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ZTE X990 (Messenger edition) vs Vivo NEX S (256GB)

Side by side comparison between ZTE X990 vs Vivo NEX S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Vivo NEX S X ZTE X990 (Messenger edition) 04Points
ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.4"
TFT

320x240

2
MP
N/A
900
mAh

(Removable)

vs
26Points Vivo NEX S (256GB) Compare ZTE X990 X
Vivo NEX S (256GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6.59"
AMOLED

1080x2316

12
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Vivo NEX S (256GB)

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X990 (Messenger edition)} 4 Advantages ZTE X990 (Messenger edition) vs NEX S (256GB)} 26 Advantages Vivo NEX S (256GB)
+Until 8GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+90 grams (3.15 ounces)121%
Lighter		vs199 grams (6.97 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general		vsNot supported
128MB (5MB available)vs+256GB (236GB available)48332 times
More internal storage for applications and files
11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)vs+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)48%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x240 pixelsvs+1080x2316 pixels32 times
Higher resolution screen
167 PPIvs+388 PPI132%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.4"vs+6.59"175%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP8 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-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) 8MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QCIF (176x144)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)326 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) 1024 Mbps4338 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 sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
900 mAhvs+4000 mAh3 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)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/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE 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
5 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
MicroUSB 2.0 / USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
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πŸ“± Model features

ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)Vivo NEX S (256GB)
ModelX990 (Messenger edition)NEX S (256GB)
Other model namesZTE X990 Messenger edition by SFRNEXζ——θˆ°η‰ˆ, vivo NEX Special edition, NEX Ultimate, BBK Apex
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)China
(Global, International), China
BrandZTEVivo
Release date3/1/20106/1/2018
Depth11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)60.8 x 106.8 millimeters (2.39 x 4.2 in)77 x 162 millimeters (3.03 x 6.38 in)
Weight90 grams (3.15 ounces)199 grams (6.97 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)Vivo NEX S (256GB)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size2.4" inches6.59" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~27.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~86% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels1080x2316 pixels
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)167 PPI388 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)Vivo NEX S (256GB)
System versionWindows Mobile 6.5 Professional TitaniumAndroid 8.1 Oreo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)Vivo NEX S (256GB)
Chipsetfeature not registered64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core		Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)Vivo NEX S (256GB)
RAM memoryfeature not registered8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128MB (5MB available)256GB (236GB available)
External storageUntil 8GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)Vivo NEX S (256GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps1024/150 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 900/1800CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedTD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat16 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,18,19,20,25,26,28)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
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)Vivo NEX S (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)QCIF (176x144)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.55" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4Β΅m pixel
AutofocusNot supportedPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredOIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)Vivo NEX S (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported8 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported3264x2448 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)Vivo NEX S (256GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)Vivo NEX S (256GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFiNot supported802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
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)Vivo NEX S (256GB)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)Vivo NEX S (256GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity900 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging22.5W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy8 hoursfeature not registered
Standby480 hours (20 days)feature not registered

βž• Other features

ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)Vivo NEX S (256GB)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, Red
β€’ Funtouch OS 4
β€’ 32-bit/192kHz audio
β€’ Pop-up front camera

☒️ Radiation rate

ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)Vivo NEX S (256GB)
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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