ZTE nubia Z7 Max
#5216
ZTE Star 2
#5217Category Breakdown
ZTE nubia Z7 Max
ZTE Star 2
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 ZTE nubia Z7 Max features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the ZTE Star 2 has a slightly smaller 5.0-inch display with the same resolution but higher pixel density at ~441 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the nubia Z7 Max is powered by a Snapdragon 801 chipset with a 2.5 GHz CPU, compared to the Star 2's 2.3 GHz variant, though both share the same GPU and RAM configuration.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera capable of 4K video recording, but the Star 2 can record 1080p video at 60fps, offering more versatility.
- The nubia Z7 Max has a larger 3100 mAh battery, while the Star 2's battery capacity is 2400 mAh.
- Both devices run on Android KitKat, with the nubia UI 2 on the Z7 Max and a standard Android experience on the Star 2.
- The Z7 Max is heavier and bulkier than the Star 2, which is more compact and lightweight.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
ZTE nubia Z7 Max
ZTE Star 2
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
Description
N/A
Also known as ZTE Star II
Display
Size
5.5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8974AB Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
GPU
Adreno 330
Adreno 330
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, AF
13 MP, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3100 mAh
2400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3100 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 2400 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
152.7 x 76 x 8.7 mm (6.01 x 2.99 x 0.34 in)
140.3 x 69.2 x 6.9 mm (5.52 x 2.72 x 0.27 in)
Weight
160 g
130 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
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 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), nubia UI 2
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), nubia UI 2
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes