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T-Mobile G1 vs ZTE ZMax (Z970)

Side by side comparison between T-Mobile G1 vs ZTE ZMax phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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T-Mobile G1
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
192MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

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25Points ZTE ZMax (Z970) Compare T-Mobile G1 X
ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5.7"
TFT

720x1280

8
MP

1.6mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3400
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? ZTE ZMax (Z970)

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G1} 1 Advantage T-Mobile G1 vs ZMax (Z970)} 25 Advantages ZTE ZMax (Z970)
+158 grams (5.53 ounces)20%
Lighter		vs190 grams (6.65 ounces)
528MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
192MB LPDDRvs+2GB10 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MBvs+16GB (12GB available)47 times
More internal storage for applications and files
17.1 millimeters (0.67 inches)vs+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)92%
Thinner
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x480 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
180 PPIvs+258 PPI43%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"vs+5.7"78%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 8MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 1.6MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)26 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 1.6 Donutvs+Android 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage
Android 4.4.2 KitKat is newer and safer
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps20 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1150 mAhvs+3400 mAh196%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
proprietary audio outputvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
14 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+7 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

T-Mobile G1ZTE ZMax (Z970)
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ModelT-Mobile G1ZMax (Z970)
Other model namesT-Mobile G1, HTC Hero T-Mobile, HTC Dream 100 DREA100ZTE ZMax LTE-A, ZTE Z970, ZTE ZMax 4G LTE
Country or region availableUSA
USA		feature not registered
BrandT-MobileZTE
Release date10/22/20089/1/2014
Depth17.1 millimeters (0.67 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)55.7 x 117 millimeters (2.19 x 4.61 in)83.8 x 162.6 millimeters (3.3 x 6.4 in)
Weight158 grams (5.53 ounces)190 grams (6.65 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

T-Mobile G1ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.2" inches5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~46.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)180 PPI258 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

T-Mobile G1ZTE ZMax (Z970)
System versionAndroid 1.6 DonutAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

T-Mobile G1ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm MSM7201A32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)		Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 130Qualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

T-Mobile G1ZTE ZMax (Z970)
RAM memory192MB LPDDR2GB
Internal storage256MB16GB (12GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

T-Mobile G1ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/2 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 1700/2100UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE 700/1700/1900/2100/2600
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

T-Mobile G1ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 15 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 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
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedfeature not registered
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

T-Mobile G1ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported1.6 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1536x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
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

T-Mobile G1ZTE ZMax (Z970)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

T-Mobile G1ZTE ZMax (Z970)
USBMini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)MicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputproprietary audio output3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

T-Mobile G1ZTE ZMax (Z970)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

T-Mobile G1ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1150 mAh3400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.4 hours14 hours
Standby406 hours (16.9 days)360 hours (15 days)

➕ Other features

T-Mobile G1ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Brown
• HTC Sense UI
• Trackball
Java framework		• Colors: Black
• Dolby Digital sound
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

T-Mobile G1ZTE ZMax (Z970)
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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