ZTE Axon M (Z999) vs Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)

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Side by side comparison between ZTE Axon M vs Sony Xperia M4 Aqua phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/2/2018 5:38 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 11:19 AM

Compare Sony Xperia M4 Aqua X ZTE Axon M (Z999) 20Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

20
MP

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3180
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB) Compare ZTE Axon M X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2400
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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20 Advantages ZTE Axon M (Z999)	vs	7 Advantages Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)
+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core34% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core
+4GB LPDDR4100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+64GB (45GB available)14 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (3GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+424 PPI44% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	294 PPI
+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
+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (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 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3180 mAh33% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2400 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
230 grams (8.05 ounces)	vs	+135 grams (4.73 ounces)70% Lighter
12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)	vs	+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)67% Thinner
Not supported	vs	+(front) 5MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

22 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

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

Capacitive

Multitouch

+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Axon M (Z999)	Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)
Other model names	AT&T ZTE Axon M foldable, ZTE Z999, 中兴天机Axon M	Sony Xperia M4 Aqua Dual Sim E2312, Sony E2312, Tulip DS
Country or region available	USA	feature not registered
Brand	ZTE	Sony
Release date	11/1/2017	6/1/2015
Depth	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.6 x 150.9 millimeters (2.82 x 5.94 in)	72.59 x 145.5 millimeters (2.86 x 5.73 in)
Weight	230 grams (8.05 ounces)	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Waterproof (IP?)
📲 Display
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.2" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)
System version	Android 7.1.2 Nougat	Android 5.0 Lollipop
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AB Pro (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530 624Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 405
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (45GB available)	8GB (3GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 29, 30, 66)	Not supported
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+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)
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/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not 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)	Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3180 mAh	2400 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	28.5 hours (1.2 days)	13.3 hours
Standby	290 hours (12.1 days)	488 hours (20.3 days)
➕ Other features
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 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, White, Coral, Silver • Sony Exmor RS sensor • 3D Surround Sound • ANT+ • Miracast • WiFi direct • IP68 certified: dust and water proof up to 1.5 meter and 30min
☢️ Radiation rate
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 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

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ZTE Axon M (Z999) vs Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)

Side by side comparison between ZTE Axon M vs Sony Xperia M4 Aqua phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate