ZTE Axon M (Z999) vs Motorola Moto X Force (XT1581)
Side by side comparison between ZTE Axon M vs Motorola Moto X Force phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.2"
IPS
IPS
1080x1920
20
MP
MP
4GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
3180
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.4"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x2560
21
MP
MP
5mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3760
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Motorola Moto X Force (XT1581)
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23 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera |
4K UHD (3840x2160) |
4G LTE-A |
+16 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
ZTE Axon M (Z999) | Moto X Force (XT1581) | |
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Model | Axon M (Z999) | Moto X Force (XT1581) |
Other model names | AT&T ZTE Axon M foldable, ZTE Z999, 中兴天机Axon M | Moto X Force (Dual-Sim 64GB), Droid Turbo 2, Motorola Bounce |
Country or region available | USA | Brazil, China |
Brand | ZTE | Motorola |
Release date | 11/1/2017 | 10/29/2015 |
Depth | 12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches) | 9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 71.6 x 150.9 millimeters (2.82 x 5.94 in) | 78 x 149.8 millimeters (3.07 x 5.9 in) |
Weight | 230 grams (8.05 ounces) | 169 grams (5.92 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant. |
📲 Display | ||
ZTE Axon M (Z999) | Moto X Force (XT1581) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | AMOLED |
Screen size | 5.2" inches | 5.4" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~69% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~68.8% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 1440x2560 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 424 PPI | 544 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | ShatterShield |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
ZTE Axon M (Z999) | Moto X Force (XT1581) | |
System version | Android 7.1.2 Nougat | Android 5.1.1 Lollipop |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 7.0 Nougat |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
ZTE Axon M (Z999) | Moto X Force (XT1581) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AB Pro (14nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 530 624Mhz | Qualcomm Adreno 430 600Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
ZTE Axon M (Z999) | Moto X Force (XT1581) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4 | 3GB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage | 64GB (45GB available) | 64GB (54GB available) eMMC 5.0 |
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 X Force (XT1581) | |
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 | 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 | CDMA800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/1700/1900 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat12 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 29, 30, 66) | LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 17, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | CDMA800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A |
📷 Camera | ||
ZTE Axon M (Z999) | Moto X Force (XT1581) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 20 megapixels | 21 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 5472x3648 pixels | 5616x3744 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/2.8" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1µm pixel | 1.4µm 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/video only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
ZTE Axon M (Z999) | Moto X Force (XT1581) | |
Front camera (secondary) | Not supported | 5 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | Not supported | 2592x1944 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Not supported | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | LED |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.4µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
ZTE Axon M (Z999) | Moto X Force (XT1581) | |
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.264, H.263, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
ZTE Axon M (Z999) | Moto X Force (XT1581) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 4.1 + A2DP |
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 |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
ZTE Axon M (Z999) | Moto X Force (XT1581) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
ZTE Axon M (Z999) | Moto X Force (XT1581) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3180 mAh | 3760 mAh |
Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging | 15W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) |
Talk time autonomy | 28.5 hours (1.2 days) | 36 hours (1.5 days) |
Standby | 290 hours (12.1 days) | 360 hours (15 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
ZTE Axon M (Z999) | Moto X Force (XT1581) | |
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: Black • Moto Maker • Moto ShatterShield • The screen don't crack or shatter • TurboPower: 13 hours of battery life in 15min • WiFi hotspot |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
ZTE Axon M (Z999) | Moto X Force (XT1581) | |
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 |