LG G3 vs ZTE Nubia Z7 Max: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: LG G3 vs ZTE Nubia Z7 Max. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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LG G3LG G3Global · 2GB · 16GB
ZTE Nubia Z7 MaxZTE Nubia Z7 MaxChina · 2GB · 32GB
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Basics
LG G3
LG G3
Global · 2GB · 16GB
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ZTE Nubia Z7 Max
ZTE Nubia Z7 Max
China · 2GB · 32GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 6.4 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available
Design and Screen score 5.5Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 4.6Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score 5.2Camera --Camera
Connectivity score 6.4 Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score 4.8 Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
8.0
403 reviews
9.0
26 reviews

Technical specifications of the LG G3 vs ZTE Nubia Z7 Max

Specs where to buy LG G3 LG G3
Global · 2GB · 16GB 		ZTE Nubia Z7 Max prices ZTE Nubia Z7 Max
China · 2GB · 32GB
Inches 5.5" 5.5"
Resolution QHD FHD
Usable surface 76% useful 71% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 74.6 mm
146.3 mm
9.0 mm 		76.0 mm
152.7 mm
9.0 mm
Weight 149 g 160 g
Micro SnapD. 801
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 801
Quad-Core
RAM 2 GB RAM 2 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 65.495
v6 		42.433
v5
Battery 3000 mAh 3100 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.4
IMX135 Exmor RS
1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX214 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 2.1 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 5.0 Lollipop

Brand
Brand LG Nubia
Aliases G3 D850, G3 D855, G3 LS990, F400 S --

Release Date
Release date May 2014,
9 years ago 		July 2014,
9 years ago
State On Sale Not available
Market Global China

Design & Materials

Structure

LG G3
ZTE Nubia Z7 Max
LG G3
ZTE Nubia Z7 Max
Size
74.6 mm • 146.3 mm • 9.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
76.0 mm • 152.7 mm • 9.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 149 g 160 g
Usable surface 76 % 71 %
Materials Plastic Metal
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

White

Gold

Red

Violet
Black

White

Screen
Diagonal 5.5" 5.5"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution QHD
1440 x 2560 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 534 Pixels per inch 401 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.6
7.2
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.7
8.7
Is it comfortable?
8.4
8.9
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.4
8.0
Number of reviews
403 reviews
26 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AC Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AC
CPU 4x Krait 400 2.5 GHz 4x Krait 400 2.5 GHz
Type Quad-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 28 nm
64 Bits No No

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 330 Qualcomm Adreno 330

RAM
RAM 2 GB 2 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
65.495
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 44% of devices
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42.433
Antutu v5
Overall performance better than 16% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 16 GB 32 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint No No

Sensors
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED LED Notifications --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.3
8.7
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
7.9
9.3
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.5
8.7
Number of reviews
403 reviews
26 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX135 Exmor RS Sony IMX214 Exmor RS
Type CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.4 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.12 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/3.06" 1/3.06"

Features
Flash Dual LED LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 2.1 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
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DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.8
8.7
Quality of nighttime photos
7.3
7.0
Quality of selfies
7.4
7.2
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.5
8.2
Number of reviews
403 reviews
26 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • CDMA2000 EV-DO REV.A
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Micro SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Micro SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.0
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • SAP/SIM/rSAP (SIM Access Profile)
  • FTP (File Transfer Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • GOEP (Generic Object Exchange Profile)
  • APT-x
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.377 W/Kg on head
0.314 W/Kg on body 		--
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 0.390 W/Kg on head
0.760 W/Kg on body 		--

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.4
9.2
Quality of the GPS
8.0
9.2
And the WiFi?
8.6
9.2
Number of reviews
403 reviews
26 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
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3100 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Ion
Fast charge No No
Others
  • Wireless charging
  • Removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 7%
    Less than half day
  • 36%
    Less than a day
  • 39%
    One day
  • 16%
    More than one day
  • 2%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 15%
    Less than a day
  • 46%
    One day
  • 31%
    More than one day
  • 8%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
403 reviews
26 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 71%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 26%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 12%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 77%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 12%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 11%
    Never
  • 40%
    Once a year
  • 43%
    Every six months
  • 5%
    Every two months or less
  • 68%
    Never
  • 5%
    Once a year
  • 18%
    Every six months
  • 9%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
403 reviews
26 reviews
Prices
From $ 66 --
Prices unavailable