Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB) vs ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite vs ZTE Axon 7 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/15/2019 9:34 PM, updated: 8/11/2020 6:27 AM

Compare ZTE Axon 7 X Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.39"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4030
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points ZTE Axon 7 (128GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Quad-core

3250
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB)

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!

11 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB)	vs	7 Advantages ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core41% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	AMOLED
+6.39"16% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP191% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 20MP
+(front) 32MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps167% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4030 mAh24% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3250 mAh
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
179 grams (6.27 ounces)	vs	+175 grams (6.13 ounces)2% Lighter
8.67 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)10% Thinner
1080x2340 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels46% Higher resolution screen
403 PPI	vs	+534 PPI33% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

31 Common items in both devices

6GB LPDDR4X / 6GB LPDDR4

128GB (109GB available) / 128GB (114GB available)

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

+24 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

📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB)	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB)	Axon 7 (128GB)
Other model names	Xiaomi 9 Lite M1904F3BG (Global), Xiaomi Pyxis	ZTE Axon 7 Premium Dual-Sim A2017, A7G343
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, USA, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Brand	Xiaomi	ZTE
Release date	9/1/2019	5/1/2016
Depth	8.67 millimeters (0.34 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.5 x 156.8 millimeters (2.93 x 6.17 in)	75 x 151.7 millimeters (2.95 x 5.97 in)
Weight	179 grams (6.27 ounces)	175 grams (6.13 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB)	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen size	6.39" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	534 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	430nits[typ] HDR8	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB)	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 10	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB)	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SDM710 (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 616 500Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 530
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB)	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	128GB (109GB available) UFS 2.1	128GB (114GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB)	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	800/150 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	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat15/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40) VoLTE	LTE Cat6
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB)	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.21/4"13mm 2MP depth f/2.4	20 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	5952x3348 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical 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 on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB)	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.6µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB)	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)
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.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB)	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 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 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, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB)	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB)	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4030 mAh	3250 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	16 hours
Standby	feature not registered	360 hours (15 days)
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB)	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, Blue, White • MIUI 10	• Colors: Gold • Aluminum body • MiFavor UI 4.0 • 2.5D glass screen • Quick Charge 3.0 • Fast battery charging: 83% in 30min • Slow motion 720p@240fps • Dolby Atmos audio • Miracast
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB)	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.19W/kg (head), 1.15W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.42W/kg (head), 1.4W/kg (body)	feature not registered