ZTE ZMax (Z970) vs BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)

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Side by side comparison between ZTE ZMax vs BlackBerry Priv phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/21/2016 5:51 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 1:35 PM

Compare BlackBerry Priv X ZTE ZMax (Z970) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
TFT

720x1280

8
MP

1.6mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3400
mAh

(Removable)

19Points BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3) Compare ZTE ZMax X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.4"
AMOLED

1440x2560

18
MP

2mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3410
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)

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4 Advantages ZTE ZMax (Z970)	vs	19 Advantages BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)
+190 grams (6.65 ounces)1% Lighter	vs	192 grams (6.72 ounces)
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)6% Thinner	vs	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+5.7"6% Larger screen	vs	5.4"
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core99% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB	vs	+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)	vs	+32GB (22GB available)83% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC63 times More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen
258 PPI	vs	+544 PPI111% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 18MP125% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
(front) 1.6MP	vs	+(front) 2MP22% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.4.2 KitKat	vs	+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3400 mAh	vs	+3410 mAh1% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

21 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

(front) HD (1280x720)

4G LTE-A

Capacitive

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	ZTE ZMax (Z970)	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	ZMax (Z970)	Priv (STV100-3)
Other model names	ZTE ZMax LTE-A, ZTE Z970, ZTE ZMax 4G LTE	BlackBerry Privilege STV100-3, RIM Venice
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), Australia, Canada, China, Philippines, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia
Brand	ZTE	BlackBerry
Release date	9/1/2014	11/6/2015
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	83.8 x 162.6 millimeters (3.3 x 6.4 in)	77.2 x 147 millimeters (3.04 x 5.79 in)
Weight	190 grams (6.65 ounces)	192 grams (6.72 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	ZTE ZMax (Z970)	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)
Display type	TFT LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	5.7" inches	5.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	258 PPI	544 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	ZTE ZMax (Z970)	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)
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	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	ZTE ZMax (Z970)	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (20nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 418
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	ZTE ZMax (Z970)	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)
RAM memory	2GB	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	32GB (22GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	ZTE ZMax (Z970)	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	450/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 700/1700/1900/2100/2600	LTE Cat9 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2300/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,20,25,28,29,30), TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	ZTE ZMax (Z970)	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	18 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4896x3672 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	ZTE ZMax (Z970)	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)
Front camera (secondary)	1.6 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1536x1024 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
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 ZMax (Z970)	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	ZTE ZMax (Z970)	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	ZTE ZMax (Z970)	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	ZTE ZMax (Z970)	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3400 mAh	3410 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	14 hours	24 hours (1 day)
Standby	360 hours (15 days)	420 hours (17.5 days)
➕ Other features
	ZTE ZMax (Z970)	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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	Retractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Dolby Digital sound • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Black • LED notification • Quick Charge 2.0 (60% in 30min)
☢️ Radiation rate
	ZTE ZMax (Z970)	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)
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