ZTE Axon M (Z999) vs OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/8GB)
Side by side comparison between ZTE Axon M vs OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 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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6.59"
IPS
IPS
1080x2412
64
MP
MP
16mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/8GB)
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20 Common items in both devices |
Plastic body, glass front |
TFT IPS LCD |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
Capacitive |
+13 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
ZTE Axon M (Z999) | OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/8GB) | |
Change model | ||
Model | Axon M (Z999) | Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/8GB) |
Other model names | AT&T ZTE Axon M foldable, ZTE Z999, 中兴天机Axon M | OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G (128GB+8GB RAM) |
Country or region available | USA | India |
Brand | ZTE | OnePlus |
Release date | 11/1/2017 | 4/30/2022, Announced: 4/28/2022 |
Depth | 12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches) | 8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 71.6 x 150.9 millimeters (2.82 x 5.94 in) | 75.6 x 164.3 millimeters (2.98 x 6.47 in) |
Weight | 230 grams (8.05 ounces) | 195 grams (6.83 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) | OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/8GB) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 5.2" inches | 6.59" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~69% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 1080x2412 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 424 PPI | 401 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Not supported |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 120Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | Support sRGB Display P3 |
🤖 Operating System | ||
ZTE Axon M (Z999) | OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/8GB) | |
System version | Android 7.1.2 Nougat | Android 12 |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 13 |
User Interface | feature not registered | OxygenOS 12 / 13 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
ZTE Axon M (Z999) | OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/8GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AB Pro (14nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (SM6375) (6nm) |
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 660 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 660 Silver (Hexa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 530 624Mhz | Qualcomm Adreno 619 (840MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 406221 (v9) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
ZTE Axon M (Z999) | OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/8GB) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4 | 8GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 64GB (45GB available) | 128GB (101GB available) UFS 2.2 |
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) | OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/8GB) | |
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 | 2000/1024 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat12 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 29, 30, 66) | LTE Cat15 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) India version: LTE (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 19, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Global version: SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78) India version: SA/NSA (1, 28, 41, 77, 78) |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat15 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) India version: LTE (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 19, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) |
Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA |
📷 Camera | ||
ZTE Axon M (Z999) | OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/8GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 20 megapixels | (triple camera) 64 megapixels 2MP depth f/2.4 2MP macro f/2.4 |
Main camera resolution | 5472x3648 pixels | 10120x6328 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2.8" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1µm pixel | 0.7µm 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 | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | 1080p@30fps 720p@120fps (slow motion) Sony IMX471 sensor |
📸 Front camera | ||
ZTE Axon M (Z999) | OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/8GB) | |
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 | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
ZTE Axon M (Z999) | OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/8GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Mono sound (not stereo) |
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.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
ZTE Axon M (Z999) | OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/8GB) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 5.2 + 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, BeiDou, QZSS |
NFC | Supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
ZTE Axon M (Z999) | OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/8GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
ZTE Axon M (Z999) | OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/8GB) | |
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 | 33W (11V/3A) Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable |
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) | OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/8GB) | |
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 Dusk, Blue Tide |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
ZTE Axon M (Z999) | OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/8GB) | |
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 |