Realme 14 (256GB/12GB) vs ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Side by side comparison between Realme 14 vs ZTE Axon M phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.67"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
50
MP
MP
16mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
6000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.2"
IPS
IPS
1080x1920
20
MP
MP
4GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
3180
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Realme 14 (256GB/12GB)
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22 Common items in both devices |
Plastic body, glass front |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
f/1.8 (aperture) |
4K UHD (3840x2160) |
Capacitive |
+15 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlightπ± Model features | ||
Realme 14 (256GB/12GB) | ZTE Axon M (Z999) | |
Model | Realme 14 (256GB/12GB) | Axon M (Z999) |
Other model names | Realme 14 5G Free Fire RE608EL1 | AT&T ZTE Axon M foldable, ZTE Z999, δΈε ΄ε€©ζΊAxon M |
Country or region available | ![]() (Global, International) | ![]() USA |
Brand | Realme | ZTE |
Release date | 3/27/2025 | 11/1/2017 |
Depth | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 75.65 x 163.15 millimeters (2.98 x 6.42 in) | 71.6 x 150.9 millimeters (2.82 x 5.94 in) |
Weight | 196 grams (6.86 ounces) | 230 grams (8.05 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | IP68/IP69 certified: water immersion up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes, waterproof against high-pressure water jets, and dust protection. | Not supported |
π² Display | ||
Realme 14 (256GB/12GB) | ZTE Axon M (Z999) | |
Display type | AMOLED | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 6.67" inches | 5.2" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~87% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~69% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 1080x1920 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 395 PPI | 424 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 5 |
Refresh rate | 120Hz | feature not registered |
Display features | 2000nits[peak] Touch Sampling Rate: 180Hz | feature not registered |
π€ Operating System | ||
Realme 14 (256GB/12GB) | ZTE Axon M (Z999) | |
System version | Android 15 | Android 7.1.2 Nougat |
Firmware update | feature not registered | feature not registered |
User Interface | Realme UI 6.0 | feature not registered |
βοΈ Processor | ||
Realme 14 (256GB/12GB) | ZTE Axon M (Z999) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 (SM6650) (4nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AB Pro (14nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Single-core) 3x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A520 (Quad-core) | Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 810 (895MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 530 624Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 760396 (v10) | feature not registered |
π½ Memory and storage | ||
Realme 14 (256GB/12GB) | ZTE Axon M (Z999) | |
RAM memory | 12GB LPDDR4X | 4GB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage | 256GB (222GB available) UFS 3.1 | 64GB (45GB available) |
External storage | Not supported | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
πΆ Mobile networks | ||
Realme 14 (256GB/12GB) | 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 | 2000/1024 Mbps | 300/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 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 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/1700/1900 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat12 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 29, 30, 66) |
Primary 5G network | SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78) | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | Not supported |
π· Camera | ||
Realme 14 (256GB/12GB) | ZTE Axon M (Z999) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 50 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 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/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | 27mm (lens) | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.8" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1Β΅m 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 | Supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo only main camera |
Camera extras | 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60/120fps | feature not registered |
πΈ Front camera | ||
Realme 14 (256GB/12GB) | 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/2.4 (aperture) | feature not registered |
Focal length | 24mm (lens) | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/3" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
π Sound and multimedia | ||
Realme 14 (256GB/12GB) | ZTE Axon M (Z999) | |
Loudspeaker | Stereo sound | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263 |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC |
π Connectivity | ||
Realme 14 (256GB/12GB) | ZTE Axon M (Z999) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 5.2 + A2DP/LE | 4.2 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
π§ Sensors | ||
Realme 14 (256GB/12GB) | ZTE Axon M (Z999) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer 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 alert | Supported | Supported |
π Battery | ||
Realme 14 (256GB/12GB) | ZTE Axon M (Z999) | |
Battery type | Li-Si: lithium-silicon (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 6000 mAh | 3180 mAh |
Charger, watts | 45W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable | 18W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 28.5 hours (1.2 days) |
Standby | feature not registered | 290 hours (12.1 days) |
β Other features | ||
Realme 14 (256GB/12GB) | 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 | β’ Colors: Silver, Titanium, Pink | 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 |
β’οΈ Radiation rate | ||
Realme 14 (256GB/12GB) | 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 |