Apple iPhone 6S Plus (128GB) vs ZTE Axon M (Z999)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 6S Plus vs ZTE Axon M phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/2/2018 5:38 PM, updated: 9/26/2024 11:06 AM

Compare ZTE Axon M X Apple iPhone 6S Plus (128GB) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2750
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points ZTE Axon M (Z999) Compare Apple iPhone 6S Plus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

20
MP

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3180
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 6S Plus (128GB)

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11 Advantages Apple iPhone 6S Plus (128GB)	vs	10 Advantages ZTE Axon M (Z999)
+128GB (114GB available)153% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (45GB available)
+192 grams (6.72 ounces)20% Lighter	vs	230 grams (8.05 ounces)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)67% Thinner	vs	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+5.5"6% Larger screen	vs	5.2"
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+(front) 5MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
1.84GHz 64bit Dual-core (16nm)	vs	+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core33% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR4	vs	+4GB LPDDR4100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
401 PPI	vs	+424 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 12MP	vs	+(back) 20MP67% Higher resolution main camera
1/3" inches	vs	+1/2.8" inches7% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
2750 mAh	vs	+3180 mAh16% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
USB 2.0 proprietary connector	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

29 Common items in both devices

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

4K UHD (3840x2160)

4G LTE-A

+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	iPhone 6S Plus (128GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
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Model	iPhone 6S Plus (128GB)	Axon M (Z999)
Other model names	iPhone 6s Plus A1634, iPhone 6s Plus A1687 CDMA, iPhone 6s+	AT&T ZTE Axon M foldable, ZTE Z999, 中兴天机Axon M
Country or region available	(Global, International)	USA
Brand	Apple	ZTE
Release date	9/25/2015, Announced: 9/9/2015	11/1/2017
Depth	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.9 x 158.2 millimeters (3.07 x 6.23 in)	71.6 x 150.9 millimeters (2.82 x 5.94 in)
Weight	192 grams (6.72 ounces)	230 grams (8.05 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPhone 6S Plus (128GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~67.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Sapphire Glass	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 6S Plus (128GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
System version	iOS 9.0	Android 7.1.2 Nougat
Firmware update	iOS 15	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 6S Plus (128GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A9 (APL1022) (16nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AB Pro (14nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.84GHz Twister (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GT7600 (6-core, 650MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 530 624Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	Basemark OS II: 2261 (2.0)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 6S Plus (128GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR4	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	128GB (114GB available) NVMe (SSD)	64GB (45GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 6S Plus (128GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Dual-Band 850/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900, CDMA 800/1700/1900/2100	GSM 850/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1700/1900
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 A1634 model: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) A1687 model: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat12 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 29, 30, 66)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	iPhone 6S Plus (128GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	20 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x2592 pixels	5472x3648 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	29mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	1µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPhone 6S Plus (128GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	31mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone 6S Plus (128GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, H.264, H.265, MOV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC, eAAC, M4A	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 6S Plus (128GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone 6S Plus (128GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 6S Plus (128GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2750 mAh	3180 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	24 hours (1 day)	28.5 hours (1.2 days)
Standby	384 hours (16 days)	290 hours (12.1 days)
➕ Other features
	iPhone 6S Plus (128GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Silver, Gold, Space Gray, Rose Gold • Oleophobic coating • Touch ID v2 • Simultaneous HD video and image recording • 3D Touch display • FaceTime • Siri natural language • AirDrop file sharing • iCloud cloud service • NFC Apple Pay only (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX) • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Carbon Black • 2.5D glass screen • Additional 5.2" IPS screen (Dual screen) • Quick Charge 3.0 (47% in 30min) • Dolby Atmos sound • 32-bit/384kHz audio • Sony IMX350 sensor in both cameras • Slow motion 720p@240fps
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 6S Plus (128GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.12W/kg (head), 1.14W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.93W/kg (head), 0.98W/kg (body)	feature not registered

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Apple iPhone 6S Plus (128GB) vs ZTE Axon M (Z999)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 6S Plus vs ZTE Axon M phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 6S Plus (128GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate