ZTE Axon M (Z999) vs Motorola Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-2)

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Side by side comparison between ZTE Axon M vs Motorola Moto G9 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/19/2020 10:04 PM, updated: 9/4/2022 5:49 PM

Compare Motorola Moto G9 Plus X ZTE Axon M (Z999) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

20
MP

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3180
mAh

(Non removable)

19Points Motorola Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-2) Compare ZTE Axon M X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.81"
IPS

1080x2400

64
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-2)

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!

4 Advantages ZTE Axon M (Z999)	vs	19 Advantages Motorola Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-2)
+424 PPI10% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	386 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+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	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)45% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
64GB (45GB available)	vs	+128GB (111GB available)147% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
230 grams (8.05 ounces)	vs	+223 grams (7.81 ounces)3% Lighter
12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)	vs	+9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)26% Thinner
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels25% Higher resolution screen
5.2"	vs	+6.81"31% Larger screen
(back) 20MP	vs	+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/2.8" inches	vs	+1/1.73" inches62% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
Not supported	vs	+(front) 16MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
Android 7.1.2 Nougat	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3180 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh57% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
18W	vs	+30W67% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

24 Common items in both devices

4GB LPDDR4 / 4GB LPDDR4X

Plastic body, glass front

TFT IPS LCD / LTPS IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-2)
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Model	Axon M (Z999)	Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-2)
Other model names	AT&T ZTE Axon M foldable, ZTE Z999, 中兴天机Axon M	Lenovo Moto G9 Plus XT2087-2
Country or region available	USA	(Europe), (Global, International)
Brand	ZTE	Motorola
Release date	11/1/2017	9/7/2020
Depth	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.6 x 150.9 millimeters (2.82 x 5.94 in)	78.1 x 169.98 millimeters (3.07 x 6.69 in)
Weight	230 grams (8.05 ounces)	223 grams (7.81 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-2)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	5.2" inches	6.81" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	386 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	HDR10
🤖 Operating System
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-2)
System version	Android 7.1.2 Nougat	Android 10
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-2)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AB Pro (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G (SM7150-AB) (8nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 470 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 470 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530 624Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 618 (700MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 253105 (v8) Geekbench: 1695 (v5.1) GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-2)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (45GB available)	128GB (111GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-2)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	600/100 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 Cat13/15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat13/15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-2)
Back camera (main camera)	20 megapixels	(quad camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.2 2MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution	5472x3648 pixels	10120x6328 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/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	1/1.73" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
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 on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-2)
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	29mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-2)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-2)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
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, GALILEO
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-2)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-2)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3180 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	30W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	28.5 hours (1.2 days)	feature not registered
Standby	290 hours (12.1 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-2)
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: Indigo Blue, Rose Gold • Silicone case included • Google Assistant • TurboPower
☢️ Radiation rate
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-2)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.2W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.76W/kg (head), 1.49W/kg (body)