Nokia C20 | ZTE Blade A3 (2020) |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.4 |
| Features | LED flash, HDR | LED flash, Digital zoom, Autofocus, Touch focus, Panorama, HDR, Face detection |
| Video | 720p@30fps | Unspecified |
Selfie Camera
| Nokia C20 | ZTE Blade A3 (2020) |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.2 | 5 MP, f/2.8 |
| Features | LED flash | Screen flash |
| Video | 720p@30fps | Unspecified |
Battery
| Nokia C20 | ZTE Blade A3 (2020) |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Po 3000 mAh | Removable Li-Ion 2600 mAh |
| Charging | 5W (5V1A) | 5W wired |
Body
| Nokia C20 | ZTE Blade A3 (2020) |
|---|
| Dimensions | 169.9 x 77.9 x 8.8 mm (6.69 x 3.07 x 0.35 in) | 146.1 x 70.9 x 9.5 mm (5.75 x 2.79 x 0.37 in) |
| Weight | 191 g (6.74 oz) | 160 g (5.64 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Panda Glass), plastic back, plastic frame | Plastic body |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | — |
Comms
| Nokia C20 | ZTE Blade A3 (2020) |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE | 4.2, A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, MAP, OPP, PBAP/PAB |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning | GPS, A-GPS |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0 |
Launch
| Nokia C20 | ZTE Blade A3 (2020) |
|---|
| Announced | 2021, April 08 | 2020, March |
| Status | Available. Released 2021, June 06 | Available. Released 2020, March |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Nokia C20 or ZTE Blade A3 (2020)?
Nokia C20 — 3,000 mAh for the Nokia C20 versus 2,600 mAh for the ZTE Blade A3 (2020).
Which is lighter, Nokia C20 or ZTE Blade A3 (2020)?
ZTE Blade A3 (2020) — 191 g for the Nokia C20 versus 160 g for the ZTE Blade A3 (2020).
Which is newer, Nokia C20 or ZTE Blade A3 (2020)?
Nokia C20 — Apr 2021 for the Nokia C20 versus Mar 2020 for the ZTE Blade A3 (2020).
Is the Nokia C20 or the ZTE Blade A3 (2020) rated higher?
We rate the Nokia C20 5/10 and the ZTE Blade A3 (2020) 4/10.
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