Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB) vs ZTE Nubia Z7 Max

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S20 FE vs ZTE Nubia Z7 Max phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/13/2021 7:58 AM, updated: 9/27/2024 3:00 AM

Compare ZTE Nubia Z7 Max X Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB) 27Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

12.2
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points ZTE Nubia Z7 Max Compare Samsung Galaxy S20 FE X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
TFT

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB)

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27 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB)	vs	4 Advantages ZTE Nubia Z7 Max
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)55% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core
+6GB LPDDR52 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+128GB (103GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (26GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)4% Thinner	vs	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+1080x2400 pixels25% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+405 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	401 PPI
+6.5"18% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+(triple camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 8MP152% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 32MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
+(4G LTE-A) 1800 Mbps17 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4500 mAh45% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3100 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
190 grams (6.65 ounces)	vs	+160 grams (5.6 ounces)19% Lighter
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

21 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

4K UHD (3840x2160)

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

Capacitive

Multitouch

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB)	ZTE Nubia Z7 Max
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Model	Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB)	Nubia Z7 Max
Other model names	Galaxy S20 Fan Edition 4G SM-G780G/Dual-SIM (Snapdragon)	ZTE Nubia Z7 Max Dual Sim NX505J, ZTE NX505J
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International)	feature not registered
Brand	Samsung	ZTE
Release date	10/2/2020, Announced: 9/23/2020	7/1/2014
Depth	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.5 x 159.8 millimeters (2.93 x 6.29 in)	76 x 152.7 millimeters (2.99 x 6.01 in)
Weight	190 grams (6.65 ounces)	160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB)	ZTE Nubia Z7 Max
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	6.5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	405 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	feature not registered
Display features	700nits[typ], 1000nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB)	ZTE Nubia Z7 Max
System version	Android 10	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 13	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB)	ZTE Nubia Z7 Max
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 648812 (v9)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB)	ZTE Nubia Z7 Max
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR5	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (103GB available) UFS 3.0	32GB (26GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB)	ZTE Nubia Z7 Max
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1800/200 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat19 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE 1800/2100/2600
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat19 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB)	ZTE Nubia Z7 Max
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°13mm1/3"1.12µm 8MP telephoto f/2.476mm1/4.5"1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.76" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	1080p@60fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB)	ZTE Nubia Z7 Max
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.74" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB)	ZTE Nubia Z7 Max
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB)	ZTE Nubia Z7 Max
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C SlimPort®	Micro-B USB MHL-3
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB)	ZTE Nubia Z7 Max
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB)	ZTE Nubia Z7 Max
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	3100 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging 4.5W Reverse wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	35 hours (1.5 days)
Standby	feature not registered	700 hours (29.2 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB)	ZTE Nubia Z7 Max
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Lavender, Mint, Navy, White, Red, Orange	• Colors: Black, White • USB OTG On-The-Go • Nubia UI 2.0 • Panorama photo • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB)	ZTE Nubia Z7 Max
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.429W/kg (head), 1.355W/kg (body)	feature not registered