HTC U11 Life (32GB) vs ZTE Axon M (Z999)

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Side by side comparison between HTC U11 Life vs ZTE Axon M phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/2/2018 5:38 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 6:24 PM

Compare ZTE Axon M X HTC U11 Life (32GB) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
SLCD5

1080x1920

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points ZTE Axon M (Z999) Compare HTC U11 Life X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

20
MP

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3180
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? HTC U11 Life (32GB)

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!

10 Advantages HTC U11 Life (32GB)	vs	8 Advantages ZTE Axon M (Z999)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core32% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core
+142 grams (4.97 ounces)62% Lighter	vs	230 grams (8.05 ounces)
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)51% Thinner	vs	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+(front) 16MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.1.2 Nougat
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
3GB LPDDR4	vs	+4GB LPDDR433% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (22GB available)	vs	+64GB (45GB available)105% More internal storage for applications and files
TFT Super LCD 5	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
(back) 16MP	vs	+(back) 20MP25% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
2600 mAh	vs	+3180 mAh22% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

29 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

424 PPI

5.2"

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	HTC U11 Life (32GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
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Model	U11 Life (32GB)	Axon M (Z999)
Other model names	HTC U11 Life Global version 3GB RAM, HTC Ocean Life	AT&T ZTE Axon M foldable, ZTE Z999, 中兴天机Axon M
Country or region available	(Global, International)	USA
Brand	HTC	ZTE
Release date	12/1/2017	11/1/2017
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.9 x 149.09 millimeters (2.87 x 5.87 in)	71.6 x 150.9 millimeters (2.82 x 5.94 in)
Weight	142 grams (4.97 ounces)	230 grams (8.05 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Waterproof (IP?)	Not supported
📲 Display
	HTC U11 Life (32GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Display type	TFT Super LCD 5	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.2" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	HTC U11 Life (32GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 7.1.2 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC U11 Life (32GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AB Pro (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 508	Qualcomm Adreno 530 624Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC U11 Life (32GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available)	64GB (45GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC U11 Life (32GB)	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	600/75 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	GSM 850/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1700/1900
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat11 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,17,13,28,20,66)	LTE Cat12 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 29, 30, 66)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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
	HTC U11 Life (32GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	20 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	5472x3648 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital 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 on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HTC U11 Life (32GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	HTC U11 Life (32GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC U11 Life (32GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	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, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC U11 Life (32GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC U11 Life (32GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2600 mAh	3180 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	17 hours	28.5 hours (1.2 days)
Standby	670 hours (27.9 days)	290 hours (12.1 days)
➕ Other features
	HTC U11 Life (32GB)	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: Black, Sapphire Blue, Ice White • Android One • USB OTG On-The-Go • Plastic body • Plastic case included • Amazon Alexa • HTC Sense UI • HTC BoomSound • Hi-Res audio • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Type-C to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter • Slow motion • VoLTE • Miracast • IP67 certified: dust and water resistant up to 1m and 30min	• 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
	HTC U11 Life (32GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered

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HTC U11 Life (32GB) vs ZTE Axon M (Z999)

Side by side comparison between HTC U11 Life vs ZTE Axon M phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? HTC U11 Life (32GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate