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ZTE Axon M (Z999) vs BlackBerry Passport

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

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Compare BlackBerry Passport X ZTE Axon M (Z999) 14Points
ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

20
MP
4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3180
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
08Points BlackBerry Passport Compare ZTE Axon M X
BlackBerry Passport
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.5"
IPS

1440x1440

13
MP

2mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3450
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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Axon M (Z999)} 14 Advantages ZTE Axon M (Z999) vs Passport} 8 Advantages BlackBerry Passport
+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core1%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs2.26GHz 32bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR433%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs3GB LPDDR3
+64GB (45GB available)41%
More internal storage for applications and files		vs32GB
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+5.2"16%
Larger screen		vs4.5"
+(back) 20MP56%
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 13MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light		vsLED flash
+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)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use		vs70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.		vsMicroUSB 2.0
230 grams (8.05 ounces)vs+194 grams (6.79 ounces)19%
Lighter
12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)vs+9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)31%
Thinner
424 PPIvs+453 PPI7%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+(front) 2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
3180 mAhvs+3450 mAh8%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
26 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
1080x1920 pixels
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
+19 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

ZTE Axon M (Z999)BlackBerry Passport
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ModelAxon M (Z999)BlackBerry Passport
Other model namesAT&T ZTE Axon M foldable, ZTE Z999, δΈ­ε…΄ε€©ζœΊAxon MAT&T BlackBerry Q30 Passport SQW100-1, RIM Windermere
Country or region availableUSA
USA		feature not registered
BrandZTEBlackBerry
Release date11/1/20179/24/2014
Depth12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)71.6 x 150.9 millimeters (2.82 x 5.94 in)90.3 x 128 millimeters (3.56 x 5.04 in)
Weight230 grams (8.05 ounces)194 grams (6.79 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

ZTE Axon M (Z999)BlackBerry Passport
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.2" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69% (screen-to-body ratio)~56.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1440x1440 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI453 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

ZTE Axon M (Z999)BlackBerry Passport
System versionAndroid 7.1.2 NougatBlackBerry OS 10.2
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

ZTE Axon M (Z999)BlackBerry Passport
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AB Pro (14nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974AA v1
CPUQuad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)		Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.26GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 530 624MhzQualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

ZTE Axon M (Z999)BlackBerry Passport
RAM memory4GB LPDDR43GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64GB (45GB available)32GB
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

ZTE Axon M (Z999)BlackBerry Passport
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps100/50 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 850/1700/1900UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 - USA: 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat12 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 29, 30, 66)LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“· Camera

ZTE Axon M (Z999)BlackBerry Passport
Back camera (main camera)20 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution5472x3648 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
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 autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

ZTE Axon M (Z999)BlackBerry Passport
Front camera (secondary)Not supported2 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
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)BlackBerry Passport
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

ZTE Axon M (Z999)BlackBerry Passport
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot		802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

ZTE Axon M (Z999)BlackBerry Passport
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

ZTE Axon M (Z999)BlackBerry Passport
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3180 mAh3450 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy28.5 hours (1.2 days)23 hours
Standby290 hours (12.1 days)444 hours (18.5 days)

βž• Other features

ZTE Axon M (Z999)BlackBerry Passport
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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 supportedFixed QWERTY keyboard
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: Black, White
β€’ BBM 6
β€’ Miracast
β€’ Java framework

☒️ Radiation rate

ZTE Axon M (Z999)BlackBerry Passport
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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