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Motorola RAZR D1 (XT918) vs ZTE ZMax (Z970)

Side by side comparison between Motorola RAZR D1 vs ZTE ZMax phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare ZTE ZMax X Motorola RAZR D1 (XT918) 04Points
3.5"
TFT

320x480

5
MP
1GB
RAM

Single-core

1785
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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RAZR D1 (XT918)} 4 Advantages Motorola RAZR D1 (XT918) vs ZMax (Z970)} 16 Advantages ZTE ZMax (Z970)
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)73%
Lighter
vs190 grams (6.65 ounces)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+Analog and Digital TVAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core76%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+2GB100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2.49GB available)vs+16GB (12GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
11 millimeters (0.43 inches)vs+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)24%
Thinner
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x480 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
165 PPIvs+258 PPI56%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"vs+5.7"63%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+(front) 1.6MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (720x480)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)5 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps20 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1785 mAhvs+3400 mAh90%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

19 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Capacitive
+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Motorola RAZR D1 (XT918)ZTE ZMax (Z970)
 
ModelRAZR D1 (XT918)ZMax (Z970)
Other model namesMotorola Razr D1 Dual Chip TV, Motorola RAZR D1 TV Dual SimZTE ZMax LTE-A, ZTE Z970, ZTE ZMax 4G LTE
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandMotorolaZTE
Release date3/14/20139/1/2014
Depth11 millimeters (0.43 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)59 x 110 millimeters (2.32 x 4.33 in)83.8 x 162.6 millimeters (3.3 x 6.4 in)
Weight110 grams (3.85 ounces)190 grams (6.65 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Motorola RAZR D1 (XT918)ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.5" inches5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~56.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 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

Motorola RAZR D1 (XT918)ZTE ZMax (Z970)
System versionAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updateAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Motorola RAZR D1 (XT918)ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Chipset32bit: MediaTek MT657532bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SXG531TQualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola RAZR D1 (XT918)ZTE ZMax (Z970)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR22GB
Internal storage4GB (2.49GB available)16GB (12GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola RAZR D1 (XT918)ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/2100UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE 700/1700/1900/2100/2600
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Motorola RAZR D1 (XT918)ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (720x480) 30 fpsFull 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
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Motorola RAZR D1 (XT918)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

Motorola RAZR D1 (XT918)ZTE ZMax (Z970)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVAnalog and Digital TVNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola RAZR D1 (XT918)ZTE ZMax (Z970)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Motorola RAZR D1 (XT918)ZTE ZMax (Z970)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola RAZR D1 (XT918)ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
HW4X
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1785 mAh3400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6.8 hours14 hours
Standby390 hours (16.3 days)360 hours (15 days)

➕ Other features

Motorola RAZR D1 (XT918)ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Motorola SmartActions
• Panoramic photo
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Black
• Dolby Digital sound
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola RAZR D1 (XT918)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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