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ZTE Axon M (Z999) vs Nokia Lumia 520

Side by side comparison between ZTE Axon M vs Nokia Lumia 520 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 520 X ZTE Axon M (Z999) 25Points
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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05Points Nokia Lumia 520 Compare ZTE Axon M X
Nokia Lumia 520
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1430
mAh

(Removable)

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

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Axon M (Z999)} 25 Advantages ZTE Axon M (Z999) vs Lumia 520} 5 Advantages Nokia Lumia 520
+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core166%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+4GB LPDDR47 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs512MB LPDDR2
+64GB (45GB available)8 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs8GB (5GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+1080x1920 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen		vs480x800 pixels
+424 PPI82%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs233 PPI
+5.2"30%
Larger screen		vs4"
+(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		vsNot supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video		vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas		vsNot supported
+1/2.8" inches43%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.		vs1/4" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)33%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.		vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsHD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use		vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster		vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps13 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+3180 mAh122%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1430 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video		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 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs3.0 + 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
230 grams (8.05 ounces)vs+124 grams (4.34 ounces)85%
Lighter
12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)vs+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)23%
Thinner
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
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.
18 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+11 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Nokia Lumia 520
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ModelAxon M (Z999)Lumia 520
Other model namesAT&T ZTE Axon M foldable, ZTE Z999, δΈ­ε…΄ε€©ζœΊAxon MNokia Lumia 520 RM-914, Nokia Lumia 520.2 RM-915
Country or region availableUSA
USA		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandZTENokia
Release date11/1/20173/1/2013
Depth12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)71.6 x 150.9 millimeters (2.82 x 5.94 in)64 x 119.9 millimeters (2.52 x 4.72 in)
Weight230 grams (8.05 ounces)124 grams (4.34 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Nokia Lumia 520
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.2" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Nokia Lumia 520
System versionAndroid 7.1.2 NougatWindows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredWindows Phone 8.0 Amber
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Nokia Lumia 520
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AB Pro (14nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8227
CPUQuad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 530 624MhzQualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Nokia Lumia 520
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage64GB (45GB available)8GB (5GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Nokia Lumia 520
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps21/5.76 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 850/1700/1900RM-915 model:
UMTS 850/1900/2100
RM-917 model:
UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
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, HSPA+
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)Nokia Lumia 520
Back camera (main camera)20 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution5472x3648 pixels2592x1936 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.8" inches1/4" inches
Pixel size1Β΅m pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace 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)Nokia Lumia 520
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)Nokia Lumia 520
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Nokia Lumia 520
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot		802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Nokia Lumia 520
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Nokia Lumia 520
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5J
Battery capacity3180 mAh1430 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy28.5 hours (1.2 days)9.7 hours
Standby290 hours (12.1 days)360 hours (15 days)

βž• Other features

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Nokia Lumia 520
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 callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
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: Red, Yellow, Cyan, White on black
β€’ Nokia ClearBlack Display
β€’ 7GB free SkyDrive storage

☒️ Radiation rate

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Nokia Lumia 520
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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