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ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB)

Side by side comparison between ZTE Axon 30 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 9 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 9 X ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB) 19Points
6.92"
AMOLED

1080x2460

64
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4200
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
18Points Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB) Compare ZTE Axon 30 X
6.4"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)

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!

Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)} 19 Advantages ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB) vs Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB)} 18 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB)
+3.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)12%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)
+6GB LPDDR5Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
vs6GB LPDDR4X
+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 2.1
+189 grams (6.62 ounces)6%
Lighter
vs201 grams (7.04 ounces)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)13%
Thinner
vs8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs16 million
+6.92"8%
Larger screen
vs6.4"
+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP
+1/1.73" inches47%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.55" inches
+(front) 16MP99%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 10
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps67%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps
+4200 mAh5%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4000 mAh
+65W3 times
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.
vs15W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
AMOLEDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+HDR10Advantage
The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
1080x2460 pixelsvs+1440x2960 pixels60%
Higher resolution screen
388 PPIvs+514 PPI32%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
f/1.8 (aperture)vs+f/1.5 (aperture)20%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)78%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Iris scannerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Mono sound (not stereo)vs+Stereo soundAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

26 Common items in both devices
128GB (104GB available) / 128GB (111GB available)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
Dual-LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
BSI sensor
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras
4K UHD (3840x2160)
+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB)
ModelAxon 30 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB)
Other model namesZTE Axon 30 5G (A2322)Galaxy Note9 (Qualcomm) 6GB RAM, Samsung Crown
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandZTESamsung
Release date8/3/2021, Announced: 7/27/20218/24/2018, Announced: 8/9/2018
Depth7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)77.8 x 170.2 millimeters (3.06 x 6.7 in)76.4 x 161.9 millimeters (3.01 x 6.37 in)
Weight189 grams (6.62 ounces)201 grams (7.04 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass 5
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB)
Display typeAMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.92" inches6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~85.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~84% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2460 pixels (20.5:9)1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)388 PPI514 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display featuresAlways-On Display
DCI-P3 100%
2.5D glass
HDR10
2.5D glass
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB)
System versionAndroid 11Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 10
User InterfaceMyOS 11One UI 2.0 / 2.5

⚙️ Processor

ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (SM8250-AC) (7nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845) (10nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 3.2GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 650 (670MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 630 (710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 701991 (v9)
Geekbench: 3160 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 59fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 249124 (v7), 316449 (v8)
Geekbench: 9026 (v4.4), 2092 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR56GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (104GB available)
UFS 3.1
128GB (111GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps1200/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Global version:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
America version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 18, 19)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
America version:
LTE ( 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 19, 20, 28, 29, 30)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkGlobal version:
SA/NSA (1, 3, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78)
America version:
SA/NSA (1, 3, 28, 41, 66, 78)
China version:
SA/NSA (1, 3, 28, 41, 78)
Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkGlobal version:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
America version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat20
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 18, 19)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
America version:
LTE ( 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSANot supported

📷 Camera

ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
64 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°16mm
5MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
(dual camera)
12.2 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.4"52mm1.0µmAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution10120x6328 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.5 (aperture)
Focal length25mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.73" inches1/2.55" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras1080p@30fps
Sony IMX682 sensor
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)2K UHD (2560x1440)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.5 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered25mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.6" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.22µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)
24-bit/192kHz
Stereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C SlimPort®
Bluetooth5.1 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (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, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4200 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, watts65W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 4+
USB Power Delivery 3.0
15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Aqua
• Triple cooling system
• Colors: Black, Copper, Purple, Blue
• S Pen Stylus (Bluetooth)
• Samsung Pay
• Samsung DeX

☢️ Radiation rate

ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB)
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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