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ZTE Axon M (Z999) vs HTC One M9 (32GB)

Side by side comparison between ZTE Axon M vs HTC One M9 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HTC One M9 X ZTE Axon M (Z999) 12Points
5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

20
MP
4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3180
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
12Points HTC One M9 (32GB) Compare ZTE Axon M X
5"
SLCD3

1080x1920

20.2
MP

4.1mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2840
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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Axon M (Z999)} 12 Advantages ZTE Axon M (Z999) vs One M9 (32GB)} 12 Advantages HTC One M9 (32GB)
+4GB LPDDR433%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR4
+64GB (45GB available)114%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (21GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT Super LCD 3
+5.2"4%
Larger screen
vs5"
+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)
+Android 7.1.2 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.1.2 Nougat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 5.0.2 Lollipop
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3180 mAh12%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2840 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.1 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
2.15GHz 64bit Quad-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core5%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
230 grams (8.05 ounces)vs+157 grams (5.5 ounces)46%
Lighter
12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)vs+9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)27%
Thinner
424 PPIvs+441 PPI4%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 20MPvs+(back) 20.2MP1%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/2.8" inchesvs+1/2.4" inches17%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
Not supportedvs+(front) 4.1MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
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.
Not supportedvs+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

26 Common items in both devices
16 million
1080x1920 pixels
Dual-LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
4K UHD (3840x2160)
4G LTE-A
+19 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

ZTE Axon M (Z999)HTC One M9 (32GB)
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ModelAxon M (Z999)One M9 (32GB)
Other model namesAT&T ZTE Axon M foldable, ZTE Z999, δΈ­ε…΄ε€©ζœΊAxon MHTC M9, HTC M9u, HTC One M9u, HTC Hima
Country or region availableUSA
USA
feature not registered
BrandZTEHTC
Release date11/1/20173/21/2015
Depth12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)71.6 x 150.9 millimeters (2.82 x 5.94 in)69.7 x 144.6 millimeters (2.74 x 5.69 in)
Weight230 grams (8.05 ounces)157 grams (5.5 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater splash resistant (don't immerse)

πŸ“² Display

ZTE Axon M (Z999)HTC One M9 (32GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT Super LCD 3
Screen size5.2" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69% (screen-to-body ratio)~68.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

ZTE Axon M (Z999)HTC One M9 (32GB)
System versionAndroid 7.1.2 NougatAndroid 5.0.2 Lollipop
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

ZTE Axon M (Z999)HTC One M9 (32GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AB Pro (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm)
CPUQuad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 530 624MhzQualcomm Adreno 430
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

ZTE Axon M (Z999)HTC One M9 (32GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR43GB LPDDR4
Internal storage64GB (45GB available)32GB (21GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

ZTE Axon M (Z999)HTC One M9 (32GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps300/50 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
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat12 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 29, 30, 66)LTE Cat6 700/800/850/1800/900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20,28), TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
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)HTC One M9 (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)20 megapixels20.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution5472x3648 pixels5376x3752 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.8" inches1/2.4" inches
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/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

ZTE Axon M (Z999)HTC One M9 (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported4.1 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported2688x1520 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
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)HTC One M9 (32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

ZTE Axon M (Z999)HTC One M9 (32GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL-3
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

ZTE Axon M (Z999)HTC One M9 (32GB)
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)HTC One M9 (32GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3180 mAh2840 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy28.5 hours (1.2 days)21 hours
Standby290 hours (12.1 days)402 hours (16.8 days)

βž• Other features

ZTE Axon M (Z999)HTC One M9 (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: Black, Gray, Pink, Gold
β€’ USB OTG On-The-Go
β€’ HTC Sense 7.0 UI
β€’ HTC BlinkFeed
β€’ Dolby Audio
β€’ Google Drive 100GB
β€’ Quick Charge 2.0: 60% in 30min

☒️ Radiation rate

ZTE Axon M (Z999)HTC One M9 (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.56W/kg (head), 0.35W/kg (body)
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