Samsung Galaxy Core Prime vs ZTE Obsidian
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Core Prime and the ZTE Obsidian, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy Core Prime | ZTE Obsidian |
|---|
| Our rating | 4/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 2,000 mAh | 1,800 mAh |
| RAM (max) | — | 1 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 32 GB |
| Screen size | 4.5 in | 4.5 in |
| Main camera | 5 MP | 5 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 130 g | — |
| Released | Nov 2014 | Aug 2015 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy Core Prime is ahead on battery, storage (max). ZTE Obsidian is ahead on our rating.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy Core Prime is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy Core Prime | ZTE Obsidian |
|---|
| Type | TFT / PLS TFT | TFT |
| Size | 4.5 inches | 4.5 inches |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels | 480 x 854 pixels |
| Protection | — | Not specified |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy Core Prime | ZTE Obsidian |
|---|
| OS | Android 4.4.4 KitKat, upgradable to 5.1.1 Lollipop | Android 5.1 (Lollipop) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) or Spreadtrum SC8830 | MediaTek MT6735M |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core 1.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 306 or Mali 400MP | ARM Mali-T720 MP2 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy Core Prime | ZTE Obsidian |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 128 GB | microSDHC, up to 32 GB |
| Internal | 8 GB | 4GB 1GB RAM |
| RAM | 1 GB | — |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy Core Prime | ZTE Obsidian |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, AF | 5 MP |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash |
| Video | 720p@30fps | Yes |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy Core Prime | ZTE Obsidian |
|---|
| Single | 2 MP | 2 MP |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy Core Prime | ZTE Obsidian |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion | Removable Li-Ion 1800 mAh |
| Capacity | 2000 mAh | — |
| Talk time | — | Up to 6 hours (3G) |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy Core Prime | ZTE Obsidian |
|---|
| Dimensions | 130.8 x 67.9 x 8.8 mm | 137.4 x 68.6 x 10.2 mm (5.41 x 2.70 x 0.40 in) |
| Weight | 130 g | 137.5 g (4.87 oz) |
| SIM | Single SIM or Dual SIM (variant dependent) | Micro-SIM |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy Core Prime | ZTE Obsidian |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP | 4.0, A2DP |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, A-GPS |
| NFC | Yes (market dependent) | No |
| Radio | FM radio | — |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0 |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy Core Prime | ZTE Obsidian |
|---|
| Announced | November 2014 | August 2015 |
| Status | Discontinued | Available. Released August 13, 2015 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy Core Prime or ZTE Obsidian?
Samsung Galaxy Core Prime — 2,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy Core Prime versus 1,800 mAh for the ZTE Obsidian.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy Core Prime or ZTE Obsidian?
ZTE Obsidian — Nov 2014 for the Samsung Galaxy Core Prime versus Aug 2015 for the ZTE Obsidian.
Is the Samsung Galaxy Core Prime or the ZTE Obsidian rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy Core Prime 4/10 and the ZTE Obsidian 6/10.
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