BlackBerry Evolve
#4259
ZTE Max XL
#4876Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Evolve
ZTE Max XL
Performance
67.256.2
Camera
27.919.1
Display
58.958.9
Battery
28.127.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
56.550.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
35.130.6
Summary
- The BlackBerry Evolve features a slightly smaller 5.99-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, resulting in a sharper pixel density compared to the ZTE Max XL's 6.0-inch display at 1080 x 1920 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Evolve is powered by a more efficient Snapdragon 450 chipset with 4GB of RAM, while the Max XL uses the older Snapdragon 435 with only 2GB of RAM, which may affect multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Evolve offers a superior 16 MP front camera, enhancing selfie quality.
- The Evolve's battery capacity is slightly higher at 4000 mAh compared to the Max XL's 3990 mAh, with both supporting 18W charging.
- The Evolve runs on Android 8.1 Oreo, providing a more updated software experience than the Max XL’s Android 7.1.1 Nougat.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Evolve being slightly lighter and more compact than the Max XL.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Evolve
ZTE Max XL
General
Release Date
2018
2017
Announced
2018
2017
Description
N/A
For Boost/Virgin MobileAlso known as ZTE Blade X Max for Sprint/Cricket
Display
Size
5.99"
6"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~367 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 506
Adreno 505
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF13 MP B/W, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
5 MP
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30/60fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
3990 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3990 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, PD, QC3
18W wired, QC2
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
158.9 x 76.1 x 8.4 mm (6.26 x 3.00 x 0.33 in)
165.1 x 83.8 x 9.4 mm (6.5 x 3.30 x 0.37 in)
Weight
170 g
180 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE (2CA)
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 а/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass