Orange PI Zero vs. Orange Pi Zero2
Orange Pi Zero VS Orange Orange Pi ZERO2 | ||
Model | Orange Pi ZERO | Orange Pi ZERO2 |
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Hardware features | ||
SOC | Allwinner H2+ (32bit) | Allwinner H616 (64bit) |
CPU architecture | Cortex-A7 | Cortex-A53 |
CPU Frequency | 1.2GHz | 1.5GHz |
Onboard Storage | TF card slot 2MB SPI Flash | TF card slot 2MB SPI Flash |
Core number | 4 | 4 |
Memory bus | DDR3 | DDR3 |
Memory | 256MB/512MB | 512MB/1GB |
WiFi | 2.4GHz | 2.4GHz + 2.5GHz (Dual) |
BT | - | BT5.0 |
Network | 10M/100M Ethernet | 10M/100M/1000M Ethernet |
USB OUT | - | Micro-HDMI |
PCB size | 46x48mm | 53x60mm |
Power Interface | Micro-USB | Type-C |
PMU | - | Yes |
OS | Android 4.4/Ubuntu/debian | Android 10/Ubuntu/debian |
Hardware
After the Orange Pi Zero launch, a newer improved SBC was launched by Shenzhen Xunlong software under the name Orange Pi Zero2 — a new successor to the Zero with slightly larger dimensions and more power. The board is also outfitted with additional specs over its predecessors, keeping it relatively small with 63×53 mm dimensions.
Under the hood, the Orange Pi Zero2 is based on an Allwinner H616 SoC with a 64-Bit quad-core Arm Cortex-A53 CPU, Mali G31 MP2, 512Mb/1GB of LPDD3 RAM, and up to 32Gb of storage via micro SD card. The board packs a Micro-HDMI 2.0 port (video output), a USB 20 port, and a USB Type C port. Connectivity features dual-band WiFi support: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Wi-Fi 4/5), WiFi IPX antenna socket, Bluetooth 5.0, and 1GBps Ethernet. The board has a 26-pin header, 3-pin UART header, and 13-pin header, as well as power/status LEDs.
Pi Zero2 Hardware Specification
| CPU | Allwinner H616 64-bit high-performance Quad-core Cortex-A53 processor |
| GPU | Mali G31 MP2 Supports OpenGL ES 1.0/2.0/3.2、OpenCL 2.0 |
| Video decoding | H.265 Main10@L5.1 decoder up to 4K@60fps or 6K@30fps VP9 Profile 2 decoder up to 4K@60fps • AVS2 JiZhun 10bit decoder up to 4K@60fps • H.264 BP/MP/HP@L4.2 decoder up to 4K@30fps |
| Video encoding | H.264 BP/MP/HP encoder up to 4K@25fps or 1080p@60fps. JPEG snapshot performance of 1080p@60fps |
| Memory (SDRAM) | 512MB/1GB DDR3 (Shared with GPU） |
| Onboard Storage | TF card slot 2MB SPI Flash |
| Onboard Network | Support 1000M/100M/10M Ethernet |
| Onboard WIFI+BT | AW859A Chip: Support IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac • Support BT5.0 |
| Video Outputs | Micro HDMI 2.0a up to 4K@60fps TV CVBS output, Support PAL/NTSC（Via 13pin interface board） |
| Audio output | Micro HDMI • 3.5mm audio port (Via 13pin interface board) |
| Power Source | Type-C interface 5V2A input |
| USB 2.0 Ports | 3*USB 2.0 HOST（Two of them are via 13pin interface board） |
| Low-level peripherals | 26-pin header with I2C, SPI, UART, and multiple GPIO ports. 13pin header with 2*USB Host, IR pin, Tv-out、AUDIO (no MIC) and 3 GPIO ports |
| Debug serial port | UART-TX、UART-RX, and GND |
| LED | Power led & Status led |
| IR receiver | Support IR remote control (via 13pin interface board) |
| Supported OS | Android10、Ubuntu、Debian |
| Dimension | 53mm×60mm |
| Weight | 30g |
Allwinner H6 Vs H616 Comparison
The new Allwinner H616 SoC provides enhanced capabilities in a few areas, such as 4K@60fps video decoding, with a reduced power consumption of %20 to the last generation.
Allwinner also implemented their new self-developed SmartColor3.3TM picture enhancement engine that supports Dolby and DTS audio processing, making this hardware ideal for home multimedia applications, especially for the set-top boxes market.
Pi Zero2 pinout diagram
Practical Applications
Due to the size of the Orange Pi Zero2, we believe it will be most suitable as a mini PC device solution. Combined with 1GB of RAM and a 5GHz Wifi band, it’s most likely that you will be able to use it to run KODI under the Android 10.0 operating system. You are welcome to leave your comments if you have ideas and insights about how this SBC can be used.
Software Support
The Orange Pi Zero2 features a 26-pin “Raspberry Pi 1” header, possibly making it compatible with HATs and other Pi boards. On the software end, the Orange Pi is reported to be able to take advantage of Android 10.0, Ubuntu, Debian, and most likely also Armbian.
Where can you buy It?
The Orange Pi Zero2 price tag is currently $31.10 for the more advanced model with 1GB of DDR3 RAM, and you also have built-in WiFi support plus a 1G LAN port and a Micro HDMI port, which is very useful for applications that need external display support. You are welcome to check 3C Global Dropshipping AliExpress Store for more product details.
