Vivo X7 (64GB) vs ZTE ZMax (Z970)

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Side by side comparison between Vivo X7 vs ZTE ZMax phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/28/2016 7:31 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 9:54 PM

Compare ZTE ZMax X Vivo X7 (64GB) 17Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points ZTE ZMax (Z970) Compare Vivo X7 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? Vivo X7 (64GB)

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17 Advantages Vivo X7 (64GB)	vs	4 Advantages ZTE ZMax (Z970)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core100% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB
+64GB (55GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (12GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+151 grams (5.29 ounces)26% Lighter	vs	190 grams (6.65 ounces)
+7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)24% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+424 PPI64% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	258 PPI
+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+(front) 16MP9 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.6MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
5.2"	vs	+5.7"10% Larger screen
3000 mAh	vs	+3400 mAh13% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
LiPo: li-ion polymer (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

23 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

150 Mbps

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Vivo X7 (64GB)	ZTE ZMax (Z970)
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Model	Vivo X7 (64GB)	ZMax (Z970)
Other model names	BBK vivo X7 Dual-Sim	ZTE ZMax LTE-A, ZTE Z970, ZTE ZMax 4G LTE
Country or region available	(Global, International), China, Hong Kong, Taiwan	feature not registered
Brand	Vivo	ZTE
Release date	7/1/2016	9/1/2014
Depth	7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.3 x 147.3 millimeters (2.81 x 5.8 in)	83.8 x 162.6 millimeters (3.3 x 6.4 in)
Weight	151 grams (5.29 ounces)	190 grams (6.65 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Vivo X7 (64GB)	ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	5.2" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 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
	Vivo X7 (64GB)	ZTE ZMax (Z970)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Vivo X7 (64GB)	ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976 (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Quad-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 510 600Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Vivo X7 (64GB)	ZTE ZMax (Z970)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	2GB
Internal storage	64GB (55GB available)	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Vivo X7 (64GB)	ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)	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	Dual-Band 900/1800	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 900/1800	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1,3) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41)	LTE 700/1700/1900/2100/2600
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 900/1800	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Vivo X7 (64GB)	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 on both cameras	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	PDAF: phase detection 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 only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Vivo X7 (64GB)	ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	1.6 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	1536x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (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
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Vivo X7 (64GB)	ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Vivo X7 (64GB)	ZTE ZMax (Z970)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Vivo X7 (64GB)	ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Vivo X7 (64GB)	ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (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	feature not registered	14 hours
Standby	feature not registered	360 hours (15 days)
➕ Other features
	Vivo X7 (64GB)	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: Gold, Rose, Black • USB OTG On-The-Go • FunTouch OS 2.5.1 • Fast battery charging	• Colors: Black • Dolby Digital sound • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Vivo X7 (64GB)	ZTE ZMax (Z970)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered