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Sony Xperia Z1 (3G C6902) vs ZTE Axon M (Z999)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Z1 vs ZTE Axon M phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare ZTE Axon M X Sony Xperia Z1 (3G C6902) 12Points
Sony Xperia Z1 (3G C6902)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5"
TFT

1080x1920

20.7
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

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16Points ZTE Axon M (Z999) Compare Sony Xperia Z1 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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Xperia Z1 (3G C6902)} 12 Advantages Sony Xperia Z1 (3G C6902) vs Axon M (Z999)} 16 Advantages ZTE Axon M (Z999)
+170 grams (5.95 ounces)35%
Lighter		vs230 grams (8.05 ounces)
+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)44%
Thinner		vs12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material		vsPlastic body, glass front
+441 PPI4%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs424 PPI
+(back) 20.7MP3%
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 20MP
+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) 2.1MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies		vsNot supported
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general		vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.		vsNot supported
+IP58 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example		vsNot supported
2.2GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core14%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+4GB LPDDR4100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)vs+64GB (45GB available)3 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
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
5"vs+5.2"4%
Larger screen
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.0 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)11%
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 5.1.1 Lollipopvs+Android 7.1.2 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.1.2 Nougat is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAhvs+3180 mAh6%
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.
25 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
Capacitive
+18 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Sony Xperia Z1 (3G C6902)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
 
ModelXperia Z1 (3G C6902)Axon M (Z999)
Other model namesSony Xperia Z1 C6902 L39h PM-0500-BV, Sony HonamiAT&T ZTE Axon M foldable, ZTE Z999, δΈ­ε…΄ε€©ζœΊAxon M
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		USA
USA
BrandSonyZTE
Release date9/6/201311/1/2017
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)74 x 144 millimeters (2.91 x 5.67 in)71.6 x 150.9 millimeters (2.82 x 5.94 in)
Weight170 grams (5.95 ounces)230 grams (8.05 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP58 certified: dust/water resistant up to 1 meter and 30minNot supported

πŸ“² Display

Sony Xperia Z1 (3G C6902)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~64.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~69% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)441 PPI424 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

Sony Xperia Z1 (3G C6902)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 7.1.2 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipopfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Sony Xperia Z1 (3G C6902)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AB Pro (14nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)		Quad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330Qualcomm Adreno 530 624Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Sony Xperia Z1 (3G C6902)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR34GB LPDDR4
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 4.5		64GB (45GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Z1 (3G C6902)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 / Upload42/5.76 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 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 networkNot supportedLTE Cat12 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 29, 30, 66)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, 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

Sony Xperia Z1 (3G C6902)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Back camera (main camera)20.7 megapixels20 megapixels
Main camera resolution5248x3936 pixels5472x3648 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.3" 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

Sony Xperia Z1 (3G C6902)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

Sony Xperia Z1 (3G C6902)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Sony Xperia Z1 (3G C6902)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/ac [wifi5] (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 portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia Z1 (3G C6902)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Sony Xperia Z1 (3G C6902)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh3180 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy15 hours28.5 hours (1.2 days)
Standby850 hours (35.4 days)290 hours (12.1 days)

βž• Other features

Sony Xperia Z1 (3G C6902)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
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Black, White, Purple
β€’ Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 3
β€’ Sony TRILUMINOS display
β€’ 3D Surround Sound		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

Sony Xperia Z1 (3G C6902)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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