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Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB) vs ZTE Axon M (Z999)

Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML) vs ZTE Axon M phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare ZTE Axon M X Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB) 09Points
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

20
MP
4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3180
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? ZTE Axon M (Z999)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)} 9 Advantages Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB) vs Axon M (Z999)} 13 Advantages ZTE Axon M (Z999)
+2.5GHz 64bit Quad-core15%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core
+128GB (122GB available)171%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64GB (45GB available)
+185 grams (6.48 ounces)24%
Lighter
vs230 grams (8.05 ounces)
+12 millimeters (0.47 inches)2%
Thinner
vs12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front, leather backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+5.5"6%
Larger screen
vs5.2"
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
4GB LPDDR3vs+4GB LPDDR4Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
401 PPIvs+424 PPI6%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 13MPvs+(back) 20MP56%
Higher resolution main camera
f/2.7 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)50%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 6.0 Marshmallowvs+Android 7.1.2 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.1.2 Nougat is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAhvs+3180 mAh6%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

26 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
1080x1920 pixels
Dual-LED flash
LDAF: laser detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
4G LTE / 4G LTE-A
+19 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
 
ModelZenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)Axon M (Z999)
Other model namesAsus Zenfone Zoom ZX551ML (4G), Asus ZX551MLAT&T ZTE Axon M foldable, ZTE Z999, δΈ­ε…΄ε€©ζœΊAxon M
Country or region available(Latin America)(Europe)
(Latin America), (Europe)
USA
USA
BrandAsusZTE
Release date12/1/201511/1/2017
Depth12 millimeters (0.47 inches)12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)78.8 x 158.9 millimeters (3.1 x 6.26 in)71.6 x 150.9 millimeters (2.82 x 5.94 in)
Weight185 grams (6.48 ounces)230 grams (8.05 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front, leather backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.5" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~69% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI424 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
System versionAndroid 5.0.2 LollipopAndroid 7.1.2 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0 Marshmallowfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Chipset64bit: Intel Atom Z3590 (22nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AB Pro (14nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.5GHz Intel Silvermont (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR G6430 MP4Qualcomm Adreno 530 624Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR34GB LPDDR4
Internal storage128GB (122GB available)64GB (45GB available)
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Dual-Band 850/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/1700/1900
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 18, 19, 28)LTE Cat12 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 29, 30, 66)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“· Camera

Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels20 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels5472x3648 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.7 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length28mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.8" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1Β΅m pixel
AutofocusLDAF: laser detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh3180 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered28.5 hours (1.2 days)
Standbyfeature not registered290 hours (12.1 days)

βž• Other features

Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Black, White
β€’ Asus ZenUI
β€’ Hoya camera sensor
β€’ Laser autofocus camera (0.03 seconds)
β€’ 3x optical zoom camera
β€’ Dual tone flash
β€’ Fast battery charging: 60% in 40min
β€’ Beidou GPS
β€’ 5GB Asus Webstorage
β€’ Colors: Carbon Black
β€’ 2.5D glass screen
β€’ Additional 5.2" IPS screen (Dual screen)
β€’ Quick Charge 3.0 (47% in 30min)
β€’ Dolby Atmos sound
β€’ 32-bit/384kHz audio
β€’ Sony IMX350 sensor in both cameras
β€’ Slow motion 720p@240fps

☒️ Radiation rate

Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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