Coolpad Note 5
#3852
ZTE Max XL
#3872Category Breakdown
Coolpad Note 5
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 Coolpad Note 5 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 with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of 367 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Note 5 is powered by a Snapdragon 617 chipset with 4GB of RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities compared to the Max XL's Snapdragon 435 and 2GB of RAM.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Note 5 has an 8 MP front camera, outperforming the Max XL's 5 MP selfie shooter.
- The Note 5's battery capacity is slightly higher at 4010 mAh compared to the Max XL's 3990 mAh, although the latter supports faster 18W charging.
- The Coolpad runs on Android 6 with Cool UI 8, while the ZTE operates on Android 7.1.1, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Coolpad Note 5
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
Scratch-resistant glass
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8952 Snapdragon 617 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 405
Adreno 505
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM, 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
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.2, AF
13 MP, AF
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.2
5 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4010 mAh
3990 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4010 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3990 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired, QC2
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
152 x 75.7 x 8.9 mm (5.98 x 2.98 x 0.35 in)
165.1 x 83.8 x 9.4 mm (6.5 x 3.30 x 0.37 in)
Weight
173.4 g
180 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Royal Gold, Space Gray
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Hybrid Dual SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE (2CA)
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
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 (Marshmallow), Cool UI 8
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)
OS Version
Android 6 (Marshmallow), Cool UI 8
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes