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Xiaomi Mi 4 LTE

Xiaomi Mi 4 LTE

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ZTE nubia Z7 Max

ZTE nubia Z7 Max

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Category Breakdown

Xiaomi Mi 4 LTE
ZTE nubia Z7 Max
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
45.445.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
55.355.3

Summary

  • The Xiaomi Mi 4 LTE features a compact build with dimensions of 139.2 x 68.5 x 8.9 mm and weighs 149g, while the ZTE nubia Z7 Max is larger at 152.7 x 76 x 8.7 mm and weighs 160g.
  • Both devices have a 1080 x 1920 pixel IPS LCD display, but the Z7 Max has a slightly larger 5.5-inch screen compared to the Mi 4's 5.0 inches, resulting in a lower pixel density of ~403 ppi.
  • Performance-wise, both smartphones utilize the same Snapdragon 801 chipset and Krait 400 CPU, but the Mi 4 offers 3GB of RAM versus the Z7 Max's 2GB.
  • In terms of camera capabilities, both have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Mi 4 has an 8 MP front camera compared to the Z7 Max's 5 MP.
  • The Mi 4 has a 3080 mAh battery, slightly less than the Z7 Max's 3100 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless charging.
  • Software-wise, the Mi 4 runs on MIUI 5 based on Android 4.4.3, while the Z7 Max operates on nubia UI 2 based on Android 4.4.2.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Xiaomi Mi 4 LTE
ZTE nubia Z7 Max

General

Release Date

2014
2014

Announced

2014
2014

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

5"
5.5"

Type

IPS LCD
IPS LCD

Resolution

1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)

PPI

1080
1080

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

Peak Brightness

N/A
N/A

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)

CPU

Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400

GPU

Adreno 330
Adreno 330

Memory

16GB 3GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

13 MP
13 MP

Main Camera Details

13 MP, f/1.8, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF
13 MP, AF

Front Camera

8 MP
5 MP

Front Camera Details

8 MP, f/1.8
5 MP

Video Recording

4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps

Selfie Video

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps

OIS

Night Mode

RAW Support

Battery

Capacity

3080 mAh
3100 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 3080 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3100 mAh, non-removable

Charging Details

18W wired, QC2
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions

139.2 x 68.5 x 8.9 mm (5.48 x 2.70 x 0.35 in)
152.7 x 76 x 8.7 mm (6.01 x 2.99 x 0.34 in)

Weight

149 g
160 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Water Resistance

N/A
N/A

Colors

White
Black, White

Foldable

Connectivity

SIM

Micro-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)

Network

GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE

Network Speed

HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE

5G

4G

WiFi

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

Bluetooth

4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS

Software

Operating System

Android 4.4.3 (KitKat), MIUI 5
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), nubia UI 2

OS Version

Android 4.4.3 (KitKat), MIUI 5
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), nubia UI 2

Security

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes