Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Mi Max 4
ZTE S30 SE
Performance
74.484.0
Camera
62.345.5
Display
58.958.9
Battery
37.337.7
Build
79.90.2
Connectivity
60.774.1
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
63.646.2
Summary
- The Xiaomi Mi Max 4 features a larger 7.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2310 pixels, while the ZTE S30 SE has a 6.67-inch IPS LCD with a slightly higher resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Mi Max 4 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset, whereas the S30 SE utilizes the more recent Mediatek Dimensity 700, which may offer better efficiency.
- Both phones have a 48 MP rear camera, but the S30 SE includes additional macro and depth sensors, enhancing its versatility.
- The Mi Max 4 has a larger 5800 mAh battery compared to the S30 SE's 6000 mAh, with both supporting 18W charging.
- Software-wise, the Mi Max 4 runs on Android 9.0 with MIUI 11, while the S30 SE operates on Android 11 with MyOS 11, indicating a more updated software experience.
- Build quality for both includes glass and aluminum, but the Mi Max 4 lacks specific weight and dimension details.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Mi Max 4
ZTE S30 SE
General
Release Date
N/A
2021, March 31
Announced
N/A
2021, March 31
Description
Unofficial preliminary specifications
N/A
Display
Size
7.2"
6.67"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2310 pixels (~354 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 512
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAFTOF 3D, (depth)
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
8 MP
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 720p/1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5800 mAh
6000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5800 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 6000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
N/A
165.8 x 77 x 9.6 mm (6.53 x 3.03 x 0.38 in)
Weight
N/A
210 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum back, aluminum frame
N/A
Colors
Black, Champagne Gold, Blue
Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
5G
✗
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), MIUI 11
Android 11, MyOS 11
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

