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ZTE ZMax (Z970) vs Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)

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

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Compare Xiaomi Black Shark 3 X ZTE ZMax (Z970) 05Points
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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23Points Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB) Compare ZTE ZMax X
Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

20mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4720
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)

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ZMax (Z970)} 5 Advantages ZTE ZMax (Z970) vs Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)} 23 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+190 grams (6.65 ounces)17%
Lighter		vs222 grams (7.77 ounces)
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)17%
Thinner		vs10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys		vsNot supported
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GBvs+12GB LPDDR55 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)vs+128GB (108GB available)8 times
More internal storage for applications and files
TFT LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixelsvs+1080x2400 pixels181%
Higher resolution screen
258 PPIvs+395 PPI53%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.7"vs+6.67"17%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(triple camera) 64MP + 13MP + 5MP9 times
Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 1.6MPvs+(front) 20MP12 times
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
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.4.2 KitKatvs+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
4G LTE-Avs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
3400 mAhvs+4720 mAh39%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)		vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
4.0 + 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.
14 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
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📱 Model features

ZTE ZMax (Z970)Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)
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ModelZMax (Z970)Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)
Other model namesZTE ZMax LTE-A, ZTE Z970, ZTE ZMax 4G LTE小米 BlackShark 3 5G (128GB + 12GB RAM), KLE-H0, KLE-A0
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandZTEXiaomi
Release date9/1/20143/3/2020
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)83.8 x 162.6 millimeters (3.3 x 6.4 in)77.33 x 168.72 millimeters (3.04 x 6.64 in)
Weight190 grams (6.65 ounces)222 grams (7.77 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

ZTE ZMax (Z970)Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)
Display typeTFT LCDAMOLED
Screen size5.7" inches6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)258 PPI395 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered90Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered500nits[typ]
HDR10+

🤖 Operating System

ZTE ZMax (Z970)Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 10
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

ZTE ZMax (Z970)Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)		Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305 400MhzQualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

ZTE ZMax (Z970)Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)
RAM memory2GB12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)128GB (108GB available)
UFS 3.0
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

ZTE ZMax (Z970)Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 700/1700/1900/2100/2600LTE Cat20
VoLTE
Global version (KLE-H0):
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
China version (KLE-A0):
LTE (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedGlobal version (KLE-H0):
SA/NSA (78)
China version (KLE-A0):
SA/NSA (41, 78, 79)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

ZTE ZMax (Z970)Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels(triple camera)
64 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.3120°
5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.72" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8Âľm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
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 on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

ZTE ZMax (Z970)Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)
Front camera (secondary)1.6 megapixels20 megapixels
Front camera resolution1536x1024 pixels5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.9Âľm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

ZTE ZMax (Z970)Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

ZTE ZMax (Z970)Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

ZTE ZMax (Z970)Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

ZTE ZMax (Z970)Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3400 mAh4720 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging65W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 4
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy14 hoursfeature not registered
Standby360 hours (15 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

ZTE ZMax (Z970)Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Lightning Black, Armor Gray, Star Silver
• Always-on display
• Stereo speakers
• Liquid Cooling System
• Physical pop-up gaming triggers

☢️ Radiation rate

ZTE ZMax (Z970)Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)
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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