ZTE Axon M (Z999) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)

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Side by side comparison between ZTE Axon M vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Value Edition phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/2/2018 5:38 PM, updated: 2/11/2023 6:40 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 Value Edition X ZTE Axon M (Z999) 17Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

20
MP

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3180
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Samsung Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515) Compare ZTE Axon M X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

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

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17 Advantages ZTE Axon M (Z999)	vs	10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core32% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.9GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)
+4GB LPDDR4100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+64GB (45GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (9GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+5.2"4% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(back) 20MP56% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+1/2.8" inches11% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/3.1" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 7.1.2 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1.2 Nougat is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.0.1 Lollipop
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3180 mAh22% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2600 mAh
+18W80% 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.	vs	10W
+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, USB OTG On-The-Go
230 grams (8.05 ounces)	vs	+130 grams (4.55 ounces)77% Lighter
12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)54% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
424 PPI	vs	+441 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
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) 2.1MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

26 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera

+19 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Axon M (Z999)	Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
Other model names	AT&T ZTE Axon M foldable, ZTE Z999, 中兴天机Axon M	Galaxy S4 GT-i9515, Galaxy S4 VE, Samsung Altius
Country or region available	USA	(Europe), (Global, International)
Brand	ZTE	Samsung
Release date	11/1/2017	4/1/2014, Announced: 3/15/2013
Depth	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.6 x 150.9 millimeters (2.82 x 5.94 in)	69.8 x 136.6 millimeters (2.75 x 5.38 in)
Weight	230 grams (8.05 ounces)	130 grams (4.55 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)	Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.2" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
System version	Android 7.1.2 Nougat	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 5.0.1 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz UI
⚙️ Processor
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AB Pro (14nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 (APQ8064AB) (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.9GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530 624Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 320 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (45GB available)	16GB (9GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
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	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
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)	LTE Cat3 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
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+, LTE
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)	Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
Back camera (main camera)	20 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5472x3648 pixels	4128x3096 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/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	31mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1.14µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	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/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	31mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
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, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
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/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3180 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	28.5 hours (1.2 days)	17 hours
Standby	290 hours (12.1 days)	350 hours (14.6 days)
➕ Other features
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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 Frost, Black Mist • Dual Shot camera • USB OTG On-The-Go • mDNIe • WiFi dual-band • S-Voice • Group Play • Smart Stay eye tracking • Dropbox (50GB)
☢️ Radiation rate
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.88W/kg (head), 1.32W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.285W/kg (head), 0.399W/kg (body)