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Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940) vs ZTE Axon M (Z999)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 1520 vs ZTE Axon M phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare ZTE Axon M X Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940) 11Points
Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6"
IPS

1080x1920

20.1
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

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13Points ZTE Axon M (Z999) Compare Nokia Lumia 1520 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? ZTE Axon M (Z999)

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Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)} 11 Advantages Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940) vs Axon M (Z999)} 13 Advantages ZTE Axon M (Z999)
+209 grams (7.32 ounces)10%
Lighter		vs230 grams (8.05 ounces)
+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)40%
Thinner		vs12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+6"15%
Larger screen		vs5.2"
+(back) 20.1MP1%
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 20MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video		vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness		vsNot supported
+1/2.5" inches12%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.		vs1/2.8" inches
+(front) 1.2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies		vsNot supported
+3400 mAh7%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs3180 mAh
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general		vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.		vsNot supported
2.2GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core14%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+4GB LPDDR4100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (28GB available)vs+64GB (45GB available)61%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
367 PPIvs+424 PPI16%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)33%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
700000 apps (Marketplace)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
26 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
1080x1920 pixels
Dual-LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
4G LTE / 4G LTE-A
+19 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
 
ModelLumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)Axon M (Z999)
Other model namesAT&T Nokia Lumia 1520 RM-940, Nokia BeastieAT&T ZTE Axon M foldable, ZTE Z999, δΈ­ε…΄ε€©ζœΊAxon M
Country or region availableUSA
USA		USA
USA
BrandNokiaZTE
Release date11/1/201311/1/2017
Depth8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)85.4 x 162.8 millimeters (3.36 x 6.41 in)71.6 x 150.9 millimeters (2.82 x 5.94 in)
Weight209 grams (7.32 ounces)230 grams (8.05 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~69% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)367 PPI424 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 2Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
System versionWindows Phone 8.0 GDR3Android 7.1.2 Nougat
Firmware updateWindows Phone 8.1feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AB Pro (14nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)		Quad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330Qualcomm Adreno 530 624Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR34GB LPDDR4
Internal storage32GB (28GB available)64GB (45GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 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 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/1700/1900
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,17)LTE Cat12 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 29, 30, 66)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“· Camera

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Back camera (main camera)20.1 megapixels20 megapixels
Main camera resolution5376x3744 pixels5472x3648 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.5" inches1/2.8" inches
Pixel size1.12Β΅m pixel1Β΅m pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (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

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, DivX, XviDMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BV-4BW		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3400 mAh3180 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy25 hours (1 days)28.5 hours (1.2 days)
Standby768 hours (32 days)290 hours (12.1 days)

βž• Other features

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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: Black, White, Yellow, Red
β€’ Windows Phone 8 Black UI
β€’ Qi Wireless Charging
β€’ Dolby Digital
β€’ USB On-the-go 1.3
β€’ 7GB SkyDrive
β€’ Nokia PureMotion HD+ ClearBlack display
β€’ Nokia PureView camera
β€’ Carl Zeiss optics
β€’ Dual capture camera
β€’ Panorama photo
β€’ WiFi hotspot		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

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)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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