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ZTE Axon M (Z999) vs Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)

Side by side comparison between ZTE Axon M vs Sony Xperia M2 Aqua phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia M2 Aqua X ZTE Axon M (Z999) 19Points
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 Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403) Compare ZTE Axon M X
Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.8"
IPS

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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Axon M (Z999)} 19 Advantages ZTE Axon M (Z999) vs Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)} 7 Advantages Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)
+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core109%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR43 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs1GB LPDDR2
+64GB (45GB available)8 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs8GB (5GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+1080x1920 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen		vs540x960 pixels
+424 PPI85%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs229 PPI
+5.2"8%
Larger screen		vs4.8"
+(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 5.1.1 Lollipop
+(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 mAh38%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs2300 mAh
+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		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, USB OTG On-The-Go
230 grams (8.05 ounces)vs+149 grams (5.22 ounces)54%
Lighter
12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)vs+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)42%
Thinner
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
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
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
25 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera
+18 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)
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ModelAxon M (Z999)Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)
Other model namesAT&T ZTE Axon M foldable, ZTE Z999, δΈ­ε…΄ε€©ζœΊAxon MSony Xperia M2 Aqua 4G, Sony D2403
Country or region availableUSA
USA		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandZTESony
Release date11/1/20179/1/2014
Depth12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)71.6 x 150.9 millimeters (2.82 x 5.94 in)72 x 140 millimeters (2.83 x 5.51 in)
Weight230 grams (8.05 ounces)149 grams (5.22 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

πŸ“² Display

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.2" inches4.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69% (screen-to-body ratio)~63% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels540x960 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI229 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)
System versionAndroid 7.1.2 NougatAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AB Pro (14nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (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-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 530 624MhzQualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR41GB LPDDR2
Internal storage64GB (45GB available)8GB (5GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
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 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat12 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 29, 30, 66)LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
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)Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)
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 registeredfeature not registered
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 supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (640x480)
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)Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
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 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3180 mAh2300 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy28.5 hours (1.2 days)12 hours
Standby290 hours (12.1 days)640 hours (26.7 days)

βž• Other features

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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
β€’ Sony Exmor RS sensor
β€’ ANT+ support
β€’ Miracast

☒️ Radiation rate

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.69W/kg (head), 1.25W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.66W/kg (head), 0.86W/kg (body)
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