Category Breakdown
XOLO Play Tegra Note
ZTE Grand X 3
Performance
55.548.6
Camera
19.115.4
Display
60.356.5
Battery
29.325.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
21.446.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.327.1
Summary
- The XOLO Play Tegra Note features a larger 7.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels, while the ZTE Grand X 3 has a 5.5-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a higher pixel density for the latter.
- In terms of performance, the XOLO is powered by the Nvidia Tegra 4 chipset with a faster CPU at 1.8 GHz, compared to the Snapdragon 210 in the ZTE, which runs at 1.3 GHz.
- The camera on the ZTE Grand X 3 offers an 8 MP rear sensor versus the 5 MP on the XOLO, and it also supports 720p video, while the XOLO can record in 1080p.
- Battery capacity is higher in the XOLO at 4100 mAh, compared to the ZTE's 3080 mAh, but the ZTE supports faster 10W charging.
- Both devices run different versions of Android, with the XOLO on 4.2.2 and the ZTE on 5.1.1, which may influence the software experience.
- The XOLO is heavier at 320g, while the ZTE is lighter at 170.1g, contributing to differences in build quality and portability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
XOLO Play Tegra Note
ZTE Grand X 3
General
Release Date
2013
2016
Announced
2013
2016
Description
For India
N/A
Display
Size
7"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1280 x 800 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~216 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
1280
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Nvidia Tegra 4
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A15
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
ULP GeForce
Adreno 304
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Panorama, HDR
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4100 mAh
3080 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4100 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3080 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
199 x 119 x 9.6 mm (7.83 x 4.69 x 0.38 in)
154.2 x 76 x 9.4 mm (6.07 x 2.99 x 0.37 in)
Weight
320 g
170.1 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
No
Micro-SIM
Network
No cellular connectivity
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity

