Category Breakdown
vivo Y91i
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 vivo Y91i features a 6.2-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 image.
- In terms of performance, the Y91i is powered by the Snapdragon 439 chipset, whereas the Max XL uses the older Snapdragon 435, both with 2GB of RAM.
- The camera systems are similar, with both offering 13 MP rear cameras, but the Y91i has an additional 2 MP depth sensor, while the Max XL has autofocus.
- The Y91i has a slightly larger 4030 mAh battery compared to the 3990 mAh in the Max XL, but the latter supports faster 18W charging.
- Software-wise, the Y91i runs on Android 8.1, providing a more updated experience than the Max XL's Android 7.1.1.
- Overall, the Y91i offers a larger display and newer software, while the Max XL provides a higher resolution display and faster charging capabilities.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo Y91i
ZTE Max XL
General
Release Date
2018
2017
Announced
2018
2017
Description
Not to be confused with Vivo Y91i for India
For Boost/Virgin MobileAlso known as ZTE Blade X Max for Sprint/Cricket
Display
Size
6.2"
6"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~271 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~367 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.45 GHz Cortex A53)
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 505
Adreno 505
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
13 MP, AF
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0
5 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4030 mAh
3990 mAh
Battery Details
4030 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3990 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired, QC2
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
155.1 x 75.1 x 8.3 mm (6.11 x 2.96 x 0.33 in)
165.1 x 83.8 x 9.4 mm (6.5 x 3.30 x 0.37 in)
Weight
163.5 g
180 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Starry Black, Ocean Blue, Red
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-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 Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo), Funtouch 4.5
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)
OS Version
Android 8.1 (Oreo), Funtouch 4.5
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

