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ZTE Axon M (Z999) vs LG Q8 (H970)

Side by side comparison between ZTE Axon M vs LG Q8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG Q8 X ZTE Axon M (Z999) 03Points
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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13Points LG Q8 (H970) Compare ZTE Axon M X
LG Q8 (H970)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5.2"
IPS

1440x2560

16
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG Q8 (H970)

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Axon M (Z999)} 3 Advantages ZTE Axon M (Z999) vs Q8 (H970)} 13 Advantages LG Q8 (H970)
+64GB (45GB available)105%
More internal storage for applications and files		vs32GB (22GB available)
+Android 7.1.2 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.1.2 Nougat is newer and safer		vsAndroid 7.0 Nougat
+3180 mAh6%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs3000 mAh
230 grams (8.05 ounces)vs+146 grams (5.11 ounces)58%
Lighter
12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)vs+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)53%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage
More resistant material
1080x1920 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
424 PPIvs+565 PPI33%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 20MPvs+(dual camera) 16MP + 8MP20%
Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
1/2.8" inchesvs+1/2.6" inches8%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
Not supportedvs+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
Not supportedvs+PedometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
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+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
36 Common items in both devices
2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core
4GB LPDDR4
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
5.2"
Dual-LED flash
+29 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

ZTE Axon M (Z999)LG Q8 (H970)
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ModelAxon M (Z999)LG Q8 (H970)
Other model namesAT&T ZTE Axon M foldable, ZTE Z999, 中兴天机Axon MLG Q8 2017, LG-H970, LGH970
Country or region availableUSA
USA		(Europe)
(Europe)
BrandZTELG
Release date11/1/20177/1/2017
Depth12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)71.6 x 150.9 millimeters (2.82 x 5.94 in)71.9 x 148.9 millimeters (2.83 x 5.86 in)
Weight230 grams (8.05 ounces)146 grams (5.11 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

ZTE Axon M (Z999)LG Q8 (H970)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.2" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI565 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

ZTE Axon M (Z999)LG Q8 (H970)
System versionAndroid 7.1.2 NougatAndroid 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

ZTE Axon M (Z999)LG Q8 (H970)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AB Pro (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)
CPUQuad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)		Quad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 530 624MhzQualcomm Adreno 530
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

ZTE Axon M (Z999)LG Q8 (H970)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR44GB LPDDR4
Internal storage64GB (45GB available)32GB (22GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

ZTE Axon M (Z999)LG Q8 (H970)
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 (Bands 3, 7, 20)
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

📷 Camera

ZTE Axon M (Z999)LG Q8 (H970)
Back camera (main camera)20 megapixels(dual camera)
16 megapixels
8MP f/2.41/4"10mm
Main camera resolution5472x3648 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.8" inches1/2.6" inches
Pixel size1µm pixel1.12µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusLDAF: laser detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical 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/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

ZTE Axon M (Z999)LG Q8 (H970)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported5 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/5" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

ZTE Axon M (Z999)LG Q8 (H970)
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.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

ZTE Axon M (Z999)LG Q8 (H970)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C SlimPort®
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.2 + 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) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

ZTE Axon M (Z999)LG Q8 (H970)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Pedometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

ZTE Axon M (Z999)LG Q8 (H970)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3180 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy28.5 hours (1.2 days)4 hours
Standby290 hours (12.1 days)1000 hours (41.7 days)

➕ Other features

ZTE Axon M (Z999)LG Q8 (H970)
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 supportedNot 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: Titan
• Metal body
• LG UX 5.0
• KnockOn, Knock Code
• 32-bit/192kHz audio
• VoLTE
• Secondary display: 2.1" 160x1040 pixels
• IP67 certified: dust and water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min

☢️ Radiation rate

ZTE Axon M (Z999)LG Q8 (H970)
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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