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ZTE Axon M (Z999) vs Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)

Side by side comparison between ZTE Axon M vs Samsung Galaxy A3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A3 X ZTE Axon M (Z999) 20Points
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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07Points Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M) Compare ZTE Axon M X
Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.5"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1900
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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Axon M (Z999)} 20 Advantages ZTE Axon M (Z999) vs Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)} 7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)
+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core72%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)
+4GB LPDDR43 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs1GB LPDDR2
+64GB (45GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs16GB (12GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+1080x1920 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen		vs540x960 pixels
+424 PPI73%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs245 PPI
+5.2"16%
Larger screen		vs4.5"
+(back) 20MP150%
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light		vsLED flash
+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)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+Android 7.1.2 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.1.2 Nougat is newer and safer		vsAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+3180 mAh67%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1900 mAh
+18W4 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.		vs3.5W
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster		vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs4.0 + A2DP
+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+110 grams (3.85 ounces)109%
Lighter
12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)vs+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)77%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
23 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo only main camera
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
Capacitive
+16 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)
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ModelAxon M (Z999)Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)
Other model namesAT&T ZTE Axon M foldable, ZTE Z999, δΈ­ε…΄ε€©ζœΊAxon MGalaxy A3 (4G LTE) SM-A300M (Single-Sim)
Country or region availableUSA
USA		(Latin America)
(Latin America)
BrandZTESamsung
Release date11/1/201711/1/2014
Depth12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)71.6 x 150.9 millimeters (2.82 x 5.94 in)65.5 x 130.1 millimeters (2.58 x 5.12 in)
Weight230 grams (8.05 ounces)110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.2" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels540x960 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI245 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

πŸ€– Operating System

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)
System versionAndroid 7.1.2 NougatAndroid 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interfacefeature not registeredTouchWiz UX

βš™οΈ Processor

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AB Pro (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)		Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 530 624MhzQualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR41GB LPDDR2
Internal storage64GB (45GB available)16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat12 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 29, 30, 66)LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 17)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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)Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)
Back camera (main camera)20 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution5472x3648 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered31mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.8" inchesfeature not registered
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, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported5 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedWVGA (800x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered23mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
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+, FLAC

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot		802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3180 mAh1900 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging3.5W (5V/0.7A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy28.5 hours (1.2 days)12 hours
Standby290 hours (12.1 days)feature not registered

βž• Other features

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)
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 callingSupportedSupported
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: Black, White, Blue, Silver, Pink, Gold
β€’ Java framework

☒️ Radiation rate

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.52W/kg (head), 1.08W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.342W/kg (head), 0.231W/kg (body)
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