Performance
Running on Android 7.1.1 Nougat, the ZTE Max XL is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 chipset. This octa-core processor, clocked at 1.4 GHz, combined with the Adreno 505 GPU, facilitates an adequate performance for general tasks. The device is available in two configurations: 16GB of internal storage with 2GB RAM, or 32GB with 2GB RAM; however, the storage can be expanded via a dedicated microSDXC slot. While it handles basic apps and multitasking reasonably well, demanding games and applications might push it to its limits.