Samsung W21 5G vs ZTE Maven 3

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Side by side comparison between Samsung W21 5G vs ZTE Maven 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/14/2021 6:50 AM, updated: 1/19/2023 3:12 PM

Compare ZTE Maven 3 X Samsung W21 5G 35Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7.6"
AMOLED

1768x2208

12.2
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points ZTE Maven 3 Compare Samsung W21 5G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

480x854

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2115
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung W21 5G

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!

35 Advantages Samsung W21 5G	vs	5 Advantages ZTE Maven 3
+3.09GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.1GHz 32bit Quad-core
+12GB LPDDR511 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR3
+512GB (455GB available)113 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.5
+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)43% Thinner	vs	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+Flexible Super AMOLEDAdvantage Flexible Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1768x2208 pixels9 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x854 pixels
+372 PPI90% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	196 PPI
+7.6"52% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(triple camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 12MP6 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+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
+(front) 10MP4 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4500 mAh113% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2115 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+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 b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+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 VictusAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
282 grams (9.87 ounces)	vs	+157 grams (5.5 ounces)80% Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
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

15 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

+8 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Samsung W21 5G	ZTE Maven 3
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Model	W21 5G	Maven 3
Other model names	三星W21 5G SM-W2021 (China Telecom edition)	AT&T ZTE Maven 3 Z835
Country or region available	China	USA, Mexico
Brand	Samsung	ZTE
Release date	11/1/2020	8/1/2017
Depth	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	128.2 x 159.2 millimeters (5.05 x 6.27 in)	72.39 x 145.542 millimeters (2.85 x 5.73 in)
Weight	282 grams (9.87 ounces)	157 grams (5.5 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Samsung W21 5G	ZTE Maven 3
Display type	Flexible Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	7.6" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~89.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1768x2208 pixels	480x854 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	372 PPI	196 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	feature not registered
Display features	HDR10+ Extra display: Super AMOLED 6.23" (816x2260) Gorilla Glass Victus	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Samsung W21 5G	ZTE Maven 3
System version	Android 10	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 13	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Samsung W21 5G	ZTE Maven 3
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ (SM8250-AB) (7nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 MSM8909 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.09GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-646MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 304
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Samsung W21 5G	ZTE Maven 3
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	512GB (455GB available) UFS 3.1	8GB (4GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Not supported	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Samsung W21 5G	ZTE Maven 3
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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 850/1900
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12)
Primary 5G network	Sub6 (1, 28, 41, 78, 79)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Samsung W21 5G	ZTE Maven 3
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.6"1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°12mm1.12µm	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	feature not registered
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	EIS: Digital stabilization
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	Cover camera: 10MP (f/2.2) 4K@30/60fps 1080p@60fps 1080p@240fps (slow motion) 720p@960fps (slow motion)	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Samsung W21 5G	ZTE Maven 3
Front camera (secondary)	10 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3872x2592 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Samsung W21 5G	ZTE Maven 3
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	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, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Samsung W21 5G	ZTE Maven 3
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 (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Samsung W21 5G	ZTE Maven 3
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Samsung W21 5G	ZTE Maven 3
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	2115 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	11W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	31 hours (1.3 days)	18 hours
Standby	feature not registered	288 hours (12 days)
➕ Other features
	Samsung W21 5G	ZTE Maven 3
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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: Gold • Bixby • Samsung Wireless DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)	• Colors: Black • LED notification • HAC M3/T3 • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Samsung W21 5G	ZTE Maven 3
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.859W/kg (head), 1.453W/kg (body)	feature not registered