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4G IPS LCD Smartphone

ZTE Z986U Blade Max 3 LTE-A

ZTE · Announced Apr 2017

About ZTE Blade Max 3

The ZTE Blade Max 3 presents a modest yet functional silhouette, measuring 83.8 mm wide, 164.8 mm tall and just 8.9 mm thick while weighing in at 180 grams. Front and center is a 5.98‑inch IPS TFT LCD panel that delivers a Full HD resolution of 1080 by 1920 pixels, offering clear colours and decent viewing angles for everyday use. The single‑SIM configuration keeps the design straightforward, allowing the handset to sit comfortably in the hand without unnecessary bulk.

Inside, the device runs Google Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, paired with 2 gigabytes of RAM to handle basic multitasking and app navigation. Power comes from a 4 000 mAh battery, which aims to provide enough endurance for a full day of moderate usage. Together, these specifications define a budget‑friendly smartphone that focuses on delivering a solid display and reliable performance without frills.

Technical Specifications

Display
Size
5.98 inch
Type
Color IPS TFT LCD display
Resolution
1080x1920
Color depth
24-bit, 8-bit HDR
Subpixel
RGB Matrix (3 subpixels)
Screen-to-body
71.5%
Active area
74.52 × 132.48 mm
Touch
Capacitive multi-touch sensing screen
Performance
Processor
Snapdragon 625
CPU
Octa-core, up to 2 GHz
GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 506
Process
14 nm
Platform
Google Android
Memory
RAM
2 GiB
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
Type
Lithium-ion
Cameras
Main
4160×3120 · 1× optical visibility
Front
2560×1920 visibility
Dimensions
Size
83.8 × 164.8 × 8.9 mm
Weight
180 g
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5
Wi-Fi services
Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Tethering
Bluetooth profiles
A2DP, AVRCP
USB
USB Type-C reversible
USB services
USB charging, USB fast charging, USB Host, USB On-The-Go 1.3, USB Power Delivery
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
GPS services
Simultaneous GPS (S-GPS), Assisted GPS, Geotagging, QuickGPS
LTE · 6 bandsUMTS · 3 bandsGSM · 4 bandsCDMA · 2 bands
All LTE bands (6)
  • LTE 1700/2100 MHz (Band 4, AWS)
  • LTE 1900 MHz (Band 2, PCS)
  • LTE 1900 MHz (Band 25) bands
  • LTE 700 MHz (Band 12)
  • LTE 700 MHz (Band 13)
  • LTE 850 MHz (Band 5)
All UMTS bands (3)
  • UMTS 1700/2100MHz (Band IV, AWS)
  • UMTS 1900MHz (Band II, PCS)
  • UMTS 850MHz (Band V, CLR)
All GSM bands (4)
  • GSM 1800MHz (B3)
  • GSM 1900MHz (PCS, B2)
  • GSM 850MHz (B5)
  • GSM 900MHz (B8)
All CDMA bands (2)
  • CDMA 1900MHz (BC1/BC14, PCS)
  • CDMA 800MHz (BC0, 850)
Audio
Channels
stereo
Output
3.5mm
Sensors
Sensors
Accelerometer, Compass, Fingerprint sensor, Gyroscope, Hall sensor, Light intensity sensor, Proximity sensor
Features
Fingerprint
Yes (fingerprint sensor)
SIM
Nano-SIM (4FF)
Carrier
United States Cellular Corporation
Markets
North America (NA) (USA)
Extras
Haptic touch feedback
Software extras
Voice Command, Navigation software
Regulatory
HAC
M4, T3
Data status
Preliminary

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