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Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500) vs ZTE Axon M (Z999)

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

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Compare ZTE Axon M X Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500) 05Points
Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

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23Points ZTE Axon M (Z999) Compare Samsung Fascinate 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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Fascinate (SCH-i500)} 5 Advantages Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500) vs Axon M (Z999)} 23 Advantages ZTE Axon M (Z999)
+116 grams (4.06 ounces)98%
Lighter		vs230 grams (8.05 ounces)
+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)23%
Thinner		vs12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT IPS LCD
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.		vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDRvs+4GB LPDDR47 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
2GB (1.49GB available)vs+64GB (45GB available)29 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
480x800 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
233 PPIvs+424 PPI82%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"vs+5.2"30%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 20MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
HD (1280x720)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.3.4 Gingerbreadvs+Android 7.1.2 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.1.2 Nougat is newer and safer
3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev Avs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps96 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAhvs+3180 mAh112%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 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
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
13 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+6 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
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ModelFascinate (SCH-i500)Axon M (Z999)
Other model namesVerizon Samsung Fascinate i500, Samsung Galaxy S CDMAAT&T ZTE Axon M foldable, ZTE Z999, δΈ­ε…΄ε€©ζœΊAxon M
Country or region availableUSA
USA		USA
USA
BrandSamsungZTE
Release date9/8/201011/1/2017
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)64.2 x 122.4 millimeters (2.53 x 4.82 in)71.6 x 150.9 millimeters (2.82 x 5.94 in)
Weight116 grams (4.06 ounces)230 grams (8.05 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~58% (screen-to-body ratio)~69% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI424 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass 5
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
System versionAndroid 2.1 EclairAndroid 7.1.2 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbreadfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Chipset32bit: Samsung Exynos 364bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AB Pro (14nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)		Quad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX540Qualcomm Adreno 530 624Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage2GB (1.49GB available)64GB (45GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.1 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedDual-Band 850/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900GSM 850/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DOUMTS 850/1700/1900
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat12 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 29, 30, 66)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev AGPRS, 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

Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels20 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels5472x3648 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.8" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1Β΅m pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh3180 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.5 hours28.5 hours (1.2 days)
Standby300 hours (12.5 days)290 hours (12.1 days)

βž• Other features

Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Black, Grey, White
β€’ Samsung TouchWiz 3.0 UI
β€’ WiFi hotspot (Android 2.2 or higher)
β€’ Java framework		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

Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)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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