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Sharp FX (STX-2) vs ZTE Maven 3

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

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Compare ZTE Maven 3 X Sharp FX (STX-2) 01Point
3"
TFT

240x400

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1240
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5"
IPS

480x854

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2115
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? ZTE Maven 3

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FX (STX-2)} 1 Advantage Sharp FX (STX-2) vs Maven 3} 25 Advantages ZTE Maven 3
+142 grams (4.97 ounces)11%
Lighter
vs157 grams (5.5 ounces)
128MBvs+1GB LPDDR37 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB (80MB available)vs+8GB (4GB available)50 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
15.2 millimeters (0.6 inches)vs+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)54%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x400 pixelsvs+480x854 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
155 PPIvs+196 PPI26%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3"vs+5"67%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 5MP156%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)vs+HD (1280x720)11 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
10 appsvs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
3G HSDPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps41 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Singlevs+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supportedvs+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1240 mAhvs+2115 mAh71%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
WAP, HTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

7 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
3.5mm jack
FM
A-GPS / A-GPS, GeoTagging
MicroUSB 2.0
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📱 Model features

Sharp FX (STX-2)ZTE Maven 3
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ModelSharp FX (STX-2)Maven 3
Other model namesAT&T Sharp FX STX-2, Sharp FX AT&TAT&T ZTE Maven 3 Z835
Country or region availableUSA
USA
USAMexico
USA, Mexico
BrandSharpZTE
Release date7/25/20108/1/2017
Depth15.2 millimeters (0.6 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)55.9 x 114.3 millimeters (2.2 x 4.5 in)72.39 x 145.542 millimeters (2.85 x 5.73 in)
Weight142 grams (4.97 ounces)157 grams (5.5 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sharp FX (STX-2)ZTE Maven 3
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~40.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x400 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)155 PPI196 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sharp FX (STX-2)ZTE Maven 3
System versionProprietary OSAndroid 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sharp FX (STX-2)ZTE Maven 3
Chipsetfeature not registered32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 MSM8909 (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 304
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sharp FX (STX-2)ZTE Maven 3
RAM memory128MB1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage256MB (80MB available)8GB (4GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sharp FX (STX-2)ZTE Maven 3
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.6 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 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 850/1900/2100UMTS 850/1900
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sharp FX (STX-2)ZTE Maven 3
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 15 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sharp FX (STX-2)ZTE Maven 3
Front camera (secondary)Not supported2 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sharp FX (STX-2)ZTE Maven 3
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sharp FX (STX-2)ZTE Maven 3
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sharp FX (STX-2)ZTE Maven 3
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sharp FX (STX-2)ZTE Maven 3
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BTR2
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1240 mAh2115 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy3 hours18 hours
Standby240 hours (10 days)288 hours (12 days)

➕ Other features

Sharp FX (STX-2)ZTE Maven 3
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Facebook, Twitter, MySpace
• Tetris, UNO, Pacman games
• AT&T Mobile TV
• Java framework
• Colors: Black
• LED notification
• HAC M3/T3
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Sharp FX (STX-2)ZTE Maven 3
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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