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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S928W 256GB) vs ZTE ZMax (Z970)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs ZTE ZMax phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare ZTE ZMax X Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S928W 256GB) 32Points
6.8"
AMOLED

1440x3120

200
MP

12mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5.7"
TFT

720x1280

8
MP

1.6mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3400
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S928W 256GB)

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!

Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S928W 256GB)} 32 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S928W 256GB) vs ZMax (Z970)} 4 Advantages ZTE ZMax (Z970)
+3.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+12GB LPDDR5X5 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB
+256GB (226GB available)18 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (12GB available)
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)3%
Thinner
vs8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage
Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1440x3120 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+505 PPI96%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs258 PPI
+6.8"19%
Larger screen
vs5.7"
+(quad camera) 200MP + 50MP + 12MP + 10MP33 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+(front) 12MP7 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.6MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)15 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps32 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5000 mAh47%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3400 mAh
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
232 grams (8.12 ounces)vs+190 grams (6.65 ounces)22%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

16 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+9 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S928W 256GB)ZTE ZMax (Z970)
 
ModelGalaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S928W 256GB)ZMax (Z970)
Other model namesGalaxy S24 Ultra SM-S928WZTE ZMax LTE-A, ZTE Z970, ZTE ZMax 4G LTE
Country or region availableCanada
Canada
feature not registered
BrandSamsungZTE
Release date1/24/2024, Announced: 1/17/20249/1/2014
Depth8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)79 x 162.3 millimeters (3.11 x 6.39 in)83.8 x 162.6 millimeters (3.3 x 6.4 in)
Weight232 grams (8.12 ounces)190 grams (6.65 ounces)
Build, materialsTitanium frame, glass front and back
Back: Gorilla Armor
feature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S928W 256GB)ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Display typeDynamic AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size6.8" inches5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~88.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9)720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)505 PPI258 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla ArmorGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate120Hzfeature not registered
Display features2600nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S928W 256GB)ZTE ZMax (Z970)
System versionAndroid 14Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updateAndroid 15feature not registered
User InterfaceOne UI 6.1 / 7.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S928W 256GB)ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (SM8650-AC) (4nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 4 processors:
1x 3.4GHz ARM Cortex-X4 (Single-core)
3x 3.15GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core)
2x 2.96GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Dual-core)
2x 2.27GHz ARM Cortex-A520 (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 750 (1GHz)Qualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 1452915 (v9), 1822988 (v10)
Geekbench: 7076 (v6)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S928W 256GB)ZTE ZMax (Z970)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR5X2GB
Internal storage256GB (226GB available)
UFS 4.0
16GB (12GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S928W 256GB)ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload5000/1024 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE 700/1700/1900/2100/2600
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 25, 38, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6Not supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S928W 256GB)ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
200 megapixels
50MP periscope telephoto f/3.4111mmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120°1/2.55"1.4µmPDAFSuper-Steady
10MP telephoto f/2.467mm1/3.52"1.12µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom
8 megapixels
Main camera resolution20000x10000 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length24mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/1.56" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extras8K@24/30fps
4K@30/60/120fps
1080p@30/60/240fps
HDR10+
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S928W 256GB)ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Front camera (secondary)12 megapixels1.6 megapixels
Front camera resolution4000x3000 pixels1536x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S928W 256GB)ZTE ZMax (Z970)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Tuned by AKG
Supported
Active noise cancellation3 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S928W 256GB)ZTE ZMax (Z970)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.3 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S928W 256GB)ZTE ZMax (Z970)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S928W 256GB)ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh3400 mAh
Charger, watts45W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
4.5W Reverse wireless charging
feature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered14 hours
Standbyfeature not registered360 hours (15 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S928W 256GB)ZTE ZMax (Z970)
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: Titanium Black, Gray, Violet, Yellow, Blue, Green, Orange
• Samsung DeX
• Stylus pen (Bluetooth)
• Colors: Black
• Dolby Digital sound
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S928W 256GB)ZTE ZMax (Z970)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.25W/kg (head), 0.7W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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