Infinix Hot 40 Pro (256GB) vs ZTE Axon M (Z999)

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Side by side comparison between Infinix Hot 40 Pro vs ZTE Axon M phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/8/2025 6:47 AM, updated: 6/8/2025 8:48 AM

Compare ZTE Axon M X Infinix Hot 40 Pro (256GB) 20Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.78"
IPS

1080x2460

108
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points ZTE Axon M (Z999) Compare Infinix Hot 40 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? Infinix Hot 40 Pro (256GB)

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20 Advantages Infinix Hot 40 Pro (256GB)	vs	5 Advantages ZTE Axon M (Z999)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)45% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core
+8GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4
+256GB (230GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (45GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+199 grams (6.97 ounces)16% Lighter	vs	230 grams (8.05 ounces)
+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)47% Thinner	vs	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+1080x2460 pixels28% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+6.78"30% Larger screen	vs	5.2"
+(triple camera) 108MP + 2MP + 0.08MP5 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 20MP
+Quad-LED on main camera and Dual-LED on front cameraAdvantage The Quad-LED on main camera and Dual-LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Dual-LED flash
+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) 32MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.1.2 Nougat
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh57% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3180 mAh
+33W83% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	18W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
396 PPI	vs	+424 PPI7% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2K UHD (2560x1440)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

26 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

LTPS IPS LCD / TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

f/1.8 (aperture)

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Infinix Hot 40 Pro (256GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
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Model	Hot 40 Pro (256GB)	Axon M (Z999)
Other model names	Infinix Hot 40 Pro Free Fire X6837	AT&T ZTE Axon M foldable, ZTE Z999, 中兴天机Axon M
Country or region available	(Global, International)	USA
Brand	Infinix	ZTE
Release date	12/1/2023, Announced: 12/5/2023	11/1/2017
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.6 x 168.6 millimeters (3.02 x 6.64 in)	71.6 x 150.9 millimeters (2.82 x 5.94 in)
Weight	199 grams (6.97 ounces)	230 grams (8.05 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Infinix Hot 40 Pro (256GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.78" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2460 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	396 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	120Hz	feature not registered
Display features	500nits[peak] Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Infinix Hot 40 Pro (256GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
System version	Android 13	Android 7.1.2 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	XOS 13.5	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Infinix Hot 40 Pro (256GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AB Pro (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G57 MC2	Qualcomm Adreno 530 624Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 428549 (v10) Geekbench: 1975 (v6)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Infinix Hot 40 Pro (256GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	256GB (230GB available) UFS 2.2	64GB (45GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Infinix Hot 40 Pro (256GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/150 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	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 Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	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+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Infinix Hot 40 Pro (256GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 108 megapixels 2MP macro f/2.4 0.08MP AI f/2.0	20 megapixels
Main camera resolution	12000x9000 pixels	5472x3648 pixels
Video recording (primary)	2K UHD (2560x1440) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Quad-LED on main camera and Dual-LED on front camera	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	0.64µm pixel	1µm pixel
Autofocus	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	1440p@30fps 1080p@30fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Infinix Hot 40 Pro (256GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	Dual-LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (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
	Infinix Hot 40 Pro (256GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Infinix Hot 40 Pro (256GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Infinix Hot 40 Pro (256GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Infinix Hot 40 Pro (256GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	3180 mAh
Charger, watts	33W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	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
	Infinix Hot 40 Pro (256GB)	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: Starlit Black, Palm Blue, Horizon Gold, Starfall Green • Magic Ring	• 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
	Infinix Hot 40 Pro (256GB)	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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Infinix Hot 40 Pro (256GB) vs ZTE Axon M (Z999)

Side by side comparison between Infinix Hot 40 Pro vs ZTE Axon M phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? Infinix Hot 40 Pro (256GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate