ZTE Axon M (Z999) vs HTC U11 Life (64GB)

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Side by side comparison between ZTE Axon M vs HTC U11 Life phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/2/2018 5:38 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 6:25 PM

Compare HTC U11 Life X ZTE Axon M (Z999) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

20
MP

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3180
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points HTC U11 Life (64GB) Compare ZTE Axon M X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
SLCD5

1080x1920

16
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? HTC U11 Life (64GB)

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!

6 Advantages ZTE Axon M (Z999)	vs	11 Advantages HTC U11 Life (64GB)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT Super LCD 5
+(back) 20MP25% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 16MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+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)
+3180 mAh22% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2600 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core32% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
64GB (45GB available)	vs	+64GB (54GB available)20% More internal storage for applications and files
230 grams (8.05 ounces)	vs	+142 grams (4.97 ounces)62% Lighter
12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)	vs	+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)51% Thinner
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
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) 16MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
Android 7.1.2 Nougat	vs	+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

30 Common items in both devices

4GB LPDDR4

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

424 PPI

5.2"

Only digital zoom

+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	HTC U11 Life (64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Axon M (Z999)	U11 Life (64GB)
Other model names	AT&T ZTE Axon M foldable, ZTE Z999, 中兴天机Axon M	HTC U11 Life Global version 4GB RAM, HTC Ocean Life
Country or region available	USA	(Global, International)
Brand	ZTE	HTC
Release date	11/1/2017	12/1/2017
Depth	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.6 x 150.9 millimeters (2.82 x 5.94 in)	72.9 x 149.09 millimeters (2.87 x 5.87 in)
Weight	230 grams (8.05 ounces)	142 grams (4.97 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Waterproof (IP?)
📲 Display
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	HTC U11 Life (64GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT Super LCD 5
Screen size	5.2" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	HTC U11 Life (64GB)
System version	Android 7.1.2 Nougat	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	HTC U11 Life (64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AB Pro (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530 624Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 508
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	HTC U11 Life (64GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	64GB (45GB available)	64GB (54GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	HTC U11 Life (64GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	600/75 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 29, 30, 66)	LTE Cat11 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,17,13,28,20,66)
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+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	HTC U11 Life (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	20 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5472x3648 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
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	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)	HTC U11 Life (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	HTC U11 Life (64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	HTC U11 Life (64GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	HTC U11 Life (64GB)
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)	HTC U11 Life (64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3180 mAh	2600 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)	17 hours
Standby	290 hours (12.1 days)	670 hours (27.9 days)
➕ Other features
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	HTC U11 Life (64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Black, Sapphire Blue, Ice White • Android One • USB OTG On-The-Go • Plastic body • Plastic case included • Amazon Alexa • HTC Sense UI • HTC BoomSound • Hi-Res audio • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Type-C to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter • Slow motion • VoLTE • Miracast • IP67 certified: dust and water resistant up to 1m and 30min
☢️ Radiation rate
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	HTC U11 Life (64GB)
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

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ZTE Axon M (Z999) vs HTC U11 Life (64GB)

Side by side comparison between ZTE Axon M vs HTC U11 Life phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? HTC U11 Life (64GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate