ZTE Kis 3 Max (V830w) vs Huawei Honor 5A (LYO-L21)

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Side by side comparison between ZTE Kis 3 Max vs Huawei Honor 5A phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/12/2017 11:18 PM, updated: 6/4/2025 11:19 AM

Compare Huawei Honor 5A X ZTE Kis 3 Max (V830w) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

2mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1850
mAh

(Removable)

17Points Huawei Honor 5A (LYO-L21) Compare ZTE Kis 3 Max X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Honor 5A (LYO-L21)

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3 Advantages ZTE Kis 3 Max (V830w)	vs	17 Advantages Huawei Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
+137 grams (4.8 ounces)2% Lighter	vs	140 grams (4.9 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
1.3GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+1GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)9% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR33 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2GB available)	vs	+16GB (10GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 128GB microSD, microSDHC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	vs	+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)1% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x854 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
218 PPI	vs	+294 PPI35% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"	vs	+5"11% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 13MP154% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 5MP156% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.4.2 KitKat	vs	+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1850 mAh	vs	+2200 mAh19% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

24 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera

HD (1280x720)

(front) HD (1280x720)

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	ZTE Kis 3 Max (V830w)	Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
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Model	Kis 3 Max (V830w)	Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
Other model names	ZTE Kis 3 Max 3G	Huawei Honor 5A Dual-SIM LYO-L21
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Russia
Brand	ZTE	Huawei
Release date	10/1/2014	6/1/2016
Depth	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	66 x 132 millimeters (2.6 x 5.2 in)	72.5 x 144.2 millimeters (2.85 x 5.68 in)
Weight	137 grams (4.8 ounces)	140 grams (4.9 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	ZTE Kis 3 Max (V830w)	Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~64.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	218 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	ZTE Kis 3 Max (V830w)	Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	Emotion UI 3.1
⚙️ Processor
	ZTE Kis 3 Max (V830w)	Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6572 (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6735P (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP1 500Mhz	ARM Mali-T720 MP1 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	ZTE Kis 3 Max (V830w)	Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	4GB (2GB available)	16GB (10GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	ZTE Kis 3 Max (V830w)	Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 7, 8, 20) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	ZTE Kis 3 Max (V830w)	Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
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
	ZTE Kis 3 Max (V830w)	Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	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
	ZTE Kis 3 Max (V830w)	Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	ZTE Kis 3 Max (V830w)	Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	ZTE Kis 3 Max (V830w)	Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	ZTE Kis 3 Max (V830w)	Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1850 mAh	2200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	feature not registered
Standby	300 hours (12.5 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	ZTE Kis 3 Max (V830w)	Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Black, White	• Colors: Black, White, Gold
☢️ Radiation rate
	ZTE Kis 3 Max (V830w)	Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
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