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ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB) vs Nokia N9 (16GB)

Side by side comparison between ZTE Axon 30 vs Nokia N9 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia N9 X ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB) 33Points
6.92"
AMOLED

1080x2460

64
MP

16mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4200
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
3.9"
AMOLED

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Single-core

1450
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)} 33 Advantages ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB) vs N9 (16GB)} 4 Advantages Nokia N9 (16GB)
+3.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)5 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+12GB LPDDR511 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR
+256GB (228GB available)18 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (12GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)55%
Thinner
vs12.1 millimeters (0.48 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
+1080x2460 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x854 pixels
+388 PPI55%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs251 PPI
+6.92"77%
Larger screen
vs3.9"
+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP9 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+1/1.73" inches73%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/3" inches
+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) 16MP51 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)19 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) CIF (352x288)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)17499 times
More apps available to download and use
vs200 apps (Apps for MeeGo)
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps138 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4200 mAh190%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1450 mAh
+65W12 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.
vs5W
+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)
+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 [wifi4]
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
189 grams (6.62 ounces)vs+135 grams (4.73 ounces)40%
Lighter
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+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

19 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
AMOLED
Dual-LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
+12 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)Nokia N9 (16GB)
ModelAxon 30 (256GB/12GB)Nokia N9 (16GB)
Other model namesZTE Axon 30 5G (A2322)Nokia N9-00 Lankku, Meego
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandZTENokia
Release date8/3/2021, Announced: 7/27/20219/27/2011, Announced: 6/1/2011
Depth7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)77.8 x 170.2 millimeters (3.06 x 6.7 in)61.2 x 116.45 millimeters (2.41 x 4.58 in)
Weight189 grams (6.62 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)Nokia N9 (16GB)
Display typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Screen size6.92" inches3.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~85.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~58.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2460 pixels (20.5:9)480x854 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)388 PPI251 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display featuresAlways-On Display
DCI-P3 100%
2.5D glass
Nokia ClearBlack
2.5D glass

๐Ÿค– Operating System

ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)Nokia N9 (16GB)
System versionAndroid 11Meego 1.2 Harmattan
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User InterfaceMyOS 11feature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)Nokia N9 (16GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (SM8250-AC) (7nm)32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)
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)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 650 (670MHz)PowerVR SGX530 MP1
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)Nokia N9 (16GB)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR51GB LPDDR
Internal storage256GB (228GB available)
UFS 3.1
16GB (12GB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Not supported

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)Nokia N9 (16GB)
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)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G
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)
Not supported
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/NSACSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)Nokia N9 (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
64 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2120ยฐ16mm
5MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
8 megapixels
Main camera resolution10120x6328 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length25mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/1.73" inches1/3" inches
Pixel size0.8ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasNot supported
Camera extras1080p@30fps
Sony IMX682 sensor
Carl Zeiss optics

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)Nokia N9 (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)CIF (352x288)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.5 (aperture)feature not registered
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)Nokia N9 (16GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)
24-bit/192kHz
Stereo sound
Dolby Digital Plus
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)Nokia N9 (16GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Micro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth5.1 + A2DP/LE2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)Nokia N9 (16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)Nokia N9 (16GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BV-5JW
Battery capacity4200 mAh1450 mAh
Charger, watts65W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 4+
USB Power Delivery 3.0
5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered7 hours
Standbyfeature not registered456 hours (19 days)

โž• Other features

ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)Nokia N9 (16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, Aqua
โ€ข Triple cooling system
โ€ข Colors: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Glossy White
โ€ข Ovi Maps

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)Nokia N9 (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.18W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.16W/kg (head)
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