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BLU Studio Max

BLU Studio Max

#5106
ZTE Max XL

ZTE Max XL

#4876

Category Breakdown

BLU Studio Max
ZTE Max XL
Performance
53.256.2
Camera
19.119.1
Display
58.958.9
Battery
28.127.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
47.850.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
29.330.6

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

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

Main Camera Features

LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama

Front Camera

5 MP
5 MP

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo 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 & Safety

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

Colors

Grey, Rose Gold, Gold
Black

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

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

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

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