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Motorola Milestone XT883

Motorola Milestone XT883

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ZTE Zmax

ZTE Zmax

#7289

Category Breakdown

Motorola Milestone XT883
ZTE Zmax
Performance
40.747.8
Camera
19.119.1
Display
17.719.1
Battery
15.226.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
28.641.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.919.6

Summary

  • The Motorola Milestone XT883 features a compact build with a 4.0-inch TFT display at 540 x 960 pixels, while the ZTE Zmax has a larger 5.7-inch TFT display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, offering a slightly lower pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the XT883 is powered by a dual-core 1.0 GHz processor, whereas the Zmax utilizes a quad-core 1.2 GHz chipset, providing better multitasking capabilities.
  • Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Zmax includes a 1.6 MP front camera for selfies.
  • The battery capacity of the XT883 is significantly lower at 1500 mAh compared to the Zmax's 3400 mAh, suggesting longer usage time for the latter.
  • Software-wise, the XT883 runs on Android 2.3, while the Zmax operates on Android 4.4.2, offering a more updated user experience.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Motorola Milestone XT883
ZTE Zmax

General

Release Date

2011
2014

Announced

2011
2014

Description

For ChinaAlso known as Motorola DROID 3
N/A

Display

Size

4"
5.7"

Type

TFT
TFT

Resolution

540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~275 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~258 ppi density)

PPI

540
720

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Performance

Chipset

TI OMAP 4430
Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)

CPU

Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7

GPU

PowerVR SGX540
Adreno 305

Memory

16GB 512MB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF

Main Camera Features

LED flash
LED flash

Front Camera

VGA
1.6 MP

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps

Selfie Video

N/A
720p

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1500 mAh
3400 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Li-Ion 3400 mAh, non-removable

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

123.3 x 64.1 x 12.9 mm (4.85 x 2.52 x 0.51 in)
162.6 x 83.8 x 8.9 mm (6.40 x 3.30 x 0.35 in)

Weight

184 g
189.9 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black
Black

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Micro-SIM

Network

GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA / LTE

Network Speed

HSPA, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps or Cat3 100/50 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual band, hotspot

Bluetooth

2.1, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, A-GPS
GPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass