Category Breakdown
Vodafone Smart X9
ZTE Blade V7 Max
Performance
62.651.9
Camera
19.139.6
Display
58.958.9
Battery
25.424.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
54.352.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
32.431.9
Summary
- The Vodafone Smart X9 features a slightly larger 5.7-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels compared to the ZTE Blade V7 Max's 5.5-inch display at 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in a higher pixel density.
- Both devices have similar performance with octa-core CPUs and 32GB of RAM, but the Smart X9 runs on the newer Android 8.1, while the Blade V7 Max operates on Android 6.0.1.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both have 16 MP rear cameras, but the Blade V7 Max offers PDAF for faster focusing.
- The Smart X9 has a slightly larger battery capacity at 3100 mAh compared to the Blade V7 Max's 3000 mAh, although neither supports fast charging.
- Build-wise, the Smart X9 is lighter and thinner than the Blade V7 Max, which may contribute to a more comfortable handling experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Vodafone Smart X9
ZTE Blade V7 Max
General
Release Date
2018
2016
Announced
2018
2016
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.7"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~427 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)
N/A
CPU
Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 1.8 GHz
GPU
Adreno 506
N/A
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, AF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
16 MP, f/2.0, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3100 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3100 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
148.2 x 71.3 x 8 mm (5.83 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)
154 x 76.5 x 7.2 mm (6.06 x 3.01 x 0.28 in)
Weight
153 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, Silver, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

