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The Mara Z phone was announced along with the entry-level Mara X and are two of the latest droids in the market. Both phones are manufactured in Rwanda.
Mara Z summary of specs
- OS: Android 8 Oreo
- Release Date: October 2019
- Network Type: 2G/3G/4G
- Display: 5.7-inch, 720 x 1440 pixels resolution
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 435
- Selfie Camera: 13 MP
- Rear camera: 13 MP
- RAM: 3 GB
- ROM: 32 GB
- Battery: 3070 mAh
- Related: Mara X.
Mara Z specification
Mobile Wireless Network and Software
- 2G mobile network bands: GSM, GPRS, EDGE 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz.
- 3G mobile network bands: UMTS, WCDMA, HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 MHz
- 4G mobile network bands: LTE 1(2100), 3(1800), 5 (850), 7(2600), 8(900) 20(800), 38(2600), 40(2300)
- 5G mobile network bands: No.
- SIM Type:
- Software / OS: Android 8 Oreo (Go Edition)
Design, Form Factor, Appearance
- Dimensions : 164.64 x 76.57 x 8.8 mm
- Weight : 183g
- Display : 5.7 inches (14.48 centimetres), 720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 aspect ratio, IPS LCD 2.5D glass with Corning® Gorilla® Glass and Oleophobic Coating.
- Colours : Black. Gold. Grey.
- Physical Build : Brushed Aluminium
Internal Hardware Specifications
- Processor Type : 64-bit, 1.4 GHz Octa-core
- Processor Name : Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435
- Graphics Processor : Adreno 505
- RAM : 3 GB
- Internal Storage : 32 GB
- External Storage : microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
Photography, Video Recording
- Main Camera : 13 MP main sensor, autofocus, LED flash, 1080p@30fps video recording
- Front Camera : 13 MP, fixed focus, Face Recognition, 1080p@30fps video capture
Audio, Video Playback
- Music Support : PCM, AAC / AAC + / eAAC + / MP3 / AMR – NB / WB / APE
- Audio : 3.5 mm audio jack
- Loudspeaker : Mono speaker. Dolby Audio 5.1.
- Video Support : H.264/MP4/MPEG4 player
- FM Radio : Yes.
Phone Sensors
- Digital Compass : Yes.
- Accelerometer : Yes.
- Proximity Sensor : Yes.
- Ambient Light Sensor : Yes.
- Barometer : No.
- Pedometer : No.
- Heart Rate Monitor : No.
- Gyroscope (G-Sensor) : Yes.
- Fingerprint Scanner : Yes; rear-mounted.
- Face Unlock : Yes.
- Iris Scanner : No.
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control : No.
- Voice Control : No.
- Intelligent Digital Assistant : Yes; Google Assistant.
- Infra-red Sensor : No.
Connectivity Options
- Bluetooth Version : 4.2
- Bluetooth Profiles : A2DP
- WiFi : Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, hotspot
- GPS : Yes, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
- USB : microUSB v2.0. USB-OTG.
- NFC : No.
Miscellaneous Specs and Features
- Battery Type and Capacity : Removable Lithium-Ion 3070 mAh
- Battery Charging : Mara Turbo Charge 18W fast charging (0 to 50% in 30 minutes).
- Wireless Charging : No.
- Reverse Charging : No.
- Model Version/Number :
Launch/Release Dates and Information
- Announced : February 2019
- Release Date : October 2019
Mara Z Prices by Country
- Rwanda : 175,750 Rwandan francs ($190)
- Nigeria : ₦90,000, available on Jumia.
- Egypt : Egyptian Pound
- UAE : AED
- Kenya : Ksh.
- Ghana :
The above prices may change with time from country to country, as market forces and economic policies influence product price movements.
Is Mara Z a 4G phone?
It supports 2G, 3G, and 4G mobile networks.
is Mara Z battery removable?
The 3070mAh battery is removable.
Is Mara Z good for gaming?
The Snapdragon chipset is a mid-range model and supports mostly casual gaming.
Does Mara Z support OTG?
The smartphone supports USB-On-The-Go.
How much is Mara Z?
The selling price in Rwanda is 175,750 Rwandan francs (about $190).
Does Mara Z have Google Play Store?
It supports Google Services and software applications, including Play Store and Maps, Gmail, YouTube, and others.
Will Mara Z work in the USA?
This is a GSM phone and is supported on US GSM carriers like AT&T and T-Mobile and other networks riding on their networks. It does not support CDMA networks. Do make enquiries from your carrier to know what bands/frequencies are supported on their service.
MobilityArena Buyer’s Guide Verdict
Looking at the specs and features of the Mara Z phone, it is difficult to justify its $190 price tag. Quite a number of mid-range droid with 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB internal storage cost much less.
You will be able to pick up a TECNO, Infinix or Xiaomi smartphone in the same class and with more recent software for $150 to $165. There is no other way to say it: the ₦90,000 price tag in Nigeria is ridiculous for thwe specs.
The Mara Z may be one of the latest phones, but it will be a tough sell in a market choked full of competing products that cost much less.
Our Buyer’s Guide Verdict is a recommendation based on the specs of the device and a general guide to help you understand how much value a device offers for its price. It is not an endorsement of the device. Ask questions and use your judgement when buying any device; MobilityArena takes no responsibility for your buying decisions .
Mara Z Phone Review Rating
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Mara X summary of specs
- OS: Android 8 Oreo
- Release Date: October 2019
- Network Type: 2G/3G/4G
- Display: 5.5-inch, 720 x 1440 pixels resolution
- Processor: MediaTek MT6739
- Selfie Camera: 5 MP
- Rear camera: 13 MP
- RAM: 1 GB
- ROM: 16 GB
- Battery: 3500 mAh
- Related:
Mara X specification
Mobile Wireless Network and Software
- 2G mobile network bands: GSM, GPRS, EDGE 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz.
- 3G mobile network bands: UMTS, WCDMA, HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 MHz
- 4G mobile network bands: LTE 1(2100), 3(1800), 5 (850), 7(2600), 8(900) 20(800), 38(2600), 40(2300)
- 5G mobile network bands: No.
- SIM Type:
- Software / OS: Android 8 Oreo (Go Edition)
Design, Form Factor, Appearance
- Dimensions : 150 x 70.5 x 8.59 mm
- Weight : 152g
- Display : 5.5 inches (13.97 centimetres), 720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 aspect ratio, IPS LCD 2.5D glass with Corning® Gorilla® Glass and Oleophobic Coating.
- Colours : Black. Gold. Grey.
- Physical Build : Brushed Aluminium
Internal Hardware Specifications
- Processor Type : 64-bit, 1.5 GHz Octa-core
- Processor Name : MediaTek MT6739
- Graphics Processor : IMG PowerVR GE8100
- RAM : 1 GB
- Internal Storage : 16 GB
- External Storage : microSD, up to 128 GB (dedicated slot)
Photography, Video Recording
- Main Camera : 13 MP main sensor, autofocus, LED flash, 1080p@30fps video recording
- Front Camera : 5 MP, fixed focus, Face Recognition, 1080p@30fps video capture
Audio, Video Playback
- Music Support : PCM, AAC / AAC + / eAAC + / MP3 / AMR – NB / WB / APE
- Audio : 3.5 mm audio jack
- Loudspeaker : Mono speaker. Dolby Audio 5.1.
- Video Support : H.264/MP4/MPEG4 player
- FM Radio : Yes.
Phone Sensors
- Digital Compass : Yes.
- Accelerometer : Yes.
- Proximity Sensor : Yes.
- Ambient Light Sensor : Yes.
- Barometer : No.
- Pedometer : No.
- Heart Rate Monitor : No.
- Gyroscope (G-Sensor) : Yes.
- Fingerprint Scanner : Yes; rear-mounted.
- Face Unlock : Yes.
- Iris Scanner : No.
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control : No.
- Voice Control : No.
- Intelligent Digital Assistant : Yes; Google Assistant.
- Infra-red Sensor : No.
Connectivity Options
- Bluetooth Version : 4.2
- Bluetooth Profiles : A2DP
- WiFi : Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, hotspot
- GPS : Yes, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
- USB : microUSB v2.0. USB-OTG.
- NFC : No.
Miscellaneous Specs and Features
- Battery Type and Capacity : Removable Lithium-Ion 3500 mAh
- Battery Charging : 10W charging
- Wireless Charging : No.
- Reverse Charging : No.
- Model Version/Number :
Launch/Release Dates and Information
- Announced : February 2019
- Release Date : October 2019
Mara X Prices by Country
- Rwanda : 120,250 Rwandan francs (about $130)
- Nigeria : ₦47,000
- Egypt : Egyptian Pound
- UAE : AED
- Kenya : Ksh.
- Ghana :
The above prices may change with time from country to country, as market forces and economic policies influence product price movements.
Is Mara X a 4G phone?
It supports 2G, 3G, and 4G mobile networks.
is Mara X battery removable?
The 3500mAh battery is removable.
Is Mara X good for gaming?
The MediaTek chipset is a mid-range model and supports mostly casual gaming.
Does Mara X support OTG?
The smartphone supports USB-On-The-Go.
How much is Mara X?
The selling price in Rwanda is 120,250 Rwandan francs (about $130).
Does Mara X have Google Play Store?
It supports Google Services and software applications, including Play Store and Maps, Gmail, YouTube, and others.
Will Mara X work in the USA?
This is a GSM phone and is supported on US GSM carriers like AT&T and T-Mobile and other networks riding on their networks. It does not support CDMA networks. Do make enquiries from your carrier to know what bands/frequencies are supported on their service.
MobilityArena Buyer’s Guide Verdict
Looking at the specs and features of the Mara X phone, it is difficult to justify its $130 price tag. The average Android Go Edition smartphone with 1 GB of RAM and 16 GB internal storage cost around $85.
You will be able to pick up an itel, TECNO, Infinix or even Samsung smartphone in the same class for $85 to $120. Those competing devices won’t have Gorilla Glass protection and an oleophobic coating on them though. But even at that, $130 is a tough amount to swallow for these specs and features.
The ₦65,000 price tag on Jumia is one of the most ridiculous we have seen. This is a smartphone with entry-level specs, after all.
Our Buyer’s Guide Verdict is a recommendation based on the specs of the device and a general guide to help you understand how much value a device offers for its price. It is not an endorsement of the device. Ask questions and use your judgement when buying any device; MobilityArena takes no responsibility for your buying decisions .
Mara X Phone Review Rating
Not available.
