ZTE Blade X Max

Affordable. Solid overall performance. Crisp, bright display. Current software. Fingerprint sensor and expandable storage.

Unwieldy size for most hands. Some bloatware.

For $150, the ZTE Blade X Max offers great value for the price. You get solid overall performance, a big, bright 1080p screen, the latest Android software, and a fingerprint sensor. We like it just a smidge more than the Max 2, but if you really want...

ZTE knows how to make inexpensive phones that deliver an enjoyable experience. The Blade X Max is the latest example of the company's philosophy of providing big handsets that work well at affordable prices.