Vertu Constellation 2013 vs ZTE Max XL

Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.

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Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

  • Width

    Constellation 2013: 13.4 mm narrower

    Constellation 2013:
    70.4 mm
    Max XL:
    83.8 mm
  • Screen diagonal

    Constellation 2013: 1.7 in smaller diagonal

    Constellation 2013:
    4.3 in
    Max XL:
    6 in
  • Depth

    Max XL: 1.8 mm thinner

    Constellation 2013:
    11.2 mm
    Max XL:
    9.4 mm
  • Height

    Constellation 2013: 22.9 mm shorter

    Constellation 2013:
    142.2 mm
    Max XL:
    165.1 mm
  • Release year

    Constellation 2013:
    2013
    Max XL:
    2017

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

  1. 1. Constellation 2013

    Height:
    142.2 mm
    Width:
    70.4 mm
    Depth:
    11.2 mm +1.8 mm versus Max XL
  2. 2. Max XL

    Height:
    165.1 mm +22.9 mm versus Constellation 2013
    Width:
    83.8 mm +13.4 mm versus Constellation 2013
    Depth:
    9.4 mm

Weight

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

  1. 1. Constellation 2013

    179 g

  2. 2. Max XL

    180 g

    +1 g versus Constellation 2013

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

  1. 1. Constellation 2013

    Screen diagonal:
    4.3 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    16:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    51 cm²
  2. 2. Max XL

    Screen diagonal:
    6 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    16:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    99.2 cm²

Max XL has approximately 94.7% more rectangular screen area than Constellation 2013.

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

No unambiguous storage/RAM pairings are recorded. See the original specifications below.

Constellation 2013: Original memory entry

32 GB

Max XL: Original memory entry

32 GB · 2 GB RAM (Sprint) 16 GB · 2 GB RAM

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. Constellation 2013

NFC:
Yes
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
No

2. Max XL

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 256 GB

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

Recorded battery capacity

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

  1. 1. Constellation 2013

    1800 mAh

  2. 2. Max XL

    3990 mAh

    +2190 mAh versus Constellation 2013

Specifications

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1. Constellation 20132. Max XL

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for Constellation 2013, Max XL.
SpecificationConstellation 2013Max XL
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 142.2 Х 70.4 Х 11.2 mm
  • 165.1 Х 83.8 Х 9.4 mm
Weight
  • 179 g
  • 180 g
Technology
  • Sapphire crystal glass
  • IPS LCD
Screen size
  • 4.3" inch
  • 6" inch
Screen resolution
  • 720 x 1280 px
  • 1080 x 1920 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 32 GB
  • 32 GB
  • 2 GB RAM (Sprint) 16 GB
  • 2 GB RAM
Memory card support
  • No
  • microSD
  • up to 256 GB
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 1800 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
  • 3990 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS
  • Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
  • Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Chipset Unknown
  • Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm)
NFC
  • Yes
Unknown
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for Constellation 2013, Max XL.
SpecificationConstellation 2013Max XL
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 51.0 cm2
  • 99.2 cm2
Screen format
  • 16:9 (height:width)
  • 16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 50.9%
  • 71.7%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 342 PPI
  • 367 PPI
Screen protection
  • Scratch-proof glass
  • Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for Constellation 2013, Max XL.
SpecificationConstellation 2013Max XL
Rear camera, main
  • 13 MP
  • Single
  • 13 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 13 MP
  • AF
  • 13 MP
  • AF
Functions
  • Dual-LED flash
  • LED flash
  • HDR
  • panorama
Video
  • Yes
  • 1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie
  • 1.3 MP
  • Single
  • 5 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • 1.3 MP
  • 5 MP
Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for Constellation 2013, Max XL.
SpecificationConstellation 2013Max XL
Processor CPU
  • Dual-core 1.7 GHz
  • Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Graphics processor GPU Unknown
  • Adreno 505
Antutu 7 score * Unknown
  • 40132
GeekBench 4 Single Core * Unknown
  • 674
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core * Unknown
  • 2505
GeekBench 4 RenderScript * Unknown
  • 2252
GeekBench 5 Single Core * Unknown
  • 124
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core * Unknown
  • 608
General specs
General specs — specifications for Constellation 2013, Max XL.
SpecificationConstellation 2013Max XL
Release date
  • 2013
  • October
  • 2017
  • April
Colors
  • Cappuccino
  • Black
  • Orange
  • Mocha
  • Raspberry
  • Pure Navy Alligator
  • Pure Plum Alligator
  • Black
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 5000 EUR
  • 120 EUR
Battery life
  • Stand by time- Up to 405 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 14 h 30 min (3G) Music play - Up to 43 h
  • Talking time- Up to 26 h 30 min (3G)
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Constellation 2013, Max XL.
SpecificationConstellation 2013Max XL
SIM card
  • Nano-SIM
  • Nano-SIM
Network
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 -4G - LTE
Speed
  • HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
  • HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
  • LTE-A (2CA)
GPRS
  • Yes
  • Yes
Edge
  • Yes
  • Yes
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
  • dual-band
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • hotspot
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
  • WiFi Direct
  • hotspot
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
USB
  • microUSB 2.0
  • Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Bluetooth
  • 4.0
  • A2DP
  • LE
  • 4.2
  • A2DP
  • LE
Harmful irradiation
  • SAR - 0.68 W/kg (head) 0.98 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 0.49 W/kg (head)
Unknown
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for Constellation 2013, Max XL.
SpecificationConstellation 2013Max XL
Radio
  • No
  • FM radio
Others
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Other features
Other features — specifications for Constellation 2013, Max XL.
SpecificationConstellation 2013Max XL
Dop
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass - Titanium body (forged grade 5) and luxurious calf leather covered rear panel - Also known as Vertu Constellation RM-851V
  • Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
  • accelerometer
  • proximity
  • compass - Fast battery charging (Quick Charge 2.0) - For Boost/Virgin Mobile Also known as ZTE Blade X Max for Sprint/Cricket