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ZTE Axon M (Z999) vs LG V20 (US996)

Side by side comparison between ZTE Axon M vs LG V20 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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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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LG V20 (US996)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5.7"
IPS

1440x2560

16
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG V20 (US996)

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Axon M (Z999)} 1 Advantage ZTE Axon M (Z999) vs V20 (US996)} 16 Advantages LG V20 (US996)
+Android 7.1.2 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.1.2 Nougat is newer and safer		vsAndroid 7.0 Nougat
64GB (45GB available)vs+64GB (50GB available)11%
More internal storage for applications and files
230 grams (8.05 ounces)vs+174 grams (6.09 ounces)32%
Lighter
12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)vs+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)61%
Thinner
1080x1920 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
424 PPIvs+515 PPI21%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.2"vs+5.7"10%
Larger screen
(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
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
3180 mAhvs+3200 mAh1%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorvs+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supportedvs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
31 Common items in both devices
2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core
4GB LPDDR4
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
Dual-LED flash
Only digital zoom
+24 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

ZTE Axon M (Z999)LG V20 (US996)
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ModelAxon M (Z999)V20 (US996)
Other model namesAT&T ZTE Axon M foldable, ZTE Z999, 中兴天机Axon MU.S. Cellular LG V20, LG US996, LGUS996
Country or region availableUSA
USA		USA
USA
BrandZTELG
Release date11/1/201710/1/2016
Depth12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)71.6 x 150.9 millimeters (2.82 x 5.94 in)78.1 x 159.7 millimeters (3.07 x 6.29 in)
Weight230 grams (8.05 ounces)174 grams (6.09 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

ZTE Axon M (Z999)LG V20 (US996)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.2" inches5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI515 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 V20 (US996)
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 V20 (US996)
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 V20 (US996)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR44GB LPDDR4
Internal storage64GB (45GB available)64GB (50GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

ZTE Axon M (Z999)LG V20 (US996)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps600/150 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 850/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1700/1900CDMA2000, UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat12 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 29, 30, 66)LTE Cat12 700/800/850/1700/1800/1900/2600 (2,3,4,5,7,12,13,17,20,25)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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 V20 (US996)
Back camera (main camera)20 megapixels(dual camera)
16 megapixels
8MP f/2.412mm1/3.2
Main camera resolution5472x3648 pixels5312x2988 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 registered29mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.8" inches1/2.6" inches
Pixel size1µm pixelfeature not registered
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 only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

ZTE Axon M (Z999)LG V20 (US996)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported5 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported2592x1944 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 registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

ZTE Axon M (Z999)LG V20 (US996)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.263, H.264, H.265, DviX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

ZTE Axon M (Z999)LG V20 (US996)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 3.1 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)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

ZTE Axon M (Z999)LG V20 (US996)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

ZTE Axon M (Z999)LG V20 (US996)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3180 mAh3200 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy28.5 hours (1.2 days)22 hours
Standby290 hours (12.1 days)104 hours (4.3 days)

➕ Other features

ZTE Axon M (Z999)LG V20 (US996)
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
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, Silver
• LG UX 5.0
• Fast battery charging
• Quick Charge 3.0
• MIL-STD-810G certified
• Secondary display: 2.1" 160x1040 pixels

☢️ Radiation rate

ZTE Axon M (Z999)LG V20 (US996)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.03W/kg (head), 0.88W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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