Xiaomi Mi 5c vs ZTE Boost MAX+

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.

  • Weight

    Mi 5c: 59.8 g lighter

    Mi 5c:
    135 g
    Boost MAX+:
    194.8 g
  • Width

    Mi 5c: 12.9 mm narrower

    Mi 5c:
    69.7 mm
    Boost MAX+:
    82.6 mm
  • Screen diagonal

    Mi 5c: 0.55 in smaller diagonal

    Mi 5c:
    5.15 in
    Boost MAX+:
    5.7 in
  • Depth

    Mi 5c: 3.1 mm thinner

    Mi 5c:
    7.1 mm
    Boost MAX+:
    10.2 mm
  • Height

    Mi 5c: 20.7 mm shorter

    Mi 5c:
    144.4 mm
    Boost MAX+:
    165.1 mm
  • Release year

    Mi 5c:
    2017
    Boost MAX+:
    2015

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. Mi 5c

    Height:
    144.4 mm
    Width:
    69.7 mm
    Depth:
    7.1 mm
  2. 2. Boost MAX+

    Height:
    165.1 mm +20.7 mm versus Mi 5c
    Width:
    82.6 mm +12.9 mm versus Mi 5c
    Depth:
    10.2 mm +3.1 mm versus Mi 5c

Weight

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

  1. 1. Mi 5c

    135 g

  2. 2. Boost MAX+

    194.8 g

    +59.8 g versus Mi 5c

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. Mi 5c

    Screen diagonal:
    5.15 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    16:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    73.1 cm²
  2. 2. Boost MAX+

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

Boost MAX+ has approximately 22.5% more rectangular screen area than Mi 5c.

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.

Recorded RAM for Mi 5c, Boost MAX+, compared at the same storage capacity.
StorageMi 5cBoost MAX+
16 GB Not recorded 2 GB RAM
64 GB 3 GB RAM Not recorded

Practical features

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

1. Mi 5c

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

2. Boost MAX+

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

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. Mi 5c

    2860 mAh

  2. 2. Boost MAX+

    3400 mAh

    +540 mAh versus Mi 5c

Specifications

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1. Mi 5c2. Boost MAX+

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for Mi 5c, Boost MAX+.
SpecificationMi 5cBoost MAX+
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 144.4 Х 69.7 Х 7.1 mm
  • 165.1 Х 82.6 Х 10.2 mm
Weight
  • 135 g
  • 194.8 g
Technology
  • IPS LCD
  • IPS LCD
Screen size
  • 5.15" inch
  • 5.7" inch
Screen resolution
  • 1080 x 1920 px
  • 720 x 1280 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 64 GB
  • 3 GB RAM
  • 16 GB
  • 2 GB RAM
Memory card support
  • No
  • No
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 2860 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
  • 3400 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS
  • Android 7.1 (Nougat); MIUI 8
  • Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Chipset
  • Xiaomi Surge S1
Unknown
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for Mi 5c, Boost MAX+.
SpecificationMi 5cBoost MAX+
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 73.1 cm2
  • 89.6 cm2
Screen format
  • 16:9 (height:width)
  • 16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 72.6%
  • 65.7%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 428 PPI
  • 258 PPI
Screen protection Unknown
  • Corning Gorilla Glass
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for Mi 5c, Boost MAX+.
SpecificationMi 5cBoost MAX+
Rear camera, main
  • 12 MP
  • Single
  • 8 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 12 MP
  • f/2.2
  • 27mm (wide)
  • 1.25µm
  • PDAF
  • 8 MP
Functions
  • Dual-LED dual-tone flash
  • HDR
  • panorama
Unknown
Video
  • 1080p@30fps
  • 720p
Front camera, selfie
  • 8 MP
  • Single
  • 1 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • 8 MP
  • f/2.0
  • 27mm (wide)
  • 1 MP
Performance

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

Performance — specifications for Mi 5c, Boost MAX+.
SpecificationMi 5cBoost MAX+
Processor CPU
  • Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53)
  • Quad-core 1.2 GHz
Graphics processor GPU
  • Mali-T860MP4
Unknown
GeekBench 4 Single Core *
  • 726
Unknown
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *
  • 2780
Unknown
GeekBench 4 RenderScript *
  • 1966
Unknown
GeekBench 5 Single Core *
  • 144
Unknown
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core *
  • 624
Unknown
General specs
General specs — specifications for Mi 5c, Boost MAX+.
SpecificationMi 5cBoost MAX+
Release date
  • 2017
  • February
  • 2015
  • July
Colors
  • Black
  • Gold
  • Rose Gold
  • Gold
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 150 EUR
  • 180 EUR
Battery life Unknown
  • Talking time- Up to 16 h (3G)
Body build
  • Front glass
  • aluminum frame
  • back
Unknown
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Mi 5c, Boost MAX+.
SpecificationMi 5cBoost MAX+
SIM card
  • Dual SIM (Nano-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
  • Micro-SIM
Network
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - TD-SCDMA -4G - LTE band 38(2600)
  • 39(1900)
  • 40(2300)
  • 41(2500)
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 -3G - HSDPA -4G - LTE
Speed
  • HSPA
  • LTE
  • HSPA
  • LTE
GPRS
  • Yes
  • Yes
Edge
  • Yes
  • Yes
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
  • dual-band
  • WiFi Direct
  • hotspot
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • hotspot
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BDS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
USB
  • Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
  • microUSB 2.0
Bluetooth
  • 4.1
  • A2DP
  • LE
  • 4.0
  • A2DP
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for Mi 5c, Boost MAX+.
SpecificationMi 5cBoost MAX+
Radio
  • FM radio
  • No
Others
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
  • Dolby Digital Plus audio enhancement audio -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Other features
Other features — specifications for Mi 5c, Boost MAX+.
SpecificationMi 5cBoost MAX+
Dop
  • Sensors Fingerprint (front-mounted)
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass
  • Infrared port - Fast battery charging 9V/2A 18W (Quick Charge 3.0) - For China
  • Sensors Yes