ZTE Axon M (Z999) vs Nokia Lumia 720

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Side by side comparison between ZTE Axon M vs Nokia Lumia 720 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/2/2018 5:38 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 6:20 PM

Compare Nokia Lumia 720 X ZTE Axon M (Z999) 22Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

20
MP

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3180
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Nokia Lumia 720 Compare ZTE Axon M X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
IPS

480x800

6.1
MP

1.2mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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22 Advantages ZTE Axon M (Z999)	vs	6 Advantages Nokia Lumia 720
+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core166% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+4GB LPDDR47 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR2
+64GB (45GB available)7 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (5.59GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+1080x1920 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+424 PPI95% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	217 PPI
+5.2"21% Larger screen	vs	4.3"
+(back) 20MP2 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 6.1MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+1/2.8" inches21% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/3.4" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.9 (aperture)
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use	vs	700000 apps (Marketplace)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ 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	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3180 mAh59% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2000 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
230 grams (8.05 ounces)	vs	+128 grams (4.48 ounces)80% Lighter
12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)	vs	+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)36% Thinner
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+(front) 1.2MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

21 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+14 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

📱 Model features
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Nokia Lumia 720
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Model	Axon M (Z999)	Lumia 720
Other model names	AT&T ZTE Axon M foldable, ZTE Z999, 中兴天机Axon M	Nokia Lumia 720 RM-885
Country or region available	USA	feature not registered
Brand	ZTE	Nokia
Release date	11/1/2017	3/1/2013
Depth	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.6 x 150.9 millimeters (2.82 x 5.94 in)	67.5 x 127.9 millimeters (2.66 x 5.04 in)
Weight	230 grams (8.05 ounces)	128 grams (4.48 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Nokia Lumia 720
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.2" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69% (screen-to-body ratio)	~61% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	217 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Nokia Lumia 720
System version	Android 7.1.2 Nougat	Windows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Windows Phone 8.0 GDR3
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Nokia Lumia 720
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AB Pro (14nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8227
CPU	Quad-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 controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530 624Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Nokia Lumia 720
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	64GB (45GB available)	8GB (5.59GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Nokia Lumia 720
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 29, 30, 66)	Not supported
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+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Nokia Lumia 720
Back camera (main camera)	20 megapixels	6.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5472x3648 pixels	2848x2144 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	1/3.4" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Nokia Lumia 720
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Nokia Lumia 720
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
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+
🔌 Connectivity
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Nokia Lumia 720
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	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Nokia Lumia 720
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Nokia Lumia 720
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BP-4GW
Battery capacity	3180 mAh	2000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	28.5 hours (1.2 days)	13.4 hours
Standby	290 hours (12.1 days)	520 hours (21.7 days)
➕ Other features
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Nokia Lumia 720
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: White, Red, Yellow, Cyan on black • Nokia ClearBlack Display • Wireless charging • Carl Zeiss optics • 7GB free SkyDrive storage
☢️ Radiation rate
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Nokia Lumia 720
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.24W/kg (head)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.76W/kg (head)

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ZTE Axon M (Z999) vs Nokia Lumia 720

Side by side comparison between ZTE Axon M vs Nokia Lumia 720 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate