Vivo NEX S (256GB) vs ZTE Axon M (Z999)

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

6/18/2018 8:11 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 6:20 PM

Compare ZTE Axon M X Vivo NEX S (256GB) 19Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.59"
AMOLED

1080x2316

12
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points ZTE Axon M (Z999) Compare Vivo NEX S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

20
MP

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3180
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Vivo NEX S (256GB)

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19 Advantages Vivo NEX S (256GB)	vs	5 Advantages ZTE Axon M (Z999)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core63% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core
+8GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4
+256GB (236GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (45GB available)
+199 grams (6.97 ounces)16% Lighter	vs	230 grams (8.05 ounces)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)53% Thinner	vs	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1080x2316 pixels21% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+6.59"27% Larger screen	vs	5.2"
+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+1/2.55" inches10% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.8" inches
+(front) 8MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.1.2 Nougat
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+4000 mAh26% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3180 mAh
+22.5W25% 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.	vs	18W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
388 PPI	vs	+424 PPI9% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP	vs	+(back) 20MP17% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

21 Common items in both devices

16 million

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

f/1.8 (aperture)

4K UHD (3840x2160)

4G LTE-A

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Vivo NEX S (256GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
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Model	NEX S (256GB)	Axon M (Z999)
Other model names	NEX旗舰版, vivo NEX Special edition, NEX Ultimate, BBK Apex	AT&T ZTE Axon M foldable, ZTE Z999, 中兴天机Axon M
Country or region available	(Global, International), China	USA
Brand	Vivo	ZTE
Release date	6/1/2018	11/1/2017
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)	77 x 162 millimeters (3.03 x 6.38 in)	71.6 x 150.9 millimeters (2.82 x 5.94 in)
Weight	199 grams (6.97 ounces)	230 grams (8.05 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Vivo NEX S (256GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.59" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~86% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2316 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	388 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Vivo NEX S (256GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 7.1.2 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Vivo NEX S (256GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AB Pro (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 530 624Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Vivo NEX S (256GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	256GB (236GB available)	64GB (45GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Vivo NEX S (256GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/1900
Primary 3G network	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1700/1900
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,18,19,20,25,26,28) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat12 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 29, 30, 66)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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
	Vivo NEX S (256GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.4	20 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	5472x3648 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical 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
	Vivo NEX S (256GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 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
	Vivo NEX S (256GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Vivo NEX S (256GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	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, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Vivo NEX S (256GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Vivo NEX S (256GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	3180 mAh
Charger, watts	22.5W Wired fast charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	28.5 hours (1.2 days)
Standby	feature not registered	290 hours (12.1 days)
➕ Other features
	Vivo NEX S (256GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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: Black, Red • Funtouch OS 4 • 32-bit/192kHz audio • Pop-up front camera	• 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
	Vivo NEX S (256GB)	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