Coolpad Mega 3
#5909
ZTE Zmax 2
#6200Category Breakdown
Coolpad Mega 3
ZTE Zmax 2
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.554.5
Summary
- The Coolpad Mega 3 and ZTE Zmax 2 both feature a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, offering similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, the Mega 3 is powered by a Mediatek MT6737 chipset, while the Zmax 2 uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410, with both having 2GB of RAM.
- The camera specifications are identical with both having an 8 MP rear camera, but the Zmax 2 supports 1080p video recording compared to the Mega 3's 720p.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Mega 3 at 3050 mAh versus the Zmax 2's 3000 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless charging.
- The Mega 3 runs on Android 6.0 with Cool UI, while the Zmax 2 initially comes with Android 5.1 but can be upgraded to 6.0.
- The build dimensions show the Zmax 2 is marginally larger and thicker than the Mega 3, with both weighing similarly.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Coolpad Mega 3
ZTE Zmax 2
General
Release Date
2016
2015
Announced
2016
2015
Description
Also known as Coolpad 3503I
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T860
Adreno 306
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
8 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.2
2 MP
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3050 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3050 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
152 x 77 x 8.2 mm (5.98 x 3.03 x 0.32 in)
153.9 x 76 x 9.4 mm (6.06 x 2.99 x 0.37 in)
Weight
170 g
170.1 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Champagne White, Moondust Grey, Gold White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (max 2 at a time)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 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, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), Cool UI
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
OS Version
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), Cool UI
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes