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ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB) vs Huawei Honor 9 (L09 64GB)

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

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Compare Huawei Honor 9 X ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB) 21Points
6.92"
AMOLED

1080x2460

64
MP

16mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4200
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
06Points Huawei Honor 9 (L09 64GB) Compare ZTE Axon 30 X
5.15"
LTPS

1080x1920

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3200
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)

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 (256GB/12GB)} 21 Advantages ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB) vs Honor 9 (L09 64GB)} 6 Advantages Huawei Honor 9 (L09 64GB)
+3.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)30%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core
+12GB LPDDR52 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4GB LPDDR4
+256GB (228GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64GB (54GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsLTPS LCD
+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs16 million
+1080x2460 pixels28%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x1920 pixels
+6.92"34%
Larger screen
vs5.15"
+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP147%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 12MP + 20MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+f/1.8 (aperture)22%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 16MP99%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 9.0 Pie
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4200 mAh31%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3200 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.
vs18W
+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
vs4.2 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
189 grams (6.62 ounces)vs+155 grams (5.43 ounces)22%
Lighter
7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)vs+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)4%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
388 PPIvs+428 PPI10%
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
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

24 Common items in both devices
Dual-LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo on both cameras
4K UHD (3840x2160)
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
Capacitive
+17 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)Honor 9 (L09 64GB)
ModelAxon 30 (256GB/12GB)Honor 9 (L09 64GB)
Other model namesZTE Axon 30 5G (A2322)Huawei Honor 9 STF-L09 standard edition 4GB RAM (STF-L09)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)(Europe)Hong Kong
(Global, International), (Europe), Hong Kong
BrandZTEHuawei
Release date8/3/2021, Announced: 7/27/20216/27/2017
Depth7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)77.8 x 170.2 millimeters (3.06 x 6.7 in)70.9 x 147.3 millimeters (2.79 x 5.8 in)
Weight189 grams (6.62 ounces)155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)Honor 9 (L09 64GB)
Display typeAMOLEDLTPS LCD
Screen size6.92" inches5.15" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~85.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~70% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2460 pixels (20.5:9)1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)388 PPI428 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate120Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresAlways-On Display
DCI-P3 100%
2.5D glass
feature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)Honor 9 (L09 64GB)
System versionAndroid 11Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 9.0 Pie
User InterfaceMyOS 11feature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)Honor 9 (L09 64GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (SM8250-AC) (7nm)64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 960 (16nm)
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 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 650 (670MHz)ARM Mali-G71 MP8
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 701991 (v9)
Geekbench: 3160 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 59fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)Honor 9 (L09 64GB)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR54GB LPDDR4
Internal storage256GB (228GB available)
UFS 3.1
64GB (54GB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)Honor 9 (L09 64GB)
Dual-SIMDual-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 card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps600/50 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Global version:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
America version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
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 Cat12 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26)
TD-LTE (Bands 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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
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/NSAGPRS, EDGE

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)Honor 9 (L09 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
64 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2120ยฐ16mm
5MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
(dual camera)
12 megapixels
20MP mono f/2.227mm
Main camera resolution10120x6328 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length25mm (lens)27mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.73" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras1080p@30fps
Sony IMX682 sensor
feature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)Honor 9 (L09 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.5 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)Honor 9 (L09 64GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)
24-bit/192kHz
Supported
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.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)Honor 9 (L09 64GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.1 + A2DP/LE4.2 + A2DP
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, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)Honor 9 (L09 64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)Honor 9 (L09 64GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4200 mAh3200 mAh
Charger, watts65W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 4+
USB Power Delivery 3.0
18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)Honor 9 (L09 64GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, Aqua
โ€ข Triple cooling system
โ€ข Colors: Glacier Grey, Sapphire Blue, Midnight Black
โ€ข Fast battery charging: 40% in 30min
โ€ข EMUI 5.1

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)Honor 9 (L09 64GB)
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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