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ZTE Max
N9520Samsung Galaxy Note Edge
AT&TSM-N915A
| Global Score | |
| 51.9 | 81.7 |
| Basic Information | |
| ZTE | Samsung |
| Android 4.1.2 | Android 5.0, 4.4 |
| 2014-01-28 | 2014-09-03 |
| 6.50 x 3.25 x 0.40 inches | 5.96 x 3.24 x 0.33 inches |
| 6.87 ounces | 6.14 ounces |
| Black and Gray | Black and White |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 239.00 | $ 249.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.7 inches | 5.6 inches |
| 720 x 1280 pixels (HD) | 1440 x 2560 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| 258 pixels per inch | 525 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.4 | 9.6 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8930 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 chipset |
| Krait (Dual-Core 1200 MHz) processor | Krait 450 (Quad-Core 2700 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB (533 MHz) RAM | 3 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 305 (450 MHz) GPU | Adreno 420 (500 MHz) GPU |
| 8.19 | 9.54 |
| Storage | |
| 8 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 5.06 | 8.12 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP | 16.00 MP + 3.70 MP |
| -- | f/2.20 aperture |
| -- | 31.00mm focal length |
| -- | 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor |
| 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 5.94 | 9.9 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| EV-DO A | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA |
| -- | Micro SIM |
| 3.1 | 7.3 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3200mAh Li-Ion Battery | 3000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 16 hours talk time | 18 hours talk time |
| 5.2 | 4.96 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| -- | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Galaxy Note Edge has a global score of 81.7, which is a lot better than ZTE Max's 51.9 overall score. These phones work with Android OS, but the Galaxy Note Edge has the newer 5.0 version and ZTE Max has Android 4.1.2 version. Galaxy Note Edge is a thinner and lighter phone than the ZTE Max, even though both of them were only released with a couple of months difference.
Samsung Galaxy Note Edge has a better performing processor than ZTE Max, because it has a much better graphics processing unit working at 500 megahertz, 2 GB more RAM and a greater number of faster cores. The Samsung Galaxy Note Edge features a much more vibrant screen than ZTE Max, because although it has a bit smaller screen, it also counts with a much higher 2560 x 1440 resolution and a lot better screen pixel density.
The Galaxy Note Edge has a lot bigger memory for applications, games, photos and videos than ZTE Max, because it has an external memory card slot that holds up to 128 GB and 32 GB internal storage capacity. Samsung Galaxy Note Edge shoots much better photos and videos than ZTE Max, because it has a much higher video resolution and a way better resolution camera.
The ZTE Max counts with just a little bit longer battery performance than Galaxy Note Edge, because it has a 3200mAh battery capacity against 3000mAh.
Samsung Galaxy Note Edge costs a little more than the ZTE Max, but it's still a great deal, as you can get a lot more features for that extra money.
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