ZTE Axon M (Z999) vs Huawei Nova 2i (L02)

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Side by side comparison between ZTE Axon M vs Huawei Nova 2i 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 Huawei Nova 2i X ZTE Axon M (Z999) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

20
MP

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3180
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Huawei Nova 2i (L02) Compare ZTE Axon M X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.9"
IPS

1080x2160

16
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3340
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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11 Advantages ZTE Axon M (Z999)	vs	10 Advantages Huawei Nova 2i (L02)
+4GB LPDDR4Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.	vs	4GB LPDDR3
+424 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	409 PPI
+(back) 20MP11% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 16MP + 2MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	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]
+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, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core16% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
64GB (45GB available)	vs	+64GB (52GB available)16% More internal storage for applications and files
230 grams (8.05 ounces)	vs	+164 grams (5.74 ounces)40% Lighter
12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)	vs	+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)63% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2160 pixels13% Higher resolution screen
5.2"	vs	+5.9"13% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+(dual front camera) 13MP + 2MPAdvantage 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
3180 mAh	vs	+3340 mAh5% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

26 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Huawei Nova 2i (L02)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Axon M (Z999)	Nova 2i (L02)
Other model names	AT&T ZTE Axon M foldable, ZTE Z999, 中兴天机Axon M	Huawei Nova 2i RNE-L02, Mate 10 Lite, Huawei Rhone
Country or region available	USA	Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan
Brand	ZTE	Huawei
Release date	11/1/2017	11/1/2017
Depth	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.6 x 150.9 millimeters (2.82 x 5.94 in)	75.2 x 156.2 millimeters (2.96 x 6.15 in)
Weight	230 grams (8.05 ounces)	164 grams (5.74 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Huawei Nova 2i (L02)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.2" inches	5.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69% (screen-to-body ratio)	~76.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2160 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	409 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Huawei Nova 2i (L02)
System version	Android 7.1.2 Nougat	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Huawei Nova 2i (L02)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AB Pro (14nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 659 (16nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530 624Mhz	ARM Mali-T830 MP2 900Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Huawei Nova 2i (L02)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (45GB available)	64GB (52GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Huawei Nova 2i (L02)
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	300/50 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 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 29, 30, 66)	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41) VoLTE
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, 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)	Huawei Nova 2i (L02)
Back camera (main camera)	20 megapixels	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 2MP depth
Main camera resolution	5472x3648 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Huawei Nova 2i (L02)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	(dual front camera) 13 megapixels 2MP depth
Front camera resolution	Not supported	4128x3096 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	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Huawei Nova 2i (L02)
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
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Huawei Nova 2i (L02)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.2 + 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)	Huawei Nova 2i (L02)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Huawei Nova 2i (L02)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3180 mAh	3340 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)	20 hours
Standby	290 hours (12.1 days)	550 hours (22.9 days)
➕ Other features
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Huawei Nova 2i (L02)
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: Black, Prestige Gold, Aurora Blue • EMUI 5.1
☢️ Radiation rate
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Huawei Nova 2i (L02)
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