Sony Xperia T2 Ultra (D5306) vs ZTE ZMax (Z970)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia T2 Ultra vs ZTE ZMax phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/21/2017 7:26 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 11:27 AM

Compare ZTE ZMax X Sony Xperia T2 Ultra (D5306) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points ZTE ZMax (Z970) Compare Sony Xperia T2 Ultra 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? Sony Xperia T2 Ultra (D5306)

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!

10 Advantages Sony Xperia T2 Ultra (D5306)	vs	7 Advantages ZTE ZMax (Z970)
+1.4GHz 32bit Quad-core17% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+172 grams (6.02 ounces)10% Lighter	vs	190 grams (6.65 ounces)
+7.65 millimeters (0.3 inches)16% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+6"5% Larger screen	vs	5.7"
+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+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
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
1GB LPDDR3	vs	+2GB100% 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
245 PPI	vs	+258 PPI5% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(front) 1MP	vs	+(front) 1.6MP71% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
3000 mAh	vs	+3400 mAh13% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

28 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

720x1280 pixels

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo/video only main camera / HDR photo only main camera

+21 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia T2 Ultra (D5306)	ZTE ZMax (Z970)
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Model	Xperia T2 Ultra (D5306)	ZMax (Z970)
Other model names	Sony Xperia T2 Ultra Single-sim, Sony Tianchi	ZTE ZMax LTE-A, ZTE Z970, ZTE ZMax 4G LTE
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Sony	ZTE
Release date	3/1/2014	9/1/2014
Depth	7.65 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	83.8 x 165.2 millimeters (3.3 x 6.5 in)	83.8 x 162.6 millimeters (3.3 x 6.4 in)
Weight	172 grams (6.02 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
	Sony Xperia T2 Ultra (D5306)	ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	6" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	245 PPI	258 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia T2 Ultra (D5306)	ZTE ZMax (Z970)
System version	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia T2 Ultra (D5306)	ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8928 (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305	Qualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia T2 Ultra (D5306)	ZTE ZMax (Z970)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	2GB
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available)	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia T2 Ultra (D5306)	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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 7, 17)	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
	Sony Xperia T2 Ultra (D5306)	ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.3 (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/video only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia T2 Ultra (D5306)	ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Front camera (secondary)	1 megapixels	1.6 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x720 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
	Sony Xperia T2 Ultra (D5306)	ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Loudspeaker	Supported	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	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia T2 Ultra (D5306)	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) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia T2 Ultra (D5306)	ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia T2 Ultra (D5306)	ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3400 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	24 hours (1 day)	14 hours
Standby	380 hours (15.8 days)	360 hours (15 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia T2 Ultra (D5306)	ZTE ZMax (Z970)
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, White, Purple • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 • Sony TRILUMINOS display • Sony Exmor RS camera sensor • 3D Surround Sound • Sony Clear Audio+ • 50GB Box cloud storage • ANT+ support	• Colors: Black • Dolby Digital sound • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia T2 Ultra (D5306)	ZTE ZMax (Z970)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.22W/kg (head), 1.1W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.22W/kg (head), 1.53W/kg (body)	feature not registered