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ZTE Nubia Z7 Max - Snapdragon 801, 2GB RAM / 32GB, 5.5" 1080p $99 US ($138 AUD) via BangGood

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ZTE Nubia Z7 Max - Snapdragon 801, 2GB RAM / 32GB, 5.5" 1080p $99 US ($138 AUD) via BangGoodAffiliate
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Need a backup phone?

Cheap, but powerful phone for people who don't mind getting their hands dirty with rooting the phone and flashing the ROM to something more recent.

The specifications, while a bit outdated, is still very capable and it runs the same chipset found in flagship devices like the Galaxy S5 and the Lg G3.

4G network support is not crash hot, but it does support the three essential LTE band 1,3,7. Telstra, Voda and Optus users (in that order) will find this phone suitable in metro areas.

Second SIM slot will only do 2G so this phone is pretty much a single SIM device.

Specs Value
Operating System Lollipop, customized with Nubia interface (OTA), upgradable to Bleeding Edge Nougat custom ROMs (CM 14.1)
3G WCDMA 850 / 900 / 2100mhz
4G LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 7(2600)
Announced date 2014 July
Dimension 152.7 x 76 x 8.7 mm, @ 160g
SIM MicroSIM, Dual sim probably not working
Display 1080p 5.5 inch, 71.1% screen to body ratio
Core Specs Snapdragon 801, Quad Core Krait 400
GPU Adreno 330
Card Slot Yes, MicroSD up to 64GB
Cameras 13mp autofocus LED flash, record up to2160p 30FPS, 5 megapixel selfie camera
Interface USB 2.0 Micro USB with Qualcomm Quick Charge, No NFC, No Qi charging
Power 3100 mAh non removable

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  • Pone on 26/12/2016 - 23:54
    +1

    I almost pull the trigger until I found the same "2G only" for second sim. :/

  • LimitRapid22 on 27/12/2016 - 00:03
    -4

    I wouldn't trust ZTE again, let alone one of their phones imported from China.

    https://www.cyberscoop.com/android-malware-china-huawei-zte-…

    It's a shame, since ZTE seemed like a reputable brand and this would of been okay deal, but I just wouldn't risk dealing with imported Chinese handsets from such manufacturers.

    • jackspratt on 27/12/2016 - 00:43

      but I just wouldn't risk dealing with imported Chinese handsets from such manufacturers.

      What is the "risk" compared to, say, the data Google/Apple/Microsoft/Facebook et al already collects on you when you are using their products?

      Not mention the NSA/ASD/GCHQ/SCS/CSE etc etc

      • LimitRapid22 on 27/12/2016 - 01:03
        +4

        The difference is that when you use those services mentioned, you agree to any potentional data collection when you agree to the terms of service.

        The way those Chinese servers were obtaining data from those android handsets waere through the firmware of the devices itself, and they were stealing it illegally…

        While Facebook or Microsoft may still know more about you than yourself, at least they state it openly and its the price you pay for using those free services.

        This on the other hand, was dodgy code hidden from the user on purpose lurking in firmware. Not even as a piece of system software for someone with a rooted device to try and delete manually!

        You're right about the NSA and such agencies, but that's with every single device sold… And they are not some random Chinese startup who has your personal data.

        • Windows7forever on 27/12/2016 - 06:31

          You should start a forum topic about this. I'm interested to know more.

    • kid-vhee on 27/12/2016 - 00:44

      people most often will custom ROM their chinese phone - cause of the bloatware shit.

      • LimitRapid22 on 27/12/2016 - 01:11
        +2

        Yeah I get that, and I did see that in the OP's post, but the data stealing malware was embedded within the firmware - not as part of the operating system.

        So, if you are able to install a custom ROM, some of those phones might not have a clean flashable bootloader available.

        Anyway, people can choose to do/buy whatever they want at the end of the day, but the reports are out there and I was just letting potential buys know to beware of such devices from these OEMs from these regions where it is susceptible to happen.

        • Axelstrife on 27/12/2016 - 01:18

          Firmware is the OS

        • LimitRapid22 on 27/12/2016 - 01:29
          +3

          @Axelstrife: Not typically, the firmware is usually the software that is dedicated to operating the functions of the device at a hardware level, not the operating system itself.

          For example, the touchscreen or card reader in your phone has firmware that allows it function and communicate with the operating system through the use of the device drivers within Android.

  • paulaus on 28/12/2016 - 14:08

    thanks bought one

  • rustyaxe on 29/12/2016 - 12:55

    I'm thinking of buying one of these but am balking due to a lack of bands support. Before you curse me for mentioning bands, I'm with Optus am am struggling to find details of Optus' coverage of band 7(2600) in Brisbane. Ideally I'd like to know the 3G/4G coverage of this phone in Brisbane - if anyone has one of these phones and wouldn't mind PMing me the IMEI number that would be awesome as it will allow me to check directly with Optus for this phone).

    Happy New Year! Long live Ozbargain!

  • TALLBALLER on 30/12/2016 - 05:52

    Is there much debate between this and the local stock s5???
    Or optus sleek x
    Need 2gb ram +storage

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