Skip to content

Nokia Lumia 1520 (3G) vs ZTE Grand X Max (Z787)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 1520 vs ZTE Grand X Max phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

,
Compare ZTE Grand X Max X Nokia Lumia 1520 (3G) 21Points
6"
IPS

1080x1920

20.1
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points ZTE Grand X Max (Z787) Compare Nokia Lumia 1520 X
6"
TFT

720x1280

8
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

3200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 1520 (3G)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Lumia 1520 (3G)} 21 Advantages Nokia Lumia 1520 (3G) vs Grand X Max (Z787)} 5 Advantages ZTE Grand X Max (Z787)
+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core83%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)
+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+32GB (28GB available)6 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+367 PPI50%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs245 PPI
+(back) 20.1MP152%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+(front) 1.2MP33%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3400 mAh6%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3200 mAh
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
209 grams (7.32 ounces)vs+172 grams (6.02 ounces)22%
Lighter
8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)10%
Thinner
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
700000 apps (Marketplace)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

21 Common items in both devices
16 million
6"
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
(front) HD (1280x720)
3G+ HSPA+
Capacitive
+14 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

Nokia Lumia 1520 (3G)ZTE Grand X Max (Z787)
 
ModelLumia 1520 (3G)Grand X Max (Z787)
Other model namesNokia Lumia 1520 RM-939 HSPA+, Nokia RM-939, Nokia BeastieCricket ZTE Grand Xmax Z787, ZTE Z787
Country or region availableChina
China
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaZTE
Release date11/1/201310/1/2014
Depth8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)85.4 x 162.8 millimeters (3.36 x 6.41 in)83.1 x 162.1 millimeters (3.27 x 6.38 in)
Weight209 grams (7.32 ounces)172 grams (6.02 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Lumia 1520 (3G)ZTE Grand X Max (Z787)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size6" inches6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~73.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)367 PPI245 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 2Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Lumia 1520 (3G)ZTE Grand X Max (Z787)
System versionWindows Phone 8.0 GDR3Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updateWindows Phone 8.1feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Lumia 1520 (3G)ZTE Grand X Max (Z787)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8212) (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330Qualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 1520 (3G)ZTE Grand X Max (Z787)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR2
Internal storage32GB (28GB available)8GB (4GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 1520 (3G)ZTE Grand X Max (Z787)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload42/5.76 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
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 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia Lumia 1520 (3G)ZTE Grand X Max (Z787)
Back camera (main camera)20.1 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution5376x3744 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.5" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Lumia 1520 (3G)ZTE Grand X Max (Z787)
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixels1 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixels1280x720 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nokia Lumia 1520 (3G)ZTE Grand X Max (Z787)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, DivX, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 1520 (3G)ZTE Grand X Max (Z787)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 1520 (3G)ZTE Grand X Max (Z787)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Lumia 1520 (3G)ZTE Grand X Max (Z787)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BV-4BW
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3400 mAh3200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Quick Charge
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy25 hours (1 days)7 hours
Standby768 hours (32 days)860 hours (35.8 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Lumia 1520 (3G)ZTE Grand X Max (Z787)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Yellow, Red
• Windows Phone 8 Black UI
• Qi Wireless Charging
• Dolby Digital
• USB On-the-go 1.3
• 7GB SkyDrive
• Nokia PureMotion HD+ ClearBlack display
• Nokia PureView camera
• Carl Zeiss optics
• Dual capture camera
• Panorama photo
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Black
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 1520 (3G)ZTE Grand X Max (Z787)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
X

🍪 We use cookies to provide and improve our services. By using this website, you consent to cookies. Further details: Privacy policy.