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Huawei Nova Plus (L01) vs ZTE X990 (Single-sim)

Side by side comparison between Huawei Nova Plus vs ZTE X990 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare ZTE X990 X Huawei Nova Plus (L01) 26Points
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3340
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
02Points ZTE X990 (Single-sim) Compare Huawei Nova Plus X
2.4"
TFT

320x240

2
MP
N/A
900
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Nova Plus (L01)

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Nova Plus (L01)} 26 Advantages Huawei Nova Plus (L01) vs X990 (Single-sim)} 2 Advantages ZTE X990 (Single-sim)
+32GB (22GB available)450 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128MB (50MB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 8GB microSD, microSDHC
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)62%
Thinner
vs11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+1080x1920 pixels26 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x240 pixels
+401 PPI140%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs167 PPI
+5.5"129%
Larger screen
vs2.4"
+(back) 16MP7 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+(front) 8MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)326 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQCIF (176x144)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
vs10 apps
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs2G EDGE
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps1270 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
vsNot supported
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Fingerprint sensor, Hall effectAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3340 mAh3 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs900 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsWAP, HTML
160 grams (5.6 ounces)vs+95 grams (3.33 ounces)68%
Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

6 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
FM / FM (RDS)
USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector / MicroUSB 2.0
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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Huawei Nova Plus (L01)ZTE X990 (Single-sim)
ModelNova Plus (L01)X990 (Single-sim)
Other model namesHuawei nova Plus MLA-L01 32GB, Huawei MilanZTE X990 Single-sim
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)
feature not registered
BrandHuaweiZTE
Release date10/1/20165/1/2010
Depth7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)75.7 x 151.8 millimeters (2.98 x 5.98 in)60.8 x 106.8 millimeters (2.39 x 4.2 in)
Weight160 grams (5.6 ounces)95 grams (3.33 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Huawei Nova Plus (L01)ZTE X990 (Single-sim)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5.5" inches2.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~72.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~27.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels320x240 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI167 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Huawei Nova Plus (L01)ZTE X990 (Single-sim)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowProprietary OS
Firmware updateAndroid 7.0 Nougatfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Huawei Nova Plus (L01)ZTE X990 (Single-sim)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)feature not registered
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhzfeature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Huawei Nova Plus (L01)ZTE X990 (Single-sim)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR3feature not registered
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)128MB (50MB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 8GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Huawei Nova Plus (L01)ZTE X990 (Single-sim)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps0.236 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Dual-Band 900/1800
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 900/1800
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20)
TD-LTE 2600 (Bands 38)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Huawei Nova Plus (L01)ZTE X990 (Single-sim)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsQCIF (176x144)
FlashDual-LED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.8" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo on both camerasfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Huawei Nova Plus (L01)ZTE X990 (Single-sim)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Huawei Nova Plus (L01)ZTE X990 (Single-sim)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Huawei Nova Plus (L01)ZTE X990 (Single-sim)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
Not supported
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSNot supported
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Huawei Nova Plus (L01)ZTE X990 (Single-sim)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Huawei Nova Plus (L01)ZTE X990 (Single-sim)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3340 mAh900 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered8 hours
Standbyfeature not registered500 hours (20.8 days)

โž• Other features

Huawei Nova Plus (L01)ZTE X990 (Single-sim)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5WAP, HTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedFixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Prestige Gold, Mystic Silver, Titanium Grey
โ€ข Emotion 4.1 UI
โ€ข 450 nits screen brightness
โ€ข DTS sound
โ€ข Fast battery charging
โ€ข VoLTE
โ€ข Colors: Black, White on orange
Java framework

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Huawei Nova Plus (L01)ZTE X990 (Single-sim)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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