Category Breakdown
Lenovo K7
ZTE Max XL
Performance
43.356.2
Camera
28.419.1
Display
56.558.9
Battery
28.127.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
51.250.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
31.730.6
Summary
- The Lenovo K7 features a 6.09-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels, while the ZTE Max XL has a slightly smaller 6.0-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in a sharper display.
- In terms of performance, the K7 is powered by the Unisoc SC9863A chipset with 0GB RAM, whereas the Max XL utilizes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 with 2GB RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera and 5 MP front camera, but the Max XL includes autofocus.
- The K7 has a 4000 mAh battery, slightly larger than the Max XL's 3990 mAh, but the latter supports 18W charging.
- The K7 runs on Android 10, providing a more recent software experience compared to the Max XL's Android 7.1.1.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo K7
ZTE Max XL
General
Release Date
2020, April 13
2017
Announced
2020, April 13
2017
Description
Unofficial preliminary specifications
For Boost/Virgin MobileAlso known as ZTE Blade X Max for Sprint/Cricket
Display
Size
6.09"
6"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~276 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~367 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
IMG8322
Adreno 505
Memory
N/A
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, (wide), PDAF2 MP, (depth)
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
HDR
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-Ion 4000 mAh
Li-Ion 3990 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired, QC2
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
N/A
165.1 x 83.8 x 9.4 mm (6.5 x 3.30 x 0.37 in)
Weight
N/A
180 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue, Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / 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
5.0, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Yes
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 10
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

