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OnePlus 12 (1TB/16GB) vs ZTE Axon M (Z999)

Side by side comparison between OnePlus 12 vs ZTE Axon M phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare ZTE Axon M X OnePlus 12 (1TB/16GB) 32Points
6.82"
AMOLED

1140x3168

50
MP

32mp

16GB
RAM

Octa-core

5400
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
02Points ZTE Axon M (Z999) Compare OnePlus 12 X
5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

20
MP
4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3180
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? OnePlus 12 (1TB/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!

12 (1TB/16GB)} 32 Advantages OnePlus 12 (1TB/16GB) vs Axon M (Z999)} 2 Advantages ZTE Axon M (Z999)
+3.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)97%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core
+16GB LPDDR53 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4GB LPDDR4
+1TB (968GB available)21 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64GB (45GB available)
+220 grams (7.7 ounces)5%
Lighter
vs230 grams (8.05 ounces)
+9.15 millimeters (0.36 inches)33%
Thinner
vs12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+LTPO AMOLEDAdvantage
LTPO AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs16 million
+1140x3168 pixels74%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x1920 pixels
+494 PPI17%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs424 PPI
+6.82"31%
Larger screen
vs5.2"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 64MP + 48MP7 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 20MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+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
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+1/1.43" inches96%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.8" inches
+f/1.6 (aperture)13%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.8 (aperture)
+(front) 32MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vs4K UHD (3840x2160)
+Android 14Advantage
Android 14 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 7.1.2 Nougat
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5400 mAh70%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3180 mAh
+100W5 times
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.
vs18W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.2 + A2DP
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
+IP55 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

19 Common items in both devices
Dual-LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

OnePlus 12 (1TB/16GB)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
 
ModelOnePlus 12 (1TB/16GB)Axon M (Z999)
Other model names加 12 (CPH2573, CPH2581, CPH2583, PJD110)AT&T ZTE Axon M foldable, ZTE Z999, 中兴天机Axon M
Country or region availableChina
China
USA
USA
BrandOnePlusZTE
Release date12/11/2023, Announced: 12/5/202311/1/2017
Depth9.15 millimeters (0.36 inches)12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)75.8 x 164.3 millimeters (2.98 x 6.47 in)71.6 x 150.9 millimeters (2.82 x 5.94 in)
Weight220 grams (7.7 ounces)230 grams (8.05 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass
Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP55 certified: dust resistant and protection from short-term exposure to water jetsNot supported

📲 Display

OnePlus 12 (1TB/16GB)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Display typeLTPO AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.82" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~76.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~69% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1140x3168 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)494 PPI424 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass Victus 2Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate120Hzfeature not registered
Display features600nits[typ], 4500nits[peak]
Dolby Vision/HDR10
Always-On Display
feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

OnePlus 12 (1TB/16GB)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
System versionAndroid 14Android 7.1.2 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User InterfaceOxygenOS 14 (Global)
ColorOS 14 (China)
feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

OnePlus 12 (1TB/16GB)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (SM8650-AB) (4nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AB Pro (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 4 processors:
1x 3.3GHz ARM Cortex-X4 (Single-core)
3x 3.15GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core)
2x 2.96GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Dual-core)
2x 2.26GHz ARM Cortex-A520 (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 750Qualcomm Adreno 530 624Mhz
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 1812759 (v10)
Geekbench: 5124 (v6)
GFXBench: 157fps (ES 3.1 offscreen 1080p)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

OnePlus 12 (1TB/16GB)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
RAM memory16GB LPDDR54GB LPDDR4
Internal storage1TB (968GB available)
UFS 4.0
64GB (45GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

OnePlus 12 (1TB/16GB)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Dual-Band 850/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/1700/1900
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20
VoLTE
International:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 48)
India, China:
LTE (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
LTE Cat12 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 29, 30, 66)
Primary 5G networkInternational:
SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78)
India, China:
SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)
Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat20
VoLTE
International:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 48)
India, China:
LTE (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSANot supported

📷 Camera

OnePlus 12 (1TB/16GB)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
50 megapixels
64MP periscope telephoto f/2.670mm1/2"0.7µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom
48MP ultrawide f/2.214mm114°1/2"0.8µmPDAF
20 megapixels
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels5472x3648 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.6 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length23mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/1.43" inches1/2.8" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extras8K@24fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/240/480fps
Slow motion
Dolby Vision
Hasselblad Color Calibration
Sony sensor
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

OnePlus 12 (1TB/16GB)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Front camera (secondary)32 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution6528x4896 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length21mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.74" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

OnePlus 12 (1TB/16GB)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
24-bit/192kHz
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

OnePlus 12 (1TB/16GB)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.4 + A2DP/LE4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavICA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

OnePlus 12 (1TB/16GB)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

OnePlus 12 (1TB/16GB)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity5400 mAh3180 mAh
Charger, watts100W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 1.0
18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging50W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
10W Reverse wireless charging
feature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered28.5 hours (1.2 days)
Standbyfeature not registered290 hours (12.1 days)

➕ Other features

OnePlus 12 (1TB/16GB)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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Silky Black, Flowy Emerald, Silver (Glacial White)• 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

OnePlus 12 (1TB/16GB)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.18W/kg (head), 0.68W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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