ZTE Axon M (Z999) vs Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between ZTE Axon M vs Asus Zenfone 4 Max phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/2/2018 5:38 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 6:20 PM

Compare Asus Zenfone 4 Max X ZTE Axon M (Z999) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

20
MP

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3180
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 32GB) Compare ZTE Axon M X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? ZTE Axon M (Z999)

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15 Advantages ZTE Axon M (Z999)	vs	9 Advantages Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 32GB)
+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core34% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 64bit Octa-core
+4GB LPDDR433% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR3
+64GB (45GB available)105% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (22GB available)
+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+424 PPI59% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	267 PPI
+(back) 20MP12% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP
+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 7.1.2 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1.2 Nougat is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.0 Nougat
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
230 grams (8.05 ounces)	vs	+181 grams (6.34 ounces)27% Lighter
12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)	vs	+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)37% Thinner
5.2"	vs	+5.5"6% Larger screen
Dual-LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 8MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
3180 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh57% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

24 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 32GB)
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Model	Axon M (Z999)	Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 32GB)
Other model names	AT&T ZTE Axon M foldable, ZTE Z999, 中兴天机Axon M	Asus Zenfone 4 Max Octa-Core (3GB RAM) 5,5" ZC554KL-4A013BR
Country or region available	USA	Brazil, USA, (Europe), Philippines, Taiwan, (Global, International)
Brand	ZTE	Asus
Release date	11/1/2017	9/11/2017
Depth	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.6 x 150.9 millimeters (2.82 x 5.94 in)	76.9 x 154 millimeters (3.03 x 6.06 in)
Weight	230 grams (8.05 ounces)	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 32GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.2" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	267 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 32GB)
System version	Android 7.1.2 Nougat	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 32GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AB Pro (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530 624Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 505 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 32GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (45GB available)	32GB (22GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Dual-Band 850/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1700/1900	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 29, 30, 66)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,18,19,26,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	20 megapixels	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP 12mm120°
Main camera resolution	5472x3648 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	25mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital 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 only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 32GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3180 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	28.5 hours (1.2 days)	40 hours (1.7 days)
Standby	290 hours (12.1 days)	1104 hours (46 days)
➕ Other features
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Carbon Black • 2.5D glass screen • Additional 5.2" IPS screen (Dual screen) • Quick Charge 3.0 (47% in 30min) • Dolby Atmos sound • 32-bit/384kHz audio • Sony IMX350 sensor in both cameras • Slow motion 720p@240fps	• Colors: Gray, Rose Pink, Gold, Black • USB OTG On-The-Go • 2.5D glass screen • ASUS ZenUI 4.0 • PixelMaster 4.0 • Fast battery charging 5V/2A=10W
☢️ Radiation rate
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered