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ZTE Axon M (Z999) vs Microsoft Kin One

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

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Compare Microsoft Kin One X ZTE Axon M (Z999) 28Points
ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

20
MP
4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3180
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
03Points Microsoft Kin One Compare ZTE Axon M X
Microsoft Kin One
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.6"
TFT

320x240

5
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1240
mAh

(Removable)

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

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Axon M (Z999)} 28 Advantages ZTE Axon M (Z999) vs Kin One} 3 Advantages Microsoft Kin One
+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core5 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs600MHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB LPDDR415 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs256MB LPDDR
+64GB (45GB available)10 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs4GB
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)57%
Thinner		vs19.1 millimeters (0.75 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT LCD
+1080x1920 pixels26 times
Higher resolution screen		vs320x240 pixels
+424 PPI175%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs154 PPI
+5.2"100%
Larger screen		vs2.6"
+(back) 20MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light		vsLED flash
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas		vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsVGA (640x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use		vs10 apps
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster		vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps41 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+3180 mAh156%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1240 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video		vsNot supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos		vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster		vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely		vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.		vsMicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet		vsWAP, HTML
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys		vsNot supported
230 grams (8.05 ounces)vs+110 grams (3.85 ounces)109%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
13 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
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πŸ“± Model features

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Microsoft Kin One
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ModelAxon M (Z999)Kin One
Other model namesAT&T ZTE Axon M foldable, ZTE Z999, δΈ­ε…΄ε€©ζœΊAxon MMicrosoft Kin ONE GSM
Country or region availableUSA
USA		feature not registered
BrandZTEMicrosoft
Release date11/1/20175/1/2010
Depth12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)19.1 millimeters (0.75 inches)
Size (width x height)71.6 x 150.9 millimeters (2.82 x 5.94 in)63.5 x 82.6 millimeters (2.5 x 3.25 in)
Weight230 grams (8.05 ounces)110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Microsoft Kin One
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5.2" inches2.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69% (screen-to-body ratio)~39.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels320x240 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI154 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Microsoft Kin One
System versionAndroid 7.1.2 NougatProprietary OS
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Microsoft Kin One
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AB Pro (14nm)32bit: NVIDIA Tegra
CPUQuad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM 11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 530 624Mhzfeature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Microsoft Kin One
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4256MB LPDDR
Internal storage64GB (45GB available)4GB
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Microsoft Kin One
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
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 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat12 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 29, 30, 66)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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)Microsoft Kin One
Back camera (main camera)20 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution5472x3648 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.8" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1Β΅m pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Microsoft Kin One
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
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)Microsoft Kin One
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Microsoft Kin One
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot		802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Microsoft Kin One
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Microsoft Kin One
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3180 mAh1240 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy28.5 hours (1.2 days)5 hours
Standby290 hours (12.1 days)200 hours (8.3 days)

βž• Other features

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Microsoft Kin One
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5WAP, HTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
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
β€’ MS Office viewer
β€’ Facebook, Twitter
β€’ Java framework

☒️ Radiation rate

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Microsoft Kin One
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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