Motorola Defy Mini (XT321 Dual) vs ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Defy Mini vs ZTE Axon 7 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/18/2017 9:52 AM, updated: 5/11/2020 10:34 AM

Compare ZTE Axon 7 X Motorola Defy Mini (XT321 Dual) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

29Points ZTE Axon 7 (128GB) Compare Motorola Defy Mini X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Quad-core

3250
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)

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6 Advantages Motorola Defy Mini (XT321 Dual)	vs	29 Advantages ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)
+107 grams (3.75 ounces)64% Lighter	vs	175 grams (6.13 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
600MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core4 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB	vs	+6GB LPDDR411 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (120MB available)	vs	+128GB (114GB available)972 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
12.55 millimeters (0.49 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)59% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x480 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels23 times Higher resolution screen
180 PPI	vs	+534 PPI197% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"	vs	+5.5"72% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 20MP5 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 8MP25 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
VGA (640x480)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	vs	+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps41 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1650 mAh	vs	+3250 mAh97% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

13 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

Proximity sensor

+6 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Motorola Defy Mini (XT321 Dual)	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Defy Mini (XT321 Dual)	Axon 7 (128GB)
Other model names	Motorola Defy Mini XT321 Dual SIM, Dual Chip, Doble SIM	ZTE Axon 7 Premium Dual-Sim A2017, A7G343
Country or region available	feature not registered	China, USA, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Brand	Motorola	ZTE
Release date	6/1/2012	5/1/2016
Depth	12.55 millimeters (0.49 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	58.5 x 109 millimeters (2.3 x 4.29 in)	75 x 151.7 millimeters (2.95 x 5.97 in)
Weight	107 grams (3.75 ounces)	175 grams (6.13 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Waterproof (IP?)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Motorola Defy Mini (XT321 Dual)	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	3.2" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~47.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	180 PPI	534 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola Defy Mini (XT321 Dual)	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)
System version	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola Defy Mini (XT321 Dual)	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	Qualcomm Adreno 530
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola Defy Mini (XT321 Dual)	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)
RAM memory	512MB	6GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	512MB (120MB available)	128GB (114GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola Defy Mini (XT321 Dual)	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/2 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat6
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Motorola Defy Mini (XT321 Dual)	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	20 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	5952x3348 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Motorola Defy Mini (XT321 Dual)	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
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
	Motorola Defy Mini (XT321 Dual)	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola Defy Mini (XT321 Dual)	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola Defy Mini (XT321 Dual)	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola Defy Mini (XT321 Dual)	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1650 mAh	3250 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5 hours	16 hours
Standby	400 hours (16.7 days)	360 hours (15 days)
➕ Other features
	Motorola Defy Mini (XT321 Dual)	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • Dust and water resistant • Motorola MOTOBLUR UI • Speech recognition • Java framework	• Colors: Gold • Aluminum body • MiFavor UI 4.0 • 2.5D glass screen • Quick Charge 3.0 • Fast battery charging: 83% in 30min • Slow motion 720p@240fps • Dolby Atmos audio • Miracast
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola Defy Mini (XT321 Dual)	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.08W/kg (head), 1.49W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered