Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
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ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G
#656Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G
Performance
79.388.8
Camera
95.875.7
Display
90.579.9
Battery
87.888.7
Build
96.778.7
Connectivity
72.978.6
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
77.372.6
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max features a premium build with a stainless steel frame and Corning glass, while the ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G has an aluminum frame and glass construction, making it lighter.
- The iPhone offers a 6.5-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with higher resolution and pixel density compared to the 6.47-inch AMOLED display of the ZTE, which has a lower resolution.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone's A13 Bionic chip provides a slight edge over the Snapdragon 855 in the ZTE, although both devices support smooth multitasking.
- The iPhone's camera system includes a triple 12 MP setup, while the ZTE boasts a 48 MP primary sensor, offering different strengths in photography.
- The iPhone has a 3969 mAh battery, while the ZTE's 4000 mAh battery supports faster charging at 18W.
- Software-wise, the iPhone runs iOS 13, upgradable to iOS 18.5, while the ZTE operates on Android 9.0 with MiFavor 9.1, providing distinct user experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G
General
Release Date
2019, September 10
2019
Announced
2019, September 10
2019
Description
Versions: A2218 (International); A2161 (USA, Canada, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands), A2220 (China, Hong Kong)
Version: A2020
Display
Size
6.5"
6.47"
Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
AMOLED, HDR10
Resolution
1242 x 2688 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~458 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~398 ppi density)
PPI
1242
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+)
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x2.65 GHz Lightning + 4x1.8 GHz Thunder)
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Adreno 640
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 512GB 4GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.0, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom12 MP, f/2.4, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/3.6"
48 MP, f/1.7, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.4, (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom20 MP, f/2.2, 11mm (ultrawide)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µmSL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2.8", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3969 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3969 mAh, non-removable (15.04 Wh)
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 minWireless (Qi)
18W wired, QC4Wireless (Qi)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
158 x 77.8 x 8.1 mm (6.22 x 3.06 x 0.32 in)
159.2 x 73.4 x 7.9 mm (6.27 x 2.89 x 0.31 in)
Weight
226 g
175 g
Materials
Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), stainless steel frame
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Colors
Matte Space Gray, Matte Silver, Matte Gold, Matte Midnight Green
Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.16 W/kg (head) 1.17 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE 1.6 Gbps DL, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps, 5G (2+ Gbps DL)
5G
✗
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
iOS 13, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Android 9.0 (Pie), MiFavor 9.1
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✓
✗
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass