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ZTE Grand X Max (Z787) vs HTC Desire C (CDMA)

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

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Compare HTC Desire C X ZTE Grand X Max (Z787) 18Points
6"
TFT

720x1280

8
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

3200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
02Points HTC Desire C (CDMA) Compare ZTE Grand X Max X
3.5"
TFT

320x480

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? ZTE Grand X Max (Z787)

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Grand X Max (Z787)} 18 Advantages ZTE Grand X Max (Z787) vs Desire C (CDMA)} 2 Advantages HTC Desire C (CDMA)
+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)180%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs600MHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)56%
Thinner
vs12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+720x1280 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+245 PPI48%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs165 PPI
+6"71%
Larger screen
vs3.5"
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+(front) 1MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+Android 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage
Android 4.4.2 KitKat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
vs3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps
+3200 mAh160%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1230 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
172 grams (6.02 ounces)vs+100 grams (3.5 ounces)72%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

18 Common items in both devices
8GB (4GB available)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

ZTE Grand X Max (Z787)HTC Desire C (CDMA)
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ModelGrand X Max (Z787)Desire C (CDMA)
Other model namesCricket ZTE Grand Xmax Z787, ZTE Z787Cricket HTC Desire C Muve Music
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandZTEHTC
Release date10/1/201411/26/2012
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)83.1 x 162.1 millimeters (3.27 x 6.38 in)60.6 x 107.2 millimeters (2.39 x 4.22 in)
Weight172 grams (6.02 ounces)100 grams (3.5 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

ZTE Grand X Max (Z787)HTC Desire C (CDMA)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size6" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~73.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~56.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)245 PPI165 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

ZTE Grand X Max (Z787)HTC Desire C (CDMA)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

ZTE Grand X Max (Z787)HTC Desire C (CDMA)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8212) (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

ZTE Grand X Max (Z787)HTC Desire C (CDMA)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR2512MB
Internal storage8GB (4GB available)
eMMC 4.5
4GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

ZTE Grand X Max (Z787)HTC Desire C (CDMA)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps3.1 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
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)HTC Desire C (CDMA)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsVGA (640x480)
FlashLED flashNot 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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo only main camerafeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

ZTE Grand X Max (Z787)HTC Desire C (CDMA)
Front camera (secondary)1 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1280x720 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Not supported
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)HTC Desire C (CDMA)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphonesfeature not registered
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

ZTE Grand X Max (Z787)HTC Desire C (CDMA)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

ZTE Grand X Max (Z787)HTC Desire C (CDMA)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

ZTE Grand X Max (Z787)HTC Desire C (CDMA)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3200 mAh1230 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging
Quick Charge
Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy7 hoursfeature not registered
Standby860 hours (35.8 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

ZTE Grand X Max (Z787)HTC Desire C (CDMA)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Java framework
• Colors: White, Black, Red
• HTS Sense 4.0 UI
• HTC Beats Audio
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

ZTE Grand X Max (Z787)HTC Desire C (CDMA)
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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