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Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB) vs ZTE ZMax (Z970)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro vs ZTE ZMax phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare ZTE ZMax X Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB) 23Points
Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
7.1"
AMOLED

1440x3120

64
MP

20mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

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05Points ZTE ZMax (Z970) Compare Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro 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? Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)

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!

Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)} 23 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB) vs ZMax (Z970)} 5 Advantages ZTE ZMax (Z970)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+12GB LPDDR55 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs2GB
+256GB (230GB available)18 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs16GB (12GB available)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT LCD
+1440x3120 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen		vs720x1280 pixels
+484 PPI88%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs258 PPI
+7.1"25%
Larger screen		vs5.7"
+(triple camera) 64MP + 13MP + 5MP9 times
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 8MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas		vsHDR photo only main camera
+(front) 20MP12 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies		vs(front) 1.6MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera		vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer		vsAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster		vs4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+5000 mAh47%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs3400 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.		vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster		vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster		vs4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.		vsMicroUSB 2.0
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
253 grams (8.86 ounces)vs+190 grams (6.65 ounces)33%
Lighter
10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)vs+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)13%
Thinner
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
18 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)ZTE ZMax (Z970)
 
ModelBlack Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)ZMax (Z970)
Other model names小米 BlackShark 3 Pro 5G (256GB + 12GB RAM), MBU-A0, MBU-H0ZTE ZMax LTE-A, ZTE Z970, ZTE ZMax 4G LTE
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		feature not registered
BrandXiaomiZTE
Release date3/3/20209/1/2014
Depth10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)83.29 x 177.79 millimeters (3.28 x 7 in)83.8 x 162.6 millimeters (3.3 x 6.4 in)
Weight253 grams (8.86 ounces)190 grams (6.65 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size7.1" inches5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~83.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9)720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)484 PPI258 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate90Hzfeature not registered
Display features500nits[typ]
HDR10+		feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)ZTE ZMax (Z970)
System versionAndroid 10Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)		Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)ZTE ZMax (Z970)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR52GB
Internal storage256GB (230GB available)
UFS 3.0		16GB (12GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100		UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20
VoLTE
Global version (MBU-H0):
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
China version (MBU-A0):
LTE (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)		LTE 700/1700/1900/2100/2600
Primary 5G networkGlobal version (MBU-H0):
SA/NSA (78)
China version (MBU-A0):
SA/NSA (41, 78, 79)		Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
64 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.3120°
5MP depth f/2.2		8 megapixels
Main camera resolution10120x6328 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/1.72" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8Âľm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Front camera (secondary)20 megapixels1.6 megapixels
Front camera resolution5184x3840 pixels1536x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.9Âľm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)ZTE ZMax (Z970)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)ZTE ZMax (Z970)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot		802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)ZTE ZMax (Z970)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh3400 mAh
Charger, watts65W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 4		Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered14 hours
Standbyfeature not registered360 hours (15 days)

➕ Other features

Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Blasting Black, Armor Gray
• Always-on display
• Stereo speakers
• Liquid Cooling System
• Physical pop-up gaming triggers		• Colors: Black
• Dolby Digital sound
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)ZTE 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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