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ZTE ZMax (Z970) vs LG Stylus 3 (M400Y)

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

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Compare LG Stylus 3 X ZTE ZMax (Z970) 04Points
ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5.7"
TFT

720x1280

8
MP

1.6mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3400
mAh

(Removable)

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12Points LG Stylus 3 (M400Y) Compare ZTE ZMax X
LG Stylus 3 (M400Y)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5.7"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG Stylus 3 (M400Y)

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ZMax (Z970)} 4 Advantages ZTE ZMax (Z970) vs Stylus 3 (M400Y)} 12 Advantages LG Stylus 3 (M400Y)
+16GB (12GB available)33%
More internal storage for applications and files		vs16GB (9GB available)
+3400 mAh6%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs3200 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos		vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys		vsNot supported
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core49%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
190 grams (6.65 ounces)vs+149 grams (5.22 ounces)28%
Lighter
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)20%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 13MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 1.6MPvs+(front) 8MP4 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.4.2 KitKatvs+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
27 Common items in both devices
2GB / 2GB LPDDR3
16 million
720x1280 pixels
258 PPI
5.7"
LED flash
Only digital zoom
+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

ZTE ZMax (Z970)LG Stylus 3 (M400Y)
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ModelZMax (Z970)Stylus 3 (M400Y)
Other model namesZTE ZMax LTE-A, ZTE Z970, ZTE ZMax 4G LTELG Stylus 3 16GB 2GB RAM, LG-M400Y, LGM400Y, LG PH3
Country or region availablefeature not registeredSouth AfricaTurkey
South Africa, Turkey
BrandZTELG
Release date9/1/20143/1/2017
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)83.8 x 162.6 millimeters (3.3 x 6.4 in)79.8 x 155.6 millimeters (3.14 x 6.13 in)
Weight190 grams (6.65 ounces)149 grams (5.22 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

ZTE ZMax (Z970)LG Stylus 3 (M400Y)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.7" inches5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~72.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)258 PPI258 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

ZTE ZMax (Z970)LG Stylus 3 (M400Y)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

ZTE ZMax (Z970)LG Stylus 3 (M400Y)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)64bit: MediaTek MT6750 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)		Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305 400MhzARM Mali-T860 MP2 520Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

ZTE ZMax (Z970)LG Stylus 3 (M400Y)
RAM memory2GB2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)16GB (9GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

ZTE ZMax (Z970)LG Stylus 3 (M400Y)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 700/1700/1900/2100/2600LTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (40)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

ZTE ZMax (Z970)LG Stylus 3 (M400Y)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

ZTE ZMax (Z970)LG Stylus 3 (M400Y)
Front camera (secondary)1.6 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution1536x1024 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
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 ZMax (Z970)LG Stylus 3 (M400Y)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

ZTE ZMax (Z970)LG Stylus 3 (M400Y)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

ZTE ZMax (Z970)LG Stylus 3 (M400Y)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

ZTE ZMax (Z970)LG Stylus 3 (M400Y)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-44E1F
Battery capacity3400 mAh3200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging6W (5V/1.2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy14 hours8 hours
Standby360 hours (15 days)340 hours (14.2 days)

➕ Other features

ZTE ZMax (Z970)LG Stylus 3 (M400Y)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Dolby Digital sound
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework		• Colors: Gray, Gold
• Smart Pen Pro
• Quick Shutter, Quick Selfie

☢️ Radiation rate

ZTE ZMax (Z970)LG Stylus 3 (M400Y)
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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