HTC One Max
#4205
ZTE Grand X 3
#5600Category Breakdown
HTC One Max
ZTE Grand X 3
Performance
56.048.6
Camera
46.115.4
Display
47.256.5
Battery
26.125.3
Build
17.30.2
Connectivity
61.246.1
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
35.427.1
Summary
- The HTC One Max features a larger 5.9-inch Super LCD3 display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in better pixel density compared to the ZTE Grand X 3's 5.5-inch IPS LCD display at 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the One Max is powered by a Snapdragon 600 chipset with a quad-core 1.7 GHz CPU, while the Grand X 3 utilizes a Snapdragon 210 with a lower 1.3 GHz CPU, leading to superior processing capabilities in the HTC device.
- The camera on the Grand X 3 is more capable with an 8 MP rear sensor compared to the One Max's 4 MP, although both lack optical image stabilization.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the One Max at 3300 mAh versus 3080 mAh in the Grand X 3, but the latter supports faster 10W charging.
- Software-wise, the HTC runs on an older version of Android (upgradable to 5.0) with Sense UI, while the ZTE operates on Android 5.1.1, offering a more recent software experience.
- The build quality of the One Max is heavier and bulkier at 217g and larger dimensions, whereas the Grand X 3 is lighter at 170.1g and more compact.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC One Max
ZTE Grand X 3
General
Release Date
2013
2016
Announced
2013
2016
Description
Available as HTC One Max Dual SIM for China
N/A
Display
Size
5.9"
5.5"
Type
Super LCD3
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~373 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon 600
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.7 GHz Krait 300
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 320
Adreno 304
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
4 MP, 1/3.0", 2µm, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
2.1 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, 720p@60fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3300 mAh
3080 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3080 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164.5 x 82.5 x 10.3 mm (6.48 x 3.25 x 0.41 in)
154.2 x 76 x 9.4 mm (6.07 x 2.99 x 0.37 in)
Weight
217 g
170.1 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver, Black, Gold
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.81 W/kg (head) 0.21 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, aptX
4.1, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop), Sense UI 5.5
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity