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ZTE Axon M (Z999) vs Asus Zenfone Live L1 (ZA550KL 32GB)

Side by side comparison between ZTE Axon M vs Asus Zenfone Live (L1) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Asus Zenfone Live (L1) X ZTE Axon M (Z999) 17Points
ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

20
MP
4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3180
mAh

(Non removable)

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11Points Asus Zenfone Live L1 (ZA550KL 32GB) Compare ZTE Axon M X
Asus Zenfone Live L1 (ZA550KL 32GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5.5"
IPS

720x1440

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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Axon M (Z999)} 17 Advantages ZTE Axon M (Z999) vs Zenfone Live L1 (ZA550KL 32GB)} 11 Advantages Asus Zenfone Live L1 (ZA550KL 32GB)
+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core47%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR4100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs2GB LPDDR3
+64GB (45GB available)105%
More internal storage for applications and files		vs32GB (22GB available)
+1080x1920 pixels100%
Higher resolution screen		vs720x1440 pixels
+424 PPI45%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs293 PPI
+(back) 20MP56%
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 13MP
+f/1.8 (aperture)11%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.		vsf/2.0 (aperture)
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+3180 mAh6%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs3000 mAh
+18W80%
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.		vs10W
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster		vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely		vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.		vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys		vsNot supported
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
230 grams (8.05 ounces)vs+140 grams (4.9 ounces)64%
Lighter
12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)vs+8.15 millimeters (0.32 inches)50%
Thinner
5.2"vs+5.5"6%
Larger screen
Dual-LED flashvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
Android 7.1.2 Nougatvs+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
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 supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
19 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
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πŸ“± Model features

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Asus Zenfone Live L1 (ZA550KL 32GB)
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ModelAxon M (Z999)Zenfone Live L1 (ZA550KL 32GB)
Other model namesAT&T ZTE Axon M foldable, ZTE Z999, δΈ­ε…΄ε€©ζœΊAxon MAsus ZenFone Live L1 ZA550KL X00RD (2GB RAM)
Country or region availableUSA
USA		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandZTEAsus
Release date11/1/20175/1/2018
Depth12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)8.15 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)71.6 x 150.9 millimeters (2.82 x 5.94 in)71.77 x 147.26 millimeters (2.83 x 5.8 in)
Weight230 grams (8.05 ounces)140 grams (4.9 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Asus Zenfone Live L1 (ZA550KL 32GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.2" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69% (screen-to-body ratio)~73.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels720x1440 pixels (18:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI293 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered400nits[typ]

πŸ€– Operating System

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Asus Zenfone Live L1 (ZA550KL 32GB)
System versionAndroid 7.1.2 NougatAndroid 8.0 Oreo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Asus Zenfone Live L1 (ZA550KL 32GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AB Pro (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)		Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 530 624MhzQualcomm Adreno 308 500Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Asus Zenfone Live L1 (ZA550KL 32GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR42GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64GB (45GB available)32GB (22GB available)
eMCP
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Asus Zenfone Live L1 (ZA550KL 32GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)		2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandDual-Band 850/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1700/1900Global version:
UMTS 850/900/2100
America version:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat12 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 29, 30, 66)LTE Cat4
Global version:
LTE (1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (40)
America version:
LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

πŸ“· Camera

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Asus Zenfone Live L1 (ZA550KL 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)20 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution5472x3648 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.8" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1Β΅m pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Asus Zenfone Live L1 (ZA550KL 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported5 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Asus Zenfone Live L1 (ZA550KL 32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Asus Zenfone Live L1 (ZA550KL 32GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot		802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Asus Zenfone Live L1 (ZA550KL 32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Asus Zenfone Live L1 (ZA550KL 32GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3180 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy28.5 hours (1.2 days)29 hours (1.2 days)
Standby290 hours (12.1 days)feature not registered

βž• Other features

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Asus Zenfone Live L1 (ZA550KL 32GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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
Miscellaneousβ€’ 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		β€’ Colors: Midnight Black, Space Blue, Rose Pink, Shimmer Gold
β€’ Android Go edition
β€’ ZenUI 5
β€’ Touch glove display

☒️ Radiation rate

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Asus Zenfone Live L1 (ZA550KL 32GB)
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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