ZTE ZMax (Z970) vs Samsung Galaxy J7 (SM-J700H/DS)
Side by side comparison between ZTE ZMax vs Samsung Galaxy J7 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.7"
TFT
TFT
720x1280
8
MP
MP
1.6mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
3400
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
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5.5"
TFT
TFT
720x1280
13
MP
MP
5mp
1.5GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J7 (SM-J700H/DS)
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19 Common items in both devices |
16GB (12GB available) / 16GB (11GB available) |
TFT LCD |
16 million |
720x1280 pixels |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus |
HDR photo only main camera |
+12 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
ZTE ZMax (Z970) | Galaxy J7 (SM-J700H/DS) | |
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Model | ZMax (Z970) | Galaxy J7 (SM-J700H/DS) |
Other model names | ZTE ZMax LTE-A, ZTE Z970, ZTE ZMax 4G LTE | Galaxy J7 (3G) SM-J700H/Dual-Sim 3G HSPA+ |
Country or region available | feature not registered | Russia |
Brand | ZTE | Samsung |
Release date | 9/1/2014 | 7/16/2015, Announced: 6/19/2015 |
Depth | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 83.8 x 162.6 millimeters (3.3 x 6.4 in) | 79.1 x 152.2 millimeters (3.11 x 5.99 in) |
Weight | 190 grams (6.65 ounces) | 168 grams (5.88 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Plastic body |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
ZTE ZMax (Z970) | Galaxy J7 (SM-J700H/DS) | |
Display type | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Screen size | 5.7" inches | 5.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~69.3% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 720x1280 pixels | 720x1280 pixels (16:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 258 PPI | 267 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Not supported |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
ZTE ZMax (Z970) | Galaxy J7 (SM-J700H/DS) | |
System version | Android 4.4.2 KitKat | Android 5.1.1 Lollipop |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 7.1.1 Nougat |
User Interface | feature not registered | TouchWiz UX |
⚙️ Processor | ||
ZTE ZMax (Z970) | Galaxy J7 (SM-J700H/DS) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 (MSM8939) (28nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz | Qualcomm Adreno 405 (550MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
ZTE ZMax (Z970) | Galaxy J7 (SM-J700H/DS) | |
RAM memory | 2GB | 1.5GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 16GB (12GB available) | 16GB (11GB available) eMMC 4.5 |
External storage | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) | Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
ZTE ZMax (Z970) | Galaxy J7 (SM-J700H/DS) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 150/50 Mbps | 21/5.76 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE 700/1700/1900/2100/2600 | Not supported |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ |
📷 Camera | ||
ZTE ZMax (Z970) | Galaxy J7 (SM-J700H/DS) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 8 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash on both cameras |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/1.9 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 28mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Autofocus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | feature not registered | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
ZTE ZMax (Z970) | Galaxy J7 (SM-J700H/DS) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 1.6 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1536x1024 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | LED |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 23mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
ZTE ZMax (Z970) | Galaxy J7 (SM-J700H/DS) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Mono sound (not stereo) |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | FM (RDS) |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263 | MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
ZTE ZMax (Z970) | Galaxy J7 (SM-J700H/DS) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 4.1 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
ZTE ZMax (Z970) | Galaxy J7 (SM-J700H/DS) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
ZTE ZMax (Z970) | Galaxy J7 (SM-J700H/DS) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) |
Battery capacity | 3400 mAh | 3000 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 14 hours | 18 hours |
Standby | 360 hours (15 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
ZTE ZMax (Z970) | Galaxy J7 (SM-J700H/DS) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Black • Dolby Digital sound • WiFi hotspot • Java framework | • Colors: White, Black, Gold |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
ZTE ZMax (Z970) | Galaxy J7 (SM-J700H/DS) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.26W/kg (head), 1.23W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.666W/kg (head), 0.552W/kg (body) |