ZTE Max XL

  • Released 2017, April
    180g, 9.4mm thickness
    Android 7.1.1
    16GB/32GB storage, microSD slot
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  • 6.0"
    1080x1920 pixels
  • 13MP
    1080p
  • 2GB RAM
    Snapdragon 435
  • 3990mAh
    Li-Ion

ZTE Max XL - Specs

Network Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900
4G bands LTE (unspecified)
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA)
Launch Announced 2017, April
Status Available. Released 2017, April
Body Dimensions 165.1 x 83.8 x 9.4 mm (6.5 x 3.30 x 0.37 in)
Weight 180 g (6.35 oz)
SIM Nano-SIM
Display Type IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 6.0 inches, 99.2 cm2 (~71.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~367 ppi density)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Platform OS Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm)
CPU Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU Adreno 505
Memory Card slot microSD, up to 256 GB
Internal 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Main Camera Single 13 MP, AF
Features LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video 1080p@30fps
Selfie camera Single 5 MP
Video
Sound Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
 Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Comms WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP, LE
GPS Yes, with A-GPS
Radio FM radio
USB Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Features Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Battery   Non-removable Li-Ion 3990 mAh battery
Charging Fast battery charging 18W (Quick Charge 2.0)
Talk time Up to 26 h 30 min (3G)
  Li-Ion 3400 mAh battery (for Sprint)
Stand-by
Talk time
Misc Colors Black
Models N9560
Price About 120 EUR

ZTE Max XL - User Reviews

  • I got rid of it for a LG styling 5 little better lol

  • Would not recommend the ZTE Max XL phone. Though it has a larger screen, thats where it ends. Issues as stated camera almost impossible to take great photos. Random restarts. Battery life quirky and if you are able to figure out what is causing the drain, it will hold the battery a little longer. One of my phones is stuck booting on logo screen. So in essence I am going to lose all my data once I do a factory restore which may or may not fix the booting problem. RIDICULOUS!!! My 2nd Max XL has started running so slow. Random updates are sent to phone kinda constantly which may be the culprit of the mfr actually making the phone slower so you go buy a new one. Henceforth it would not be this same miserable phone or a newer version of the miserable phone that may last 2 years at best. If anyone has ideas on how I can get my data off a phone that is stuck on the boost Mobile boot screen, please let me know.

  • Well. This phone is great really, don't ask much because it's from 2017, but it'll be better if it had more than 2GB of ram. The camera it's good by the way. If you know how to use it.

  • good phone for 1 year. 2nd year phone starts to go downhill. Battery charges not as good as before but fairly good. Lagging alot after year use. big screen thought it was good but not fun having large phone poke out of pocket. 5.5 is good enough i feel. This phone has the worst camera focus, no comparison to LG phones their cameras even for budget phones like LG Dynasty are phenomenal in-depth quick focus. ZTE needs to up their camera quality definitely.

  • Nard!

  • 5 Major suck issues over time, forcing me to buy another phone. 1.) The nav bar across the bottom, without explaination The Center ( Home ) button dies and doesn't return. I read it's called The Director and is an Easy Fix for a repair shop but how many fifth graders do they get going to a repair shop for a $100 off brand phone? 2.) Will randomly refuse/drop a MicroSD card already in use and acting as internal memory, ouch! 3.) Will occasionally and automatically factory data reset, will wipe itself with zero user input, and even stranger will suddenly recover back to the state it was in before self-wipe. 4.) Stops charging from overheat while idle if brightness is over 1% 5.) Will eventually and permenantly "No SIM - Insert SIM Card". Minor issues: Random restarts Random freezes Super fast battery drain Type C USB is a rare, expensive replacement. Sub-par micro-management access. Mysterious Updates (Google Play Constant) Passenger Jet Seatbelt Light Ding is loud and sudden while inserting /removing charger and doesn't have user control. Pros: Adreno 505 (plays some PPSSPP, MAME) Octa 1.4ghz (not retard slow) Thick shiny GorillaGlass that withstands many "wet" cleanings with 91% rubbing alcohol. Some unique emojis, gifs, 'Intelligence' features.

  • You literally just described my problems exactly

  • I bought this phone here in Ghana and anytime iinsert my Sim, it say "invalid Sim" it does not ask for an unlock code to show its locked to a network. It simply say invalid sim in the notification area. The phone works normally and iIeven use what's app on it via wifi. It only lacks cellular usage because invalid sim. Who can help me out on this. The phi e is branded to boost mobile. I called boost and they said nothing worthwhile. Please help me out to use this phone thanks in advance

  • Cannot connect to my Zhiyun Smooth Q gimbal it is saying Passcode or PNN is wrong, what is that?

  • So far I've been lucky,bases on what I read hear about this phone. It's 100x better than the Samsung galaxy J3 Emerge I recently returned to my service provider.That Sammy phone was a disappointing and annoying piece of junk. This ZTE Max XL is performing like a champ! I've been using for a few days now without any issues so far. Wish me luck.

  • This phone really has me disappointed. I've always love the ZTE phone but this one really let me down .it freezes up while trying to make calls and while watching videos and even playing games.. It also will get hot while charging ..ive never had a phone that the screen will go haywire while on it and looks like something from a X-ray .. I wish I could get my money back but all was allowed to do even days after gotten it was have them send me another phone.. Ugh does the same thing... I'm so over this ZTE SUCKS

  • I got this phone for $99+tax at BestBuy and am thrilled by it's performance. If it were slightly bigger, I could hang this on a wall land get rid of my TV. Voice recognition is superb. I don't think voice recognition has to do with a cellphone than the OS, but it is easy to use on this phone. Keyboard is a bit wacky, but once you get used to it, you start loving it. I haven't seen how the SD card behaves yet.... It has been more than 2 months now.

  • I wrote it someone on top but if ur not getting any even using ur Fon go into ur apps on ur home screen look for the voice mail app and set it up. After to make sure if u want to hear it to me its annoying so I picked the second option on the notifications of it. It shows on ur notification bar once ur done setting it up go to ur Fon settings and goto apps or notifications find that icon that u played with says voice mail and make sure its not blocked if u want the step by step detailed answer I wrote it to someone else its on top of these reviews gl

  • You have to go into apps the icon with dots look for voice mail BC its a external voice mail. Go in n get in the settings make sure its not set to block personal I have it at silent which should b the seconded on the options. Next got to ur Fon settings and then apps, then look for voice mail make sure its got permissions n no blocks if u want to know wen by noise n not as a notification set to priority hope that helps

  • This phone is a piece of junk. Screen goes black watching videos.. Lags like syrup running uphill.. And the bloatware is crazy. I would not recommend this phone to Anyone. Glad it was a freebie. Will be getting a new phone pronto to replace this.

  • Not a good phone. Always freezes. Apps open that I didn't touch. Sorry I purchased this phone. Will go back to Samsung Galaxy.

  • This phone is junk! I would not recommend it to anyone for any reason. I have problems with camera Focus and screen not working correctly. My notification light was constantly going off whether there was anything new or not.

  • On my second(2nd) Max Xl sadly. Phone has screen shut-off issue while watching videos.You can hear the video but can not see the video! Camera a little slow to focus, i've noticed a little lag when deleting a pic.Hope they fix these issues soon or definitely with the 2nd version if they decide to make a Max Xl 2??

  • I can get a voicemail but don't get any kind of notification.

  • Does anyone know how to get a voicemail on this phone?

  • Could someone please confirm to me if this device works with the 4g lte AWS band?

  • I live 7 months in Canada and 5 months down in Florida. I use Telus while I am in Canada and some other provider while down in the US. 1. Will I have any problems unlocking the phone? 2. Will the phone be useable in both locations with the appropriate sim? Your advice would be most appreciated.

  • everything in phone looks good but just 16gb storage 2GB ram in 2017 is not fair, should be like 32Gb 3GB RAM and 5500mah bbattery

  • It's called a BUDGET phone for a reason

  • I wanted to know is the volume louder then lggstylo3

  • Woah, this phone seems like the best phone that will ever come out. It has 2 gigabytes of RAM! Who needs all that extra memory with the 4 to 6 gigs of RAM? You trying to run Crysis 3 on your phone, hahah! And a 1080p display? That's still hip! 1440p is only for those lame guys who has 20/20 vision. And best of all the best processor of all time, the Snapdragon 435 ARM CPU. I mean, that sounds like it should stay in 2012 but that Adreno 505 GPU is going to make gaming somewhat better as opposed to the Adreno 405 found on the ZTE Zmax Pro. I think the ZTE Zmax Pro is still a superior phone because of the better CPU. The Nougat isn't really a selling point with me because you only get like 3 actual good features like dual multitasking, and better battery optimization. Other than that, don't get this phone unless you don't have a Zmax Pro.

  • Snapdragon 435 and 2 gb ram..what year is it?

  • Good phone for good price.

  • Wow ZTE z max pro with bigger battery.... Lame