Huawei Mate 9 Pro (64GB) vs ZTE Axon M (Z999)

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Side by side comparison between Huawei Mate 9 Pro 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 6:20 PM

Compare ZTE Axon M X Huawei Mate 9 Pro (64GB) 18Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points ZTE Axon M (Z999) Compare Huawei Mate 9 Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

20
MP

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3180
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Mate 9 Pro (64GB)

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18 Advantages Huawei Mate 9 Pro (64GB)	vs	3 Advantages ZTE Axon M (Z999)
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core20% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core
+64GB (53GB available)18% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (45GB available)
+169 grams (5.92 ounces)36% Lighter	vs	230 grams (8.05 ounces)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)63% Thinner	vs	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1440x2560 pixels78% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+534 PPI26% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	424 PPI
+5.5"6% Larger screen	vs	5.2"
+(dual camera) 20MP + 12MP60% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 20MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+(front) 8MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh26% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3180 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
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.
Android 7.0 Nougat	vs	+Android 7.1.2 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1.2 Nougat is newer and safer

23 Common items in both devices

4GB LPDDR4

16 million

Dual-LED flash

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

4K UHD (3840x2160)

4G LTE-A

Capacitive

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📱 Model features
	Huawei Mate 9 Pro (64GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
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Model	Mate 9 Pro (64GB)	Axon M (Z999)
Other model names	Huawei Mate 9 Pro LON-AL00, Huawei Long Island	AT&T ZTE Axon M foldable, ZTE Z999, 中兴天机Axon M
Country or region available	(Global, International)	USA
Brand	Huawei	ZTE
Release date	1/1/2017	11/1/2017
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)	75 x 152 millimeters (2.95 x 5.98 in)	71.6 x 150.9 millimeters (2.82 x 5.94 in)
Weight	169 grams (5.92 ounces)	230 grams (8.05 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Huawei Mate 9 Pro (64GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	534 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
	Huawei Mate 9 Pro (64GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 7.1.2 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei Mate 9 Pro (64GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 960 (16nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AB Pro (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (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	ARM Mali-G71 MP8	Qualcomm Adreno 530 624Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Huawei Mate 9 Pro (64GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	64GB (53GB available)	64GB (45GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei Mate 9 Pro (64GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/150 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1700/1900
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,9,12,17,18,19,20,26,28,29) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (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 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Huawei Mate 9 Pro (64GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 20 megapixels 12MP f/2.2	20 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5952x3348 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	27mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical 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
	Huawei Mate 9 Pro (64GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Huawei Mate 9 Pro (64GB)	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, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Huawei Mate 9 Pro (64GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	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	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Huawei Mate 9 Pro (64GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei Mate 9 Pro (64GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	3180 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	28.5 hours (1.2 days)
Standby	feature not registered	290 hours (12.1 days)
➕ Other features
	Huawei Mate 9 Pro (64GB)	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: Haze Gold, Titanium Grey • Metal body • EMUI 5.0 • 2.5D glass screen • Leica optics camera • Fast battery charging	• 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
	Huawei Mate 9 Pro (64GB)	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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Huawei Mate 9 Pro (64GB) vs ZTE Axon M (Z999)

Side by side comparison between Huawei Mate 9 Pro vs ZTE Axon M phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? Huawei Mate 9 Pro (64GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate