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Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 16GB) vs ZTE Axon M (Z999)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G5 Plus vs ZTE Axon M phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare ZTE Axon M X Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 16GB) 12Points
Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 16GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

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08Points ZTE Axon M (Z999) Compare Motorola Moto G5 Plus X
ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

20
MP
4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3180
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 16GB)

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!

Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 16GB)} 12 Advantages Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 16GB) vs Axon M (Z999)} 8 Advantages ZTE Axon M (Z999)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core32%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core
+155 grams (5.43 ounces)48%
Lighter		vs230 grams (8.05 ounces)
+9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)26%
Thinner		vs12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material		vsPlastic body, glass front
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas		vsHDR photo only main camera
+1/2.5" inches12%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.		vs1/2.8" inches
+f/1.7 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.		vsf/1.8 (aperture)
+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies		vsNot supported
+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer		vsAndroid 7.1.2 Nougat
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.		vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general		vsNot supported
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example		vsNot supported
3GB LPDDR3vs+4GB LPDDR433%
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
(back) 12MPvs+(back) 20MP66%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAhvs+3180 mAh6%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15Wvs+18W20%
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.
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
32 Common items in both devices
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
1080x1920 pixels
424 PPI
5.2"
Dual-LED flash
+25 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 16GB)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
 
ModelMoto G5 Plus (XT1686 16GB)Axon M (Z999)
Other model namesLenovo Moto G5 Plus (16GB + 3GB RAM) XT1686, Motorola PotterAT&T ZTE Axon M foldable, ZTE Z999, δΈ­ε…΄ε€©ζœΊAxon M
Country or region availableIndia
India		USA
USA
BrandMotorolaZTE
Release date3/1/201711/1/2017
Depth9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)74 x 150.2 millimeters (2.91 x 5.91 in)71.6 x 150.9 millimeters (2.82 x 5.94 in)
Weight155 grams (5.43 ounces)230 grams (8.05 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Not supported

πŸ“² Display

Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 16GB)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.2" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~69% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI424 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 16GB)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 7.1.2 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 8.1 Oreofeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 16GB)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AB Pro (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)		Quad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 506 650MhzQualcomm Adreno 530 624Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 16GB)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR34GB LPDDR4
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 5.1		64GB (45GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 16GB)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)		Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Dual-Band 850/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100UMTS 850/1700/1900
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 850/900/1800/2100 (Bands 1,3,5,8)
TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)		LTE Cat12 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 29, 30, 66)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

πŸ“· Camera

Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 16GB)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Back camera (main camera)12 megapixels20 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels5472x3648 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.5" inches1/2.8" inches
Pixel size1.4Β΅m pixel1Β΅m pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 16GB)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 16GB)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 16GB)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot		802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 16GB)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 16GB)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh3180 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered28.5 hours (1.2 days)
Standbyfeature not registered290 hours (12.1 days)

βž• Other features

Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 16GB)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Lunar Grey, Fine Gold
β€’ TurboPower charging: 6h in 15min		β€’ Colors: Carbon Black
β€’ 2.5D glass screen
β€’ Additional 5.2" IPS screen (Dual screen)
β€’ Quick Charge 3.0 (47% in 30min)
β€’ Dolby Atmos sound
β€’ 32-bit/384kHz audio
β€’ Sony IMX350 sensor in both cameras
β€’ Slow motion 720p@240fps

☒️ Radiation rate

Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 16GB)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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