TCL 502
#3864
ZTE Zmax 2
#5593Category Breakdown
TCL 502
ZTE Zmax 2
Performance
60.452.0
Camera
19.119.1
Display
70.956.5
Battery
24.224.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
51.242.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
37.927.1
Summary
- The TCL 502 features a larger 6.0-inch IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate, compared to the ZTE Zmax 2's 5.5-inch display at 60Hz, providing smoother visuals.
- In terms of performance, the TCL is powered by a more recent Mediatek Helio A22 chipset, while the Zmax 2 uses an older Qualcomm Snapdragon 410, resulting in better efficiency and speed for the TCL.
- The camera capabilities are also superior on the Zmax 2, with an 8 MP rear camera versus the TCL's 5 MP, although both support 1080p video recording.
- Both devices have a 3000 mAh battery, but the TCL supports 10W charging, whereas the Zmax 2 does not support any charging speed.
- The TCL runs on Android 13 (Go edition), offering a more updated software experience compared to the Zmax 2's Android 5.1, which can be upgraded to 6.0.
- In terms of build quality, the TCL is slightly heavier at 182g compared to the Zmax 2's 170.1g, with both having similar dimensions.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
TCL 502
ZTE Zmax 2
General
Release Date
2023, December 04
2015
Announced
2023, December 04
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 960 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~179 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
480
720
Refresh Rate
90Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Helio A22 (12 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Adreno 306
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
3000 mAh
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
10W wired
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
159 x 78 x 9.6 mm (6.26 x 3.07 x 0.38 in)
153.9 x 76 x 9.4 mm (6.06 x 2.99 x 0.37 in)
Weight
182 g
170.1 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual band, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 13 (Go edition)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass