Category Breakdown
BLU Studio X12
ZTE Zmax
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
67.367.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
68.868.8
Overall
53.753.7
Summary
- The BLU Studio X12 features a larger 6.0-inch IPS LCD display with a lower resolution of 480 x 960 pixels, while the ZTE Zmax has a 5.7-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Studio X12 is equipped with a Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 and 1GB RAM, compared to the Zmax's Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 with 2GB RAM, giving the Zmax an edge in multitasking.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Zmax supports 1080p video recording, whereas the Studio X12 is limited to 720p.
- The Zmax also has a larger 3400 mAh battery compared to the Studio X12's 3000 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Studio X12 runs on Android 10 (Go edition), providing a more updated experience than the Zmax's Android 4.4.2 (KitKat).
- Both devices lack advanced build materials and water resistance features.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Studio X12
ZTE Zmax
General
Release Date
2021, February 16
2014
Announced
2021, February 16
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6"
5.7"
Type
IPS LCD
TFT
Resolution
480 x 960 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~179 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~258 ppi density)
PPI
480
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
N/A
Adreno 305
Memory
32GB 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
8 MP
1.6 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP
1.6 MP
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
720p
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh
Li-Ion 3400 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
160 x 77.5 x 9 mm (6.30 x 3.05 x 0.35 in)
162.6 x 83.8 x 8.9 mm (6.40 x 3.30 x 0.35 in)
Weight
189 g
189.9 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue, Green, Red
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps or Cat3 100/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual band, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 10 (Go edition)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 10 (Go edition)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

