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Side-by-side technical data
ZTE Groove X501 vs ZTE Nubia Neo 5 Max
Compare up to four phones using typed, normalized technical data. Measurements stay numeric, capabilities stay boolean, and options stay comparable.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
Which one is for you?
ZTE Groove X501, if you care about…
- Weight
- 127.6 g
- against 245 g
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
ZTE Nubia Neo 5 Max, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,100 mAh
- against 1,500 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 512 MB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
- Display Technology
- IPS LCD
- against TFT LCD
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Groove X501 | Nubia Neo 5 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm MSM7627 | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 |
| Processor Process Size | — | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 200 | Mali-G610 MC2 |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 0.8 GHz | 2.4 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 851,306 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | — |
| CPU Description | 800 MHz | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A78 cores at 2.4 GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | — | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 512 MB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR5X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | — | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | — |
| Maximum memory card | — | — |
Design
| Specification | Groove X501 | Nubia Neo 5 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Black, Titanium, Gold, Silver, Yellow, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 13.9 mm | 8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 62.5 mm | 88.44 mm |
| Body Height | 118.6 mm | 180.9 mm |
| Weight | 127.6 g Best value | 245 g |
| Usable Surface | 41.1 % | 86.4 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | Polycarbonate, Glass |
| Resistance Features | — | IP64, MIL-STD-810H, Pressure-Sensitive Zones |
| Waterproof Depth | — | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | — |
| Repairability Class | — | — |
| Foldable | No | No |
| Rugged Build | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | — |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — |
Battery
| Specification | Groove X501 | Nubia Neo 5 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 1,500 mAh | 7,100 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 80 W |
| Battery Features | — | Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | — | — |
| Wireless charging power | — | — |
| Charge cycles | — | — |
| Talk time | 5 h | — |
| Standby time | 300 h | — |
| Music playback time | — | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | — |
Display
| Specification | Groove X501 | Nubia Neo 5 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 3:2 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | TFT LCD | IPS LCD Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 1,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 3.2″ | 7.5″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 320 px | 1,280 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 480 px | 2,772 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 180 ppi | 407 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | — | IPS LCD, 120Hz, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
| Integrated Projector | No | No |
| Projector Brightness | — | — |
| Projector Horizontal Resolution | — | — |
| Projector Vertical Resolution | — | — |
| Cover display diagonal | — | — |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | — |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | — |
| Display colors | 256K colors | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Groove X501 | Nubia Neo 5 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Groove X501 | Nubia Neo 5 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Gaming Buttons |
Software
| Specification | Groove X501 | Nubia Neo 5 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 2.3 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 2.3 | 16 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | — |
| Direct OS Updates | — | Yes |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Web browser | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Groove X501 | Nubia Neo 5 Max |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Mini-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, eSIM Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G CDMA 850, 2G CDMA 1700, 2G CDMA 1900, 2G CDMA2000 1X, 2G CDMA2000 EV-DO, 2G CDMA2000 EV-DO REV.A | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | CDMA, EVDO | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | — | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 2.1 | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, microUSB, USB 2.0 | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, eSIM, VoLTE, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | — |
| SAR American Body | — | — |
| SAR (EU) head | — | — |
| SAR (EU) body | — | — |
| Messaging | — | — |
| Max. download speed | — | 14.4 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 5.76 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Groove X501 | Nubia Neo 5 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, EDR, Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, DTS, DTS:X, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE Best value |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | Groove X501 | Nubia Neo 5 Max |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | Groove X501 | Nubia Neo 5 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | — |
