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ZTE Grand X Max (Z787) vs Alcatel Idol S (6034R)

Side by side comparison between ZTE Grand X Max vs Alcatel Idol S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Alcatel Idol S X ZTE Grand X Max (Z787) 07Points
6"
TFT

720x1280

8
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

3200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
11Points Alcatel Idol S (6034R) Compare ZTE Grand X Max X
4.7"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Alcatel Idol S (6034R)

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Grand X Max (Z787)} 7 Advantages ZTE Grand X Max (Z787) vs Idol S (6034R)} 11 Advantages Alcatel Idol S (6034R)
+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)35%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core
+8GB (4GB available)100%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (2GB available)
+6"28%
Larger screen
vs4.7"
+Android 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage
Android 4.4.2 KitKat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
+3200 mAh60%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2000 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
172 grams (6.02 ounces)vs+110 grams (3.85 ounces)56%
Lighter
7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)vs+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)7%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
245 PPIvs+312 PPI27%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(front) 1MPvs+(front) 1.3MP42%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

28 Common items in both devices
1GB LPDDR2
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
Plastic body, glass front
60Hz
16 million
720x1280 pixels
(back) 8MP
+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

ZTE Grand X Max (Z787)Alcatel Idol S (6034R)
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ModelGrand X Max (Z787)Idol S (6034R)
Other model namesCricket ZTE Grand Xmax Z787, ZTE Z787Alcatel One Touch Idol S 6034R, OT-6034R
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandZTEAlcatel
Release date10/1/201412/1/2013
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)83.1 x 162.1 millimeters (3.27 x 6.38 in)66.8 x 133.5 millimeters (2.63 x 5.26 in)
Weight172 grams (6.02 ounces)110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

ZTE Grand X Max (Z787)Alcatel Idol S (6034R)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6" inches4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~73.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~68.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)245 PPI312 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Dragontrail Glass
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

ZTE Grand X Max (Z787)Alcatel Idol S (6034R)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

ZTE Grand X Max (Z787)Alcatel Idol S (6034R)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8212) (28nm)32bit: MediaTek MT6577 (40nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)PowerVR SGX531 Ultra 522Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

ZTE Grand X Max (Z787)Alcatel Idol S (6034R)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (4GB available)
eMMC 4.5
4GB (2GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

ZTE Grand X Max (Z787)Alcatel Idol S (6034R)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps100/50 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 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat3 (1, 3, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, 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

ZTE Grand X Max (Z787)Alcatel Idol S (6034R)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED 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 focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

ZTE Grand X Max (Z787)Alcatel Idol S (6034R)
Front camera (secondary)1 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x720 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (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

ZTE Grand X Max (Z787)Alcatel Idol S (6034R)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphonesNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

ZTE Grand X Max (Z787)Alcatel Idol S (6034R)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

ZTE Grand X Max (Z787)Alcatel Idol S (6034R)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

ZTE Grand X Max (Z787)Alcatel Idol S (6034R)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3200 mAh2000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging
Quick Charge
5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy7 hours8.5 hours
Standby860 hours (35.8 days)400 hours (16.7 days)

➕ Other features

ZTE Grand X Max (Z787)Alcatel Idol S (6034R)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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: Black
• Java framework
• Colors: Slate, Fresh Rose, Cherry Red
• Oleophobic coating screen
• HD Voice
• EAP SIM
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

ZTE Grand X Max (Z787)Alcatel Idol S (6034R)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.48W/kg (head), 1W/kg (body)
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