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Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A) vs ZTE Axon M (Z999)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom 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 S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A) 10Points
4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

16
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

2330
mAh

(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 S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)} 10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A) vs Axon M (Z999)} 19 Advantages ZTE Axon M (Z999)
+208 grams (7.28 ounces)11%
Lighter
vs230 grams (8.05 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+Xenon flashAdvantage
The Xenon flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsDual-LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+1/2.3" inches22%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.8" inches
+(front) 2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+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
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (32nm)vs+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core127%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR2vs+4GB LPDDR4167%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (13GB available)vs+64GB (45GB available)2 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
15.4 millimeters (0.61 inches)vs+12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)26%
Thinner
540x960 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
256 PPIvs+424 PPI66%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"vs+5.2"21%
Larger screen
(back) 16MPvs+(back) 20MP25%
Higher resolution main camera
f/3.1 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)72%
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
Android 4.4.2 KitKatvs+Android 7.1.2 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.1.2 Nougat is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2330 mAhvs+3180 mAh36%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
10Wvs+18W80%
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 a/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
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
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.

22 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
4G LTE / 4G LTE-A
Capacitive
Multitouch
+15 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
 
ModelGalaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)Axon M (Z999)
Other model namesGalaxy S4 Zoom LTE SM-C105A (AT&T)AT&T ZTE Axon M foldable, ZTE Z999, δΈ­ε…΄ε€©ζœΊAxon M
Country or region availableUSA
USA
USA
USA
BrandSamsungZTE
Release date11/1/2013, Announced: 6/30/201311/1/2017
Depth15.4 millimeters (0.61 inches)12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)63.5 x 125.5 millimeters (2.5 x 4.94 in)71.6 x 150.9 millimeters (2.82 x 5.94 in)
Weight208 grams (7.28 ounces)230 grams (8.05 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.3" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~64% (screen-to-body ratio)~69% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels (16:9)1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)256 PPI424 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 7.1.2 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatfeature not registered
User InterfaceTouchWiz UIfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Chipset32bit: Samsung Exynos 4212 (32nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AB Pro (14nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP4 (400MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 530 624Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
RAM memory1.5GB LPDDR24GB LPDDR4
Internal storage16GB (13GB available)
eMMC 4.41
64GB (45GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 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 850/1900/2100UMTS 850/1700/1900
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 (2, 4, 5, 17)LTE Cat12 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 29, 30, 66)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, 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

Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels20 megapixels
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels5472x3648 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashXenon flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/3.1 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.3" inches1/2.8" inches
Pixel size1.3Β΅m pixel1Β΅m pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extras10x-optical-zoom (24-240mm)feature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Not 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

Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)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 outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2330 mAh3180 mAh
Charger, watts10W Wired charging18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy12 hours28.5 hours (1.2 days)
Standby570 hours (23.8 days)290 hours (12.1 days)

βž• Other features

Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)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 callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: White
β€’ Dropbox 50GB
β€’ S-Voice natural language
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

Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.69W/kg (head), 0.84W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.223W/kg (head), 0.177W/kg (body)feature not registered
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