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

