Samsung Galaxy M40 (SM-M405G/DS) vs ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M40 vs ZTE Axon M phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.3"
PLS
PLS
1080x2340
32
MP
MP
16mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3500
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? Samsung Galaxy M40 (SM-M405G/DS)
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22 Common items in both devices |
4GB LPDDR4X / 4GB LPDDR4 |
Plastic body, glass front |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
4K UHD (3840x2160) |
+15 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy M40 (SM-M405G/DS) | ZTE Axon M (Z999) | |
Model | Galaxy M40 (SM-M405G/DS) | Axon M (Z999) |
Other model names | Galaxy M40 SM-M405G/Dual-Sim (64GB + 4GB RAM) | AT&T ZTE Axon M foldable, ZTE Z999, 中兴天机Axon M |
Country or region available | (Latin America) | USA |
Brand | Samsung | ZTE |
Release date | 6/11/2019 | 11/1/2017 |
Depth | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 73.9 x 155.3 millimeters (2.91 x 6.11 in) | 71.6 x 150.9 millimeters (2.82 x 5.94 in) |
Weight | 168 grams (5.88 ounces) | 230 grams (8.05 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy M40 (SM-M405G/DS) | ZTE Axon M (Z999) | |
Display type | TFT PLS | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 6.3" inches | 5.2" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~69% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2340 pixels | 1080x1920 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 409 PPI | 424 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass 5 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy M40 (SM-M405G/DS) | ZTE Axon M (Z999) | |
System version | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 7.1.2 Nougat |
Firmware update | Android 10 | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy M40 (SM-M405G/DS) | ZTE Axon M (Z999) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SDM675 (11nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AB Pro (14nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz Kryo 460 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 460 Silver (Hexa-core) | Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 612 845Mhz | Qualcomm Adreno 530 624Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy M40 (SM-M405G/DS) | ZTE Axon M (Z999) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4X | 4GB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage | 64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 64GB (45GB available) |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy M40 (SM-M405G/DS) | ZTE Axon M (Z999) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) | Not supported |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 400/50 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 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/1700/1900 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41) | LTE Cat12 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 29, 30, 66) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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 | ||
Galaxy M40 (SM-M405G/DS) | ZTE Axon M (Z999) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 32 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1.12µmPDAF 5MP depth f/2.2 | 20 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 6528x4896 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/1.7 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.8" inches |
Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 1µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital 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 on both cameras | HDR photo only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy M40 (SM-M405G/DS) | 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 | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy M40 (SM-M405G/DS) | ZTE Axon M (Z999) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | 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 |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy M40 (SM-M405G/DS) | ZTE Axon M (Z999) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 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 | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy M40 (SM-M405G/DS) | ZTE Axon M (Z999) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy M40 (SM-M405G/DS) | ZTE Axon M (Z999) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3500 mAh | 3180 mAh |
Charger, watts | 15W Wired fast charging | 18W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 29 hours (1.2 days) | 28.5 hours (1.2 days) |
Standby | feature not registered | 290 hours (12.1 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy M40 (SM-M405G/DS) | ZTE Axon M (Z999) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | 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: Midnight Blue, Sweater Blue • One UI • Dolby Atmos sound • Slow motion 240fps | • 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 M40 (SM-M405G/DS) | 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 |