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Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB) vs ZTE Axon M (Z999)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi Note 3 vs ZTE Axon M phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare ZTE Axon M X Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB) 18Points
Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

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03Points ZTE Axon M (Z999) Compare Xiaomi Mi Note 3 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? Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)

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Mi Note 3 (128GB)} 18 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB) vs Axon M (Z999)} 3 Advantages ZTE Axon M (Z999)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core32%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core
+6GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs4GB LPDDR4
+128GB (111GB available)147%
More internal storage for applications and files		vs64GB (45GB available)
+163 grams (5.71 ounces)41%
Lighter		vs230 grams (8.05 ounces)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)61%
Thinner		vs12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material		vsPlastic body, glass front
+5.5"6%
Larger screen		vs5.2"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP20%
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 20MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures		vsOnly digital zoom
+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video		vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas		vsHDR photo only main camera
+(front) 16MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies		vsNot supported
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer		vsAndroid 7.1.2 Nougat
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+3500 mAh10%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs3180 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.		vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster		vs4.2 + A2DP
Not supportedvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
401 PPIvs+424 PPI6%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
29 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
1080x1920 pixels
Dual-LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
f/1.8 (aperture)
4K UHD (3840x2160)
+22 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
 
ModelXiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)Axon M (Z999)
Other model namesXiaomi Note 3 MCE8AT&T ZTE Axon M foldable, ZTE Z999, δΈ­ε…΄ε€©ζœΊAxon M
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		USA
USA
BrandXiaomiZTE
Release date9/1/201711/1/2017
Depth7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)74 x 152.6 millimeters (2.91 x 6.01 in)71.6 x 150.9 millimeters (2.82 x 5.94 in)
Weight163 grams (5.71 ounces)230 grams (8.05 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.5" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~73.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~69% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI424 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
System versionAndroid 7.1 NougatAndroid 7.1.2 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 Piefeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AB Pro (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)		Quad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 512 650MhzQualcomm Adreno 530 624Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage128GB (111GB available)
eMMC 5.1		64GB (45GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 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 networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100		UMTS 850/1700/1900
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)		LTE Cat12 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 29, 30, 66)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

πŸ“· Camera

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.652mmAF2x-optical-zoom		20 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels5472x3648 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length27mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.8" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1Β΅m pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution4608x3456 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 size1Β΅m pixelfeature not registered

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
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

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.2 + 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
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3500 mAh3180 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered28.5 hours (1.2 days)
Standbyfeature not registered290 hours (12.1 days)

βž• Other features

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)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, Blue
β€’ MIUI 10
β€’ Quick Charge 3.0
β€’ 24-bit/192kHz audio		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

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.5W/kg (head), 1.54W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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