Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS) vs ZTE Maven 3

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Z3 vs ZTE Maven 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/8/2019 8:45 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 7:58 PM

Compare ZTE Maven 3 X Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

06Points ZTE Maven 3 Compare Samsung Z3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

480x854

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2115
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)

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!

13 Advantages Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)	vs	6 Advantages ZTE Maven 3
+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core13% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.1GHz 32bit Quad-core
+8GB (5GB available)25% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4GB available)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+137 grams (4.8 ounces)15% Lighter	vs	157 grams (5.5 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)25% Thinner	vs	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+720x1280 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x854 pixels
+294 PPI50% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	196 PPI
+(back) 8MP63% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+(front) 5MP162% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+2600 mAh23% 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) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1500 apps	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)2332 times More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster

23 Common items in both devices

1GB / 1GB LPDDR3

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HD (1280x720)

+16 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
	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)	ZTE Maven 3
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Model	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)	Maven 3
Other model names	Samsung Z3 Duos SM-Z300F/Dual-Sim (4G LTE)	AT&T ZTE Maven 3 Z835
Country or region available	(Global, International)	USA, Mexico
Brand	Samsung	ZTE
Release date	10/21/2015	8/1/2017
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	70 x 141.6 millimeters (2.76 x 5.57 in)	72.39 x 145.542 millimeters (2.85 x 5.73 in)
Weight	137 grams (4.8 ounces)	157 grams (5.5 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)	ZTE Maven 3
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	480x854 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	196 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)	ZTE Maven 3
System version	Tizen 2.3	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)	ZTE Maven 3
Chipset	32bit: Spreadtrum SC7730A	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 MSM8909 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP2	Qualcomm Adreno 304
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)	ZTE Maven 3
RAM memory	1GB	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available)	8GB (4GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)	ZTE Maven 3
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) nano-SIM (4FF)
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 850/1900
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 800/850/1800/2100 (Bands 1,3,5,20)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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
	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)	ZTE Maven 3
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (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	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)	ZTE Maven 3
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	VGA (640x480)
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
	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)	ZTE Maven 3
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)	ZTE Maven 3
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	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
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
	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)	ZTE Maven 3
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)	ZTE Maven 3
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2600 mAh	2115 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	15 hours	18 hours
Standby	feature not registered	288 hours (12 days)
➕ Other features
	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)	ZTE Maven 3
Call control	Voice dialing, 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: Black, Gold, Silver	• Colors: Black • LED notification • HAC M3/T3 • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)	ZTE Maven 3
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.497W/kg (head), 0.718W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.562W/kg (head), 0.427W/kg (body)	feature not registered