Samsung Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS) vs ZTE ZMax (Z970)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J1 vs ZTE ZMax phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/17/2015 6:30 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 8:04 PM

Compare ZTE ZMax X Samsung Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

2mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1850
mAh

(Removable)

15Points ZTE ZMax (Z970) Compare Samsung Galaxy J1 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
TFT

720x1280

8
MP

1.6mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3400
mAh

(Removable)

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

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!

6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)	vs	15 Advantages ZTE ZMax (Z970)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+122 grams (4.27 ounces)56% Lighter	vs	190 grams (6.65 ounces)
+(front) 2MP22% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.6MP
+Android 4.4.4 KitKatAdvantage Android 4.4.4 KitKat is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core23% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB	vs	+2GB3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2GB available)	vs	+16GB (12GB available)5 times More internal storage for applications and files
480x800 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels140% Higher resolution screen
217 PPI	vs	+258 PPI19% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+5.7"33% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1850 mAh	vs	+3400 mAh84% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

22 Common items in both devices

8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)

TFT LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)	ZTE ZMax (Z970)
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Model	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)	ZMax (Z970)
Other model names	Galaxy J1 (3G) J100H/Dual-Sim	ZTE ZMax LTE-A, ZTE Z970, ZTE ZMax 4G LTE
Country or region available	South Africa, Kazakhstan, Slovakia, Hungary, India, Malaysia, Czech Republic	feature not registered
Brand	Samsung	ZTE
Release date	2/1/2015	9/1/2014
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	68.2 x 129 millimeters (2.69 x 5.08 in)	83.8 x 162.6 millimeters (3.3 x 6.4 in)
Weight	122 grams (4.27 ounces)	190 grams (6.65 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)	ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	217 PPI	258 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)	ZTE ZMax (Z970)
System version	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)	ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Chipset	32bit: Spreadtrum SC8830A (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP2	Qualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)	ZTE ZMax (Z970)
RAM memory	512MB	2GB
Internal storage	4GB (2GB available)	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)	ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/2100	UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE 700/1700/1900/2100/2600
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)	ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)	ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	1.6 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	1536x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)	ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)	ZTE ZMax (Z970)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)	ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)	ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1850 mAh	3400 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	14 hours
Standby	feature not registered	360 hours (15 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)	ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, 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: White, Black • Samsung TouchWiz UI	• Colors: Black • Dolby Digital sound • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)	ZTE ZMax (Z970)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.25W/kg (head), 0.92W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.582W/kg (head), 0.496W/kg (body)	feature not registered