Samsung Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i) vs ZTE ZMax (Z970)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S4 mini vs ZTE ZMax phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/20/2018 10:02 PM, updated: 2/11/2023 6:35 AM

Compare ZTE ZMax X Samsung Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

1900
mAh

(Removable)

07Points ZTE ZMax (Z970) Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 mini 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? Samsung Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)

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!

9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)	vs	7 Advantages ZTE ZMax (Z970)
+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)21% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+107 grams (3.75 ounces)78% Lighter	vs	190 grams (6.65 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+(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
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
1.5GB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)	vs	+16GB (12GB available)140% More internal storage for applications and files
8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)1% Thinner
540x960 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels78% Higher resolution screen
256 PPI	vs	+258 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+5.7"33% Larger screen
1900 mAh	vs	+3400 mAh79% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

28 Common items in both devices

16 million

(back) 8MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

Full HD (1920x1080)

+21 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)	ZTE ZMax (Z970)
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Model	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)	ZMax (Z970)
Other model names	Galaxy S4 mini Plus GT-i9195i	ZTE ZMax LTE-A, ZTE Z970, ZTE ZMax 4G LTE
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Europe), South Africa	feature not registered
Brand	Samsung	ZTE
Release date	6/1/2015	9/1/2014
Depth	8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	61.3 x 124.6 millimeters (2.41 x 4.91 in)	83.8 x 162.6 millimeters (3.3 x 6.4 in)
Weight	107 grams (3.75 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 S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)	ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels (16:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	256 PPI	258 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)	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	TouchWiz UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)	ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)	ZTE ZMax (Z970)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR2	2GB
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available) eMMC 4.5	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)	ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)	LTE 700/1700/1900/2100/2600
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)	ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.6 (aperture)	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, Smile 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 S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)	ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	1.6 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	1536x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	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 S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)	ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)	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 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) 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	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)	ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)	ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1900 mAh	3400 mAh
Charger, watts	10W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	14 hours	14 hours
Standby	300 hours (12.5 days)	360 hours (15 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)	ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (Swype), 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 Frost, Black Mist Java framework	• Colors: Black • Dolby Digital sound • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)	ZTE ZMax (Z970)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.98W/kg (head), 1.23W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.678W/kg (head), 0.503W/kg (body)	feature not registered