Category Breakdown
ZTE Grand Memo V9815
ZTE Zmax
Performance
57.747.8
Camera
19.119.1
Display
19.119.1
Battery
25.726.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
50.241.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.019.6
Summary
- The ZTE Grand Memo V9815 and ZTE Zmax both feature a 5.7-inch TFT display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, the Grand Memo is equipped with a more powerful Snapdragon 800 chipset and a higher clock speed of 1.7 GHz, compared to the Zmax's Snapdragon 400 at 1.2 GHz, resulting in better overall performance.
- The Grand Memo also has a superior rear camera at 13 MP versus the Zmax's 8 MP, although both can record 1080p video.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Zmax at 3400 mAh compared to the 3200 mAh in the Grand Memo.
- Both devices run different versions of Android, with the Grand Memo on 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) and the Zmax on 4.4.2 (KitKat), offering a more updated software experience on the latter.
- Build dimensions are similar, with the Zmax being slightly larger and heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
ZTE Grand Memo V9815
ZTE Zmax
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
2014
Description
For Europe
N/A
Display
Size
5.7"
5.7"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~258 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~258 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.7 GHz Krait 400
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 330
Adreno 305
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
1 MP
1.6 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3200 mAh
3400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-ion 3200 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3400 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
159.9 x 82.6 x 8.5 mm (6.30 x 3.25 x 0.33 in)
162.6 x 83.8 x 8.9 mm (6.40 x 3.30 x 0.35 in)
Weight
189 g
189.9 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Yes
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps or Cat3 100/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual band, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

