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BLU Studio Max

BLU Studio Max

#3863
ZTE Max XL

ZTE Max XL

#3872

Category Breakdown

BLU Studio Max
ZTE Max XL
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
51.051.0
Build
70.870.8
Overall
57.557.5

Summary

  • The BLU Studio Max features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the ZTE Max XL has a larger 6.0-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of approximately 367 ppi.
  • In terms of performance, the Studio Max is powered by a Mediatek MT6753 chipset with an octa-core 1.3 GHz CPU, whereas the Max XL utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 with a slightly faster 1.4 GHz CPU.
  • Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, but the ZTE Max XL features autofocus compared to the fixed focus of the BLU.
  • The battery capacity is similar, with the Studio Max at 4000 mAh and the Max XL at 3990 mAh, but the latter supports faster 18W charging.
  • Software-wise, the Studio Max runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow, while the Max XL is equipped with Android 7.1.1 Nougat, offering a more updated software experience.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

BLU Studio Max
ZTE Max XL

General

Release Date

2016
2017

Announced

2016
2017

Description

N/A
For Boost/Virgin MobileAlso known as ZTE Blade X Max for Sprint/Cricket

Display

Size

5.5"
6"

Type

IPS LCD
IPS LCD

Resolution

1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~367 ppi density)

PPI

1080
1080

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

Peak Brightness

N/A
N/A

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)

Performance

Chipset

Mediatek MT6753 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm)

CPU

Octa-core 1.3 GHz
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53

GPU

Mali-T720
Adreno 505

Memory

16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

13 MP
13 MP

Main Camera Details

13 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
13 MP, AF

Front Camera

5 MP
5 MP

Front Camera Details

5 MP
5 MP

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

OIS

Night Mode

RAW Support

Battery

Capacity

4000 mAh
3990 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3990 mAh, non-removable

Charging Details

N/A
18W wired, QC2

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions

153.8 x 75.6 x 8.5 mm (6.06 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
165.1 x 83.8 x 9.4 mm (6.5 x 3.30 x 0.37 in)

Weight

169 g
180 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Water Resistance

N/A
N/A

Colors

Grey, Rose Gold, Gold
Black

Foldable

Connectivity

SIM

Nano-SIM + Mini-SIM
Nano-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE

Network Speed

HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE (2CA)

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

4.1, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS
GPS

Software

Operating System

Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)

OS Version

Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)

Security

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes