ZTE Zmax vs Karbonn Rebel
Karbonn Rebel wins clearly over ZTE Zmax — 5.7 overall against 4.3. The ZTE Zmax launched in 2014; the Karbonn Rebel in 2026. Karbonn Rebel has the bigger battery — 7,000 mAh against 3,400 mAh.
ZTE Zmax: Specifications are still being confirmed — scores appear as data is verified.
Karbonn Rebel: Limited confirmed specifications — categories without real data are not scored.

ZTE Zmax
4.3/ 10 — Below average
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Karbonn Rebel
5.7/ 10 — Below average
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Full specs & detailsKey highlights
| Highlight | ZTE Zmax | Karbonn Rebel |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) | MediaTek Helio G81 |
| Display | 5.7″ · LCD (other) | 6.75″ · LCD (other) · 90 Hz |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP |
| Battery | 3,400 mAh | 7,000 mAh · 18W charging |
| RAM / Storage | 2GB / 16GB | 6GB / 128GB |
Which is better?
- Karbonn Rebel wins clearly over ZTE Zmax — 5.7 overall against 4.3.
- Karbonn Rebel takes 2 of the 4 categories both phones are scored in.
- Karbonn Rebel has the bigger battery — 7,000 mAh against 3,400 mAh.
- Karbonn Rebel gives you the larger screen — 6.8 inches against 5.7 inches.
Category scores
| Category | ZTE Zmax | Karbonn Rebel |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | 2.0 | 4.7Better |
| Display | 5.0Tie | 5.0Tie |
| Battery | 5.0 | 7.5Better |
| Software | 5.8Tie | 6.0Tie |
| Audio | 6.5 | — |
| Camera | — | 5.7 |
| Call Quality | — | 6.2 |
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Reasons to consider
Karbonn Rebel
- More storage (128 GB vs 16 GB)
- More RAM (6 GB vs 2 GB)
- Bigger battery (7,000 mAh vs 3,400 mAh)
- Larger display (6.75″ vs 5.7″)
Full specifications side by side
| Specification | ZTE Zmax | Karbonn Rebel |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | ||
| Launch status | Discontinued | Available |
| Release date | Sep 2014 | 4 Nov 2026 |
| Platform | ||
| OS | Android | Android |
| OS version | Android 4.4.2 (KitKat) | Android 16 |
| Chipset (as published) | Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) | MediaTek Helio G81 |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 | — |
| GPU | Adreno 305 | — |
| Karbonn Rebel wins clearly on Performance (2.0 vs 4.7) | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory variants (RAM/storage) | 2 GB RAM + 16 GB | 6 GB RAM + 128 GB |
| Card slot | Dedicated slot | — |
| Display | ||
| Display size | 5.7″ | 6.75″ |
| Resolution | 720 × 1,280 pixels | — |
| Panel type | LCD (other) | LCD (other) |
| Display protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | — |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 650 nits |
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 3,400 mAh | 7,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | — | 18W |
| Karbonn Rebel wins clearly on Battery (5.0 vs 7.5) | ||
| Body & build | ||
| Dimensions | 162.6 × 83.8 × 8.9 mm | — |
| Weight | 190 g | — |
| SIM | Micro-SIM | — |
| Colours | — | Blue, Gold, Silver |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4 | — |
| NFC | No | — |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | — |
| Positioning | GPS | — |
| Audio | ||
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | — |
| Camera | ||
| Front cameras | 8 MP | — |
| Rear cameras | — | 50 MP |
| Network | ||
| Network technologies | — | 2G, 3G, 4G |
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