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ZTE Axon M (Z999) vs Nokia N9 (16GB)

Side by side comparison between ZTE Axon M vs Nokia N9 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia N9 X ZTE Axon M (Z999) 24Points
5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

20
MP
4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3180
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points Nokia N9 (16GB) Compare ZTE Axon M X
3.9"
AMOLED

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Single-core

1450
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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Axon M (Z999)} 24 Advantages ZTE Axon M (Z999) vs N9 (16GB)} 5 Advantages Nokia N9 (16GB)
+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+4GB LPDDR43 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR
+64GB (45GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (12GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+1080x1920 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x854 pixels
+424 PPI69%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs251 PPI
+5.2"33%
Larger screen
vs3.9"
+(back) 20MP150%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+1/2.8" inches7%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/3" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)22%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)17499 times
More apps available to download and use
vs200 apps (Apps for MeeGo)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps20 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
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 mAh119%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1450 mAh
+18W3 times
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.
vs5W
+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
vs2.1 + A2DP
+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
vsHTML, XHTML
230 grams (8.05 ounces)vs+135 grams (4.73 ounces)70%
Lighter
12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)vs+12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)1%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

21 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
Dual-LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
+14 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Nokia N9 (16GB)
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ModelAxon M (Z999)Nokia N9 (16GB)
Other model namesAT&T ZTE Axon M foldable, ZTE Z999, δΈ­ε…΄ε€©ζœΊAxon MNokia N9-00 Lankku, Meego
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandZTENokia
Release date11/1/20179/27/2011, Announced: 6/1/2011
Depth12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)71.6 x 150.9 millimeters (2.82 x 5.94 in)61.2 x 116.45 millimeters (2.41 x 4.58 in)
Weight230 grams (8.05 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Nokia N9 (16GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDAMOLED
Screen size5.2" inches3.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69% (screen-to-body ratio)~58.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels480x854 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI251 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNokia ClearBlack
2.5D glass

πŸ€– Operating System

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Nokia N9 (16GB)
System versionAndroid 7.1.2 NougatMeego 1.2 Harmattan
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Nokia N9 (16GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AB Pro (14nm)32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)
CPUQuad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 530 624MhzPowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Nokia N9 (16GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR41GB LPDDR
Internal storage64GB (45GB available)16GB (12GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Nokia N9 (16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps14.4/5.76 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 850/1700/1900UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
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-ACSD, GPRS, 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 N9 (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)20 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution5472x3648 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.8" inches1/3" inches
Pixel size1Β΅m pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
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 registeredCarl Zeiss optics

πŸ“Έ Front camera

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Nokia N9 (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedCIF (352x288)
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 N9 (16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Dolby Digital Plus
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA, FLAC

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Nokia N9 (16GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP2.1 + 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
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Nokia N9 (16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Nokia N9 (16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BV-5JW
Battery capacity3180 mAh1450 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy28.5 hours (1.2 days)7 hours
Standby290 hours (12.1 days)456 hours (19 days)

βž• Other features

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Nokia N9 (16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
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: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Glossy White
β€’ Ovi Maps

☒️ Radiation rate

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Nokia N9 (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.18W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.16W/kg (head)
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