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Samsung Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870W) vs ZTE Axon M (Z999)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S5 Active 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 S5 Active (SM-G870W) 10Points
Samsung Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870W)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5.1"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

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14Points ZTE Axon M (Z999) Compare Samsung Galaxy S5 Active 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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Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870W)} 10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870W) vs Axon M (Z999)} 14 Advantages ZTE Axon M (Z999)
+170 grams (5.95 ounces)35%
Lighter		vs230 grams (8.05 ounces)
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)37%
Thinner		vs12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT IPS LCD
+432 PPI2%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs424 PPI
+1/2.6" inches8%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.		vs1/2.8" inches
+(front) 2.1MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies		vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		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
+IP67 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example		vsNot supported
2.5GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core1%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+4GB LPDDR4100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (11GB available)vs+64GB (45GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
5.1"vs+5.2"2%
Larger screen
(back) 16MPvs+(back) 20MP25%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.2 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)22%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallowvs+Android 7.1.2 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.1.2 Nougat is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2800 mAhvs+3180 mAh14%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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
16 million
1080x1920 pixels
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo/video only main camera / HDR photo only main camera
4K UHD (3840x2160)
+15 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870W)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
 
ModelGalaxy S5 Active (SM-G870W)Axon M (Z999)
Other model namesBell Samsung Galaxy S5 Active SM-G870W for CanadaAT&T ZTE Axon M foldable, ZTE Z999, δΈ­ε…΄ε€©ζœΊAxon M
Country or region availableCanada
Canada		USA
USA
BrandSamsungZTE
Release date5/30/201411/1/2017
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)73.4 x 145.3 millimeters (2.89 x 5.72 in)71.6 x 150.9 millimeters (2.82 x 5.94 in)
Weight170 grams (5.95 ounces)230 grams (8.05 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.		Not supported

πŸ“² Display

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870W)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.1" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~69% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)432 PPI424 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870W)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 7.1.2 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallowfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870W)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AB Pro (14nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)		Quad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330 578MhzQualcomm Adreno 530 624Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870W)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR34GB LPDDR4
Internal storage16GB (11GB available)64GB (45GB available)
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870W)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 / Upload150/50 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 Cat4 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600LTE 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 S5 Active (SM-G870W)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels20 megapixels
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels5472x3648 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.6" inches1/2.8" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1Β΅m pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: 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 sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870W)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)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 S5 Active (SM-G870W)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870W)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 MHL-2Not supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
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 S5 Active (SM-G870W)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870W)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2800 mAh3180 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy29 hours (1.2 days)28.5 hours (1.2 days)
Standby480 hours (20 days)290 hours (12.1 days)

βž• Other features

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870W)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: Camo Green, Titanium Grey, Ruby Red
β€’ Picture-taking during video recording
β€’ HAC M3/T4		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 S5 Active (SM-G870W)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.65W/kg (head), 1.09W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.667W/kg (head), 0.451W/kg (body)feature not registered
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