OnePlus 3T (128GB) vs ZTE Axon M (Z999)

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Side by side comparison between OnePlus 3T 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 10:19 PM

Compare ZTE Axon M X OnePlus 3T (128GB) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Quad-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points ZTE Axon M (Z999) Compare OnePlus 3T X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

20
MP

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3180
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? OnePlus 3T (128GB)

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13 Advantages OnePlus 3T (128GB)	vs	6 Advantages ZTE Axon M (Z999)
+2.35GHz 64bit Quad-core5% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core
+6GB LPDDR450% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4
+128GB (114GB available)153% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (45GB available)
+158 grams (5.53 ounces)46% Lighter	vs	230 grams (8.05 ounces)
+7.35 millimeters (0.29 inches)66% Thinner	vs	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+Optic AMOLEDAdvantage Optic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+5.5"6% Larger screen	vs	5.2"
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+(front) 16MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+3400 mAh7% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3180 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
401 PPI	vs	+424 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 16MP	vs	+(back) 20MP25% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 7.1.2 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1.2 Nougat is newer and safer

25 Common items in both devices

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

1/2.8" inches

4K UHD (3840x2160)

4G LTE-A

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	OnePlus 3T (128GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
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Model	OnePlus 3T (128GB)	Axon M (Z999)
Other model names	OnePlus Three, OnePlus 3T Dual-Sim	AT&T ZTE Axon M foldable, ZTE Z999, 中兴天机Axon M
Country or region available	(Global, International), Canada, China, USA, (Europe), Hong Kong	USA
Brand	OnePlus	ZTE
Release date	11/22/2016	11/1/2017
Depth	7.35 millimeters (0.29 inches)	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.7 x 152.7 millimeters (2.94 x 6.01 in)	71.6 x 150.9 millimeters (2.82 x 5.94 in)
Weight	158 grams (5.53 ounces)	230 grams (8.05 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	OnePlus 3T (128GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Display type	Optic AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	OnePlus 3T (128GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 7.1.2 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	OnePlus 3T (128GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AB Pro (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.35GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530	Qualcomm Adreno 530 624Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	OnePlus 3T (128GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	128GB (114GB available)	64GB (45GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	OnePlus 3T (128GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/1900
Primary 3G network	North America model: CDMA2000 EV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 Europe/Asia model: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 China model: CDMA2000 EV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1700/1900
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 North America model: LTE (Bands 1,2,4,5,7,8,12,17,30) Europe/Asia model: LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40) China model: LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41)	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, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	OnePlus 3T (128GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	20 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	5472x3648 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical 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/video on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	OnePlus 3T (128GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	OnePlus 3T (128GB)	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.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, MKV, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	OnePlus 3T (128GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	OnePlus 3T (128GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	OnePlus 3T (128GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) 5V 4A	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3400 mAh	3180 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	28.5 hours (1.2 days)
Standby	feature not registered	290 hours (12.1 days)
➕ Other features
	OnePlus 3T (128GB)	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: Gunmetal • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum body • OxygenOS 3.5 • LED notification (RGB) • Rear camera: Sony IMX298 sensor • Front camera: Samsung 3P8SP sensor • Slow motion 720p@120fps • Dash charge • Fast battery charging: 60% in 30min • Dirac HD Sound • Miracast • WiFi dual-band	• 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 3T (128GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered