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ZTE Axon M (Z999) vs Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)

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

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Compare Pantech Hotshot X ZTE Axon M (Z999) 29Points
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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03Points Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992) Compare ZTE Axon M X
Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.2"
TFT

240x400

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1000
mAh

(Removable)

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

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Axon M (Z999)} 29 Advantages ZTE Axon M (Z999) vs Hotshot (CDM8992)} 3 Advantages Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)
+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core6 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs480MHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB LPDDR415 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs256MB
+64GB (45GB available)179 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs256MB
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT LCD
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos		vs260 thousand
+1080x1920 pixels21 times
Higher resolution screen		vs240x400 pixels
+424 PPI190%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs146 PPI
+5.2"62%
Larger screen		vs3.2"
+(back) 20MP5 times
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 3.1MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light		vsNot supported
+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures		vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)107 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsQVGA (320x240)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use		vs10 apps
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster		vs2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps1960 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0) 0.153 Mbps
+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.		vsSingle
+AccelerometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
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 mAh2 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1000 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		vsNot supported
+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
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys		vsNot supported
230 grams (8.05 ounces)vs+91 grams (3.19 ounces)153%
Lighter
12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)vs+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)36%
Thinner
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
8 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Proximity sensor
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS / A-GPS
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πŸ“± Model features

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)
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ModelAxon M (Z999)Hotshot (CDM8992)
Other model namesAT&T ZTE Axon M foldable, ZTE Z999, δΈ­ε…΄ε€©ζœΊAxon MVerizon Pantech Hotshot CDM8992
Country or region availableUSA
USA		feature not registered
BrandZTEPantech
Release date11/1/201710/6/2011
Depth12.2 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)60 x 119 millimeters (2.36 x 4.69 in)
Weight230 grams (8.05 ounces)91 grams (3.19 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5.2" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69% (screen-to-body ratio)~40.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels240x400 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI146 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)
System versionAndroid 7.1.2 NougatProprietary OS
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AB Pro (14nm)32bit
CPUQuad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 480MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 530 624Mhzfeature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4256MB
Internal storage64GB (45GB available)256MB
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps0.153 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandDual-Band 850/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1700/1900Not supported
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-ACDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0
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)Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)
Back camera (main camera)20 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution5472x3648 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsQVGA (320x240)
FlashDual-LED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.8" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1Β΅m pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo only main camerafeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)
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)Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)
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		Not supported
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor		Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3180 mAh1000 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy28.5 hours (1.2 days)5 hours
Standby290 hours (12.1 days)342 hours (14.3 days)

βž• Other features

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5feature not registered
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, Red
β€’ 2GB microSD included
β€’ Pac-Man game
β€’ VZ Navigator
β€’ M4/T4

☒️ Radiation rate

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)
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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