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ZTE Sydney (G-N295) vs ZTE Maven 3

Side by side comparison between ZTE Sydney vs ZTE Maven 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare ZTE Maven 3 X ZTE Sydney (G-N295) 01Point
3.2"
TFT

240x400

3.1
MP
N/A
820
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5"
IPS

480x854

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2115
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? ZTE Maven 3

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!

Sydney (G-N295)} 1 Advantage ZTE Sydney (G-N295) vs Maven 3} 26 Advantages ZTE Maven 3
+100 grams (3.5 ounces)57%
Lighter
vs157 grams (5.5 ounces)
34MBvs+8GB (4GB available)119 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSDvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)vs+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)26%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x400 pixelsvs+480x854 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
146 PPIvs+196 PPI34%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"vs+5"56%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 5MP56%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QCIF (176x144)vs+HD (1280x720)35 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
10 appsvs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
2G EDGEvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps635 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Resistivevs+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
Singlevs+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
820 mAhvs+2115 mAh158%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster

8 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Accelerometer
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
FM
+ specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

ZTE Sydney (G-N295)ZTE Maven 3
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ModelSydney (G-N295)Maven 3
Other model namesZTE Sydney G-N295, ZTE Sydney Optimus, ZTE SidneyAT&T ZTE Maven 3 Z835
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSAMexico
USA, Mexico
BrandZTEZTE
Release date7/27/20118/1/2017
Depth12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)50 x 102 millimeters (1.97 x 4.02 in)72.39 x 145.542 millimeters (2.85 x 5.73 in)
Weight100 grams (3.5 ounces)157 grams (5.5 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

ZTE Sydney (G-N295)ZTE Maven 3
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.2" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~57.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x400 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)146 PPI196 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

ZTE Sydney (G-N295)ZTE Maven 3
System versionProprietary OSAndroid 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

ZTE Sydney (G-N295)ZTE Maven 3
Chipsetfeature not registered32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 MSM8909 (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 304
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

ZTE Sydney (G-N295)ZTE Maven 3
RAM memoryfeature not registered1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage34MB8GB (4GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 16GB microSD
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

ZTE Sydney (G-N295)ZTE Maven 3
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandDual-Band 900/1800Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 900/1800GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/1900
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, 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 Sydney (G-N295)ZTE Maven 3
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)QCIF (176x144)HD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED 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
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

ZTE Sydney (G-N295)ZTE Maven 3
Front camera (secondary)Not supported2 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (640x480)
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 Sydney (G-N295)ZTE Maven 3
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, 3GPMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

ZTE Sydney (G-N295)ZTE Maven 3
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

ZTE Sydney (G-N295)ZTE Maven 3
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

ZTE Sydney (G-N295)ZTE Maven 3
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Li3708T42P3h553447
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity820 mAh2115 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6 hours18 hours
Standby312 hours (13 days)288 hours (12 days)

➕ Other features

ZTE Sydney (G-N295)ZTE Maven 3
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
Java framework
• Colors: Black
• LED notification
• HAC M3/T3
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

ZTE Sydney (G-N295)ZTE Maven 3
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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