Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max (256GB) vs ZTE Nubia M2 (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max vs ZTE Nubia M2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/19/2019 1:18 PM, updated: 6/9/2025 10:56 PM

Compare ZTE Nubia M2 X Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max (256GB) 25Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
AMOLED

1242x2688

12
MP

12mp

4GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3969
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points ZTE Nubia M2 (128GB) Compare Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3630
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max (256GB)

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25 Advantages Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max (256GB)	vs	9 Advantages ZTE Nubia M2 (128GB)
+2.65GHz 64bit Hexa-core (7nm)5% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+4GB LPDDR4XAdvantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.	vs	4GB LPDDR3
+256GB (242GB available)110% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (115GB available)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	AMOLED
+1242x2688 pixels61% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+456 PPI14% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	401 PPI
+6.5"18% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP40% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 13MP + 13MP
+Quad-LED flashAdvantage The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Dual-LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+1/2.55" inches14% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.9" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlock 3DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3969 mAh9% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3630 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
226 grams (7.91 ounces)	vs	+168 grams (5.88 ounces)35% Lighter
8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+7 millimeters (0.28 inches)16% Thinner
(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 16MP29% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
proprietary audio output	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
USB 2.0 proprietary connector	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

20 Common items in both devices

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

4K UHD (3840x2160)

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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📱 Model features
	iPhone 11 Pro Max (256GB)	ZTE Nubia M2 (128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPhone 11 Pro Max (256GB)	Nubia M2 (128GB)
Other model names	iPhone 11 Pro Max A2218, A2220, A2161	ZTE nubia M2 NX551J, ZTE NX551J
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Apple	ZTE
Release date	9/20/2019, Announced: 9/10/2019	5/1/2017
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	7 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.8 x 158 millimeters (3.06 x 6.22 in)	75.9 x 154.5 millimeters (2.99 x 6.08 in)
Weight	226 grams (7.91 ounces)	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materials	Ceramic frame, glass front/back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPhone 11 Pro Max (256GB)	ZTE Nubia M2 (128GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen size	6.5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1242x2688 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	456 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	800nits[typ], 1200nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Oleophobic coating screen	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 11 Pro Max (256GB)	ZTE Nubia M2 (128GB)
System version	iOS 13	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	iOS 18	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 11 Pro Max (256GB)	ZTE Nubia M2 (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A13 Bionic (7nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.65GHz Lightning (Dual-core) 4x 1.8GHz Thunder (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Apple GPU MP4	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 459713 (v7), 536883 (v8) Geekbench: 13870 (v4.4), 3503 (v5.1) GFXBench: 57fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 11 Pro Max (256GB)	ZTE Nubia M2 (128GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	256GB (242GB available) NVMe (SSD)	128GB (115GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 11 Pro Max (256GB)	ZTE Nubia M2 (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 VoLTE A2218 version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) A2220, A2161 version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)	LTE Cat4 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	iPhone 11 Pro Max (256GB)	ZTE Nubia M2 (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 12 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.413mm 12MP telephoto f/2.052mm1/3.4"1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 13MP monochrome
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Quad-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/2.9" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.25µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPhone 11 Pro Max (256GB)	ZTE Nubia M2 (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 12 megapixels 0.3MP SL 3D	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	23mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone 11 Pro Max (256GB)	ZTE Nubia M2 (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos	Supported
Active noise cancellation	3 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 11 Pro Max (256GB)	ZTE Nubia M2 (128GB)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	proprietary audio output	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone 11 Pro Max (256GB)	ZTE Nubia M2 (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 3D Gyroscope Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 11 Pro Max (256GB)	ZTE Nubia M2 (128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3969 mAh	3630 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPhone 11 Pro Max (256GB)	ZTE Nubia M2 (128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
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: Space Gray, Silver, Gold, Midnight Green (matte) • Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX) • Face ID	• Colors: Black/gold, White/champagne gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum body • nubia UI 4.0 • Fast battery charging
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 11 Pro Max (256GB)	ZTE Nubia M2 (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.16W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.95W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)	feature not registered