ZTE Grand S3
#4590
ZTE nubia Z7 Max
#4573Category Breakdown
ZTE Grand S3
ZTE nubia Z7 Max
Performance
60.965.1
Camera
38.138.1
Display
58.958.9
Battery
25.425.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
49.654.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
32.332.5
Summary
- The ZTE Grand S3 and ZTE nubia Z7 Max both feature a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, but the nubia Z7 Max offers a slightly higher pixel density at ~403 ppi compared to ~401 ppi on the Grand S3.
- In terms of performance, both devices are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chipset, but the Grand S3 has 3GB of RAM versus 2GB in the nubia Z7 Max, which may enhance multitasking.
- The Grand S3's rear camera is superior at 16 MP compared to the 13 MP of the nubia Z7 Max, while the front camera also outperforms with 8 MP versus 5 MP.
- Both phones have a 3100 mAh battery and run on Android 4.4, but the nubia Z7 Max features a more updated version of the OS with nubia UI 2.
- The Grand S3 is slightly bulkier and heavier than the nubia Z7 Max, which is more compact and lighter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
ZTE Grand S3
ZTE nubia Z7 Max
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
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
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, AF
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3100 mAh
3100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3100 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3100 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
155 x 77 x 9.8 mm (6.10 x 3.03 x 0.39 in)
152.7 x 76 x 8.7 mm (6.01 x 2.99 x 0.34 in)
Weight
N/A
160 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, 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
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), nubia UI 2
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass