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LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile) vs ZTE ZMax (Z970)

Side by side comparison between LG Rumor Reflex vs ZTE ZMax phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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3"
TFT

240x400

2
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5.7"
TFT

720x1280

8
MP

1.6mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3400
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? ZTE ZMax (Z970)

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Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)} 1 Advantage LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile) vs ZMax (Z970)} 23 Advantages ZTE ZMax (Z970)
+133 grams (4.66 ounces)43%
Lighter
vs190 grams (6.65 ounces)
1x 480MHzvs+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MBvs+2GB7 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
480MBvs+16GB (12GB available)25 times
More internal storage for applications and files
15.2 millimeters (0.6 inches)vs+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)71%
Thinner
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x400 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels9 times
Higher resolution screen
155 PPIvs+258 PPI66%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3"vs+5.7"90%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 8MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 1.6MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)26 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
10 appsvs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev Avs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 2.4 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps62 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1000 mAhvs+3400 mAh2 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

11 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
+4 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)ZTE ZMax (Z970)
 
ModelRumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)ZMax (Z970)
Other model namesBoost Mobile LG Rumor Reflex LN272, LG Freedom, LG LN272ZTE ZMax LTE-A, ZTE Z970, ZTE ZMax 4G LTE
Country or region availableCanadaUSA
Canada, USA
feature not registered
BrandLGZTE
Release date3/29/20129/1/2014
Depth15.2 millimeters (0.6 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)53 x 107 millimeters (2.09 x 4.21 in)83.8 x 162.6 millimeters (3.3 x 6.4 in)
Weight133 grams (4.66 ounces)190 grams (6.65 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3" inches5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~45.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x400 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)155 PPI258 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)ZTE ZMax (Z970)
System versionProprietary OSAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Chipsetfeature not registered32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 480MHz
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)ZTE ZMax (Z970)
RAM memory256MB2GB
Internal storage480MB16GB (12GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM cardNot supported1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2.4 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DOUMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE 700/1700/1900/2100/2600
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported1.6 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1536x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)ZTE ZMax (Z970)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)ZTE ZMax (Z970)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)ZTE ZMax (Z970)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1000 mAh3400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.3 hours14 hours
Standby250 hours (10.4 days)360 hours (15 days)

➕ Other features

LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Titan Grey• Colors: Black
• Dolby Digital sound
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)ZTE ZMax (Z970)
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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