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Samsung Galaxy M10 (SM-M105M/DS 16GB) vs ZTE Axon M (Z999)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M10 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 Galaxy M10 (SM-M105M/DS 16GB) 12Points
6.22"
PLS

720x1520

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

20
MP
4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3180
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? ZTE Axon M (Z999)

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!

Galaxy M10 (SM-M105M/DS 16GB)} 12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M10 (SM-M105M/DS 16GB) vs Axon M (Z999)} 20 Advantages ZTE Axon M (Z999)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+163 grams (5.71 ounces)41%
Lighter
vs230 grams (8.05 ounces)
+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)58%
Thinner
vs12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+6.22"20%
Larger screen
vs5.2"
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 7.1.2 Nougat
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100%
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
+3400 mAh7%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3180 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)vs+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core10%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+4GB LPDDR4100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (9GB available)vs+64GB (45GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
TFT PLSvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
720x1520 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels89%
Higher resolution screen
270 PPIvs+424 PPI57%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(dual camera) 13MP + 5MPvs+(back) 20MP12%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
1/3.1" inchesvs+1/2.8" inches11%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/1.9 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)6%
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
Virtual ambient light sensorvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
5Wvs+18W3 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.
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
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

20 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
4G LTE-A
Capacitive
+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy M10 (SM-M105M/DS 16GB)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
 
ModelGalaxy M10 (SM-M105M/DS 16GB)Axon M (Z999)
Other model namesGalaxy M10 SM-M105M/Dual-Sim (16GB + 2GB RAM)AT&T ZTE Axon M foldable, ZTE Z999, 中兴天机Axon M
Country or region available(Latin America)Panama
(Latin America), Panama
USA
USA
BrandSamsungZTE
Release date2/5/2019, Announced: 1/1/201911/1/2017
Depth7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)75.6 x 155.6 millimeters (2.98 x 6.13 in)71.6 x 150.9 millimeters (2.82 x 5.94 in)
Weight163 grams (5.71 ounces)230 grams (8.05 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy M10 (SM-M105M/DS 16GB)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Display typeTFT PLSTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.22" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~82.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~69% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1520 pixels (19:9)1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)270 PPI424 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy M10 (SM-M105M/DS 16GB)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 7.1.2 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 Piefeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy M10 (SM-M105M/DS 16GB)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AB Pro (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Quad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 530 624Mhz
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 64144 (v7)
Geekbench: 3662 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 3.7fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy M10 (SM-M105M/DS 16GB)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR34GB LPDDR4
Internal storage16GB (9GB available)
eMMC 5.1
64GB (45GB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy M10 (SM-M105M/DS 16GB)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/50 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/1700/1900
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28)
VoLTE
LTE Cat12 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 29, 30, 66)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy M10 (SM-M105M/DS 16GB)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
13 megapixels
5MP ultrawide f/2.212mm120°
20 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels5472x3648 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length27mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3.1" inches1/2.8" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy M10 (SM-M105M/DS 16GB)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length32mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy M10 (SM-M105M/DS 16GB)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy M10 (SM-M105M/DS 16GB)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy M10 (SM-M105M/DS 16GB)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
SensorsAccelerometer
Face unlock 2D
Proximity sensor
Virtual ambient light sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy M10 (SM-M105M/DS 16GB)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3400 mAh3180 mAh
Charger, watts5W (5V/1A) Wired charging18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy24 hours (1 day)28.5 hours (1.2 days)
Standbyfeature not registered290 hours (12.1 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy M10 (SM-M105M/DS 16GB)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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: Charcoal Black, Ocean Blue• 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

Galaxy M10 (SM-M105M/DS 16GB)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.26W/kg (head), 1.33W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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