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ZTE X990 (Messenger edition) vs Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)

Side by side comparison between ZTE X990 vs Huawei Nova 3e phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Huawei Nova 3e X ZTE X990 (Messenger edition) 02Points
ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.4"
TFT

320x240

2
MP
N/A
900
mAh

(Removable)

vs
27Points Huawei Nova 3e (128GB) Compare ZTE X990 X
Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5.8"
IPS

1080x2280

16
MP

24mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)

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X990 (Messenger edition)} 2 Advantages ZTE X990 (Messenger edition) vs Nova 3e (128GB)} 27 Advantages Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
+90 grams (3.15 ounces)61%
Lighter		vs145 grams (5.08 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
128MB (5MB available)vs+128GB (115GB available)23551 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 8GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)vs+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)59%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+LTPS IPS LCDAdvantage
LTPS IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x240 pixelsvs+1080x2280 pixels31 times
Higher resolution screen
167 PPIvs+435 PPI160%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.4"vs+5.8"142%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(dual camera) 16MP + 2MP8 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 24MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QCIF (176x144)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)81 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
50 apps (Windows Mobile)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69999 times
More apps available to download and use
2G EDGEvs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps1270 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+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Gyroscope, Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
900 mAhvs+3000 mAh2 times
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
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)		vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
WAP, HTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
6 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
FM (RDS)
MicroUSB 2.0 / USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
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πŸ“± Model features

ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
ModelX990 (Messenger edition)Nova 3e (128GB)
Other model namesZTE X990 Messenger edition by SFR华为 nova 3e ANE-AL00, Huawei P20 Lite, Huawei Anne
Country or region availablefeature not registeredChinaHong Kong
China, Hong Kong
BrandZTEHuawei
Release date3/1/20103/19/2018
Depth11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)60.8 x 106.8 millimeters (2.39 x 4.2 in)71.2 x 148.6 millimeters (2.8 x 5.85 in)
Weight90 grams (3.15 ounces)145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Display typeTFT LCDLTPS IPS LCD
Screen size2.4" inches5.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~27.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~79.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels1080x2280 pixels
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)167 PPI435 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
System versionWindows Mobile 6.5 Professional TitaniumAndroid 8.0 Oreo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Chipsetfeature not registered64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 659 (16nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core		Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredARM Mali-T830 MP2 900Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
RAM memoryfeature not registered4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage128MB (5MB available)128GB (115GB available)
External storageUntil 8GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps300/50 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 900/1800CDMA800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat6 850/900/1800/2100 (Bands 1,3,5,8)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

πŸ“· Camera

ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels(dual camera)
16 megapixels
2MP f/2.4
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)QCIF (176x144)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1Β΅m pixel
AutofocusNot supportedPDAF: phase detection autofocus
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 registeredSupported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported24 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity900 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy8 hours17 hours
Standby480 hours (20 days)454 hours (18.9 days)

βž• Other features

ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
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 browserWAP, HTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Black on white, Black on silver
β€’ Windows Live Messenger
β€’ Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, PDF viewer
Java framework		β€’ Colors: Black, Gold, Sakura Pink, Klein Blue
β€’ USB OTG On-The-Go
β€’ Aluminum frame
β€’ 2.5D curved glass back
β€’ EMUI 8.0
β€’ Fast battery charging 9V/2A
β€’ VoLTE

☒️ Radiation rate

ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
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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