Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030) vs ZTE Axon M (Z999)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Droid Mini 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 Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

720x1280

10.5
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

17Points ZTE Axon M (Z999) Compare Motorola Droid Mini X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

20
MP

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3180
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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6 Advantages Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)	vs	17 Advantages ZTE Axon M (Z999)
+130 grams (4.55 ounces)77% Lighter	vs	230 grams (8.05 ounces)
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)37% Thinner	vs	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+(front) 2.1MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core72% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB	vs	+4GB LPDDR4100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+64GB (45GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
342 PPI	vs	+424 PPI24% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+5.2"21% Larger screen
(back) 10.5MP	vs	+(back) 20MP90% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.4.4 KitKat	vs	+Android 7.1.2 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1.2 Nougat is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2000 mAh	vs	+3180 mAh59% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

25 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

Capacitive

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
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Model	Droid Mini (XT1030)	Axon M (Z999)
Other model names	Verizon Motorola DROID mini XT1030, Motorola XT1030	AT&T ZTE Axon M foldable, ZTE Z999, 中兴天机Axon M
Country or region available	USA	USA
Brand	Motorola	ZTE
Release date	8/26/2013	11/1/2017
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)	61.3 x 121.3 millimeters (2.41 x 4.78 in)	71.6 x 150.9 millimeters (2.82 x 5.94 in)
Weight	130 grams (4.55 ounces)	230 grams (8.05 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	342 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 7.1.2 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960DT (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AB Pro (14nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 320	Qualcomm Adreno 530 624Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
RAM memory	2GB	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available)	64GB (45GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)	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	100/50 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 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1700/1900
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 (Bands 4, 13)	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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	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
	Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Back camera (main camera)	10.5 megapixels	20 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4320x2432 pixels	5472x3648 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 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	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	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	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	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
	Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)	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.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	S-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2000 mAh	3180 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	26 hours (1.1 days)	28.5 hours (1.2 days)
Standby	336 hours (14 days)	290 hours (12.1 days)
➕ Other features
	Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)	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 • HAC M3/T3 • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• 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
	Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.02W/kg (head), 0.53W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered

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Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030) vs ZTE Axon M (Z999)

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

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

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate