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Comparing the ZTE Blade A2 Plus vs ASUS Zenfone 3S Max

February 8, 2017

Two spanking new smartphones have been launched in India in the last week or so and both come with big batteries with reverse charging technology. I'm talking about the ZTE Blade A2 Plus and the ASUS Zenfone 3S Max. If you're keen on getting yourself a smartphone you don't want to charge every few hours, these two devices are a definite contender. We bring you a comparative, one-on-one between the two devices to help you make the right choice. So here's the ZTE Blade A2 Plus vs ASUS Zenfone 3S Max match up.

ZTE Blade A2 Plus vs ASUS Zenfone 3S Max – Tech Specs

 ASUS Zenfone 3S Max

ZTE Blade A2 Plus

Zenphone 3S Max
ZTE Blade A2 Plus Grey

Display

The ZTE Blade A2 Plus has a bigger display when compared to the Zenfone 3S Max. Plus, its 2.5D curved glass gives it a finer display quality. Unless you are looking for a smaller, handier phone, the ZTE Blade A2 Plus gets the advantage here.

Display

Zenfone 3S Max

ZTE Blade A2 Plus

Screen Size

5.2 inches

5.5 inches

Resolution

1280x720 pixels

1920x1080 pixels

Hardware

Both devices are powered by the same processor power here, but the Zenfone 3S Max only has 3GB of RAM compared to the Blade's 4GB. With 4GB of RAM the Blade is likely to offer better performance when it comes to multi tasking activities.


Hardware

Zenfone 3S Max

ZTE Blade A2 Plus

Processor

1.5GHz octa-core MediaTek MT6750 SoC

1GHz octa-core/MediaTek MT6750T

RAM

3GB

4GB

Internal storage

32GB

32GB

Expandable storage

microSD/ Up To 2TB

microSD/ Up To 256GB

Camera

On the camera front, both the smartphones appear equally matched on paper. However, these are not camera-centric phones and I doubt they would be doing something extraordinary here. If you are a photo enthusiast, you may want to consider other smartphones like the Honor 6X or Oppo A57.

Camera

Zenfone 3S Max

ZTE Blade A2 Plus

Rear Camera

13MP

13MP

Front Camera

8MP

8MP

Flash

Available

Available

Software

The Zenfone gets a big plus when it comes to the operating system as it brings the advantage of Android Nougat to the table. Multi window mode, ZenTouch Motion Gesture for quick app launch and game supporting app Game Genie are some of the cool features you can enjoy on the Zenfone. The Blade disappoints by denying users the benefits of the latest OS.

Software

Zenfone 3S Max

ZTE Blade A2 Plus

OS

Android 7.0 Nougat

Android 6.0 Marshmallow

Skin

ZenUI 3.0

Mifavor 3.5 OS

Android 7.0 Nougat


No

Connectivity

Connectivity

Zenfone 3S Max

ZTE Blade A2 Plus

WiFi

802.11ac

802.11 b/g/n

GPS

Available

Available

Bluetooth

v 4.0

v 4.0

NFC

Not Available

Not Available

Infrared

Not Available

Not Available

FM

Not Available

Available

SIM

SIM

Zenfone 3S Max

ZTE Blade A2 Plus

Number of SIMs

2

2

Type

Micro/Nano

Nano/Nano

4G LTE

Available

Available

Sensors

Sensors

Zenfone 3S Max

ZTE Blade A2 Plus

Fingerprint Sensor

Available

Available

Compass

Available

Available

Proximity sensor

Available

Available

Accelerometer

Available

Available

Ambient light sensor

Available

Available

Gyroscope

Available

Not Available

Barometer

Not Available

Not Available

Temperature sensor

Not Available

Not Available

ALSO READ:  Zenfone 3S Max Launched in India - Price, Specs, and Availability

Battery Capacity

When it comes to the battery, both devices sport a 5000 mAh battery with reverse charging technology. However, there might be a tiny advantage to the Zenfone 3S Max considering it has a smaller display with a lower resolution, thereby extending its battery life.

Battery

Zenfone 3S Max

ZTE Blade A2 Plus

Battery capacity

5000 mAh

5000 mAh

Quick Charging

Available

Available

Other Specs

Despite the big battery, the Zenfone 3S Max is the lighter of the two devices. That makes it much more easier to handle, particularly if you are using it one one hand a lot.

Other Specs

Zenfone 3S Max

ZTE Blade A2 Plus

Colors

Gold, Black

Gold, Grey

Dimensions

149.5 x 73.7 x 8.85 mm

155 x 76.2 x 9.8 mm

Weight

175 gms

189 gms

Price

Rs.14,999

Rs.11,999

Buy On

Buy on Flipkart
Buy on Flipkart

What to Buy? ZTE Blade A2 Plus vs ASUS Zenfone 3S Max

We've had a look at the tech specs of both the ZTE Blade A2 Plus vs ASUS Zenfone 3S Max. The ZTE Blade A2 Plus shines when it comes to the display and does get the advantage of a better RAM. If quick charging is important to you, then the Blade does offer that advantage as well. The Zenfone 3S Max on the other hand is less hefty for a smartphone with a big battery and brings the advantages of the latest Android OS, the Nougat. With both devices more or less well matched, you have the price to consider, and that's a whopping Rs.3000 extra for the Zenfone 3S Max.

If you are price conscious, the choice is clearly the Blade A2 Plus. But if you are looking for a reliable overall package, the decision should most likely go ASUS' way, considering the  Brand name and better after sales service. On the other hand, if you are looking for value for your money, you'd be better off picking the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4, which shines all round and is available at a great price. The choice is yours.

Zenfone 3S Max
Zenphone 3S Max
  • 3 GB RAM | 32 GB ROM | Expandable Upto 2 TB
  • 5.2 inch HD Display
  • 13MP Primary Camera | 8MP Front
  • 5000 mAh Polymer Battery
  • 1.5GHz octa-core MediaTek MT6750 SoC

Flipkart Rating As On 7th Feb, 2016 (1 Day Old)

Buy the Zenfone 3S Max
ZTE Blade A2 Plus
ZTE Blade A2 Plus
  • 4 GB RAM | 32 GB ROM | Expandable Upto 128 GB
  • 5.5 inch Full HD Display
  • 13MP Primary Camera | 8MP Front
  • 5000 mAh Battery
  • MTK MT6750T Cortex A53 Processor

Flipkart Rating As On 7th Feb, 2016

Buy the ZTE Blade A2 Plus

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