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ZTE Axon M (Z999) vs Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)

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

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Compare Sony Xperia miro X ZTE Axon M (Z999) 24Points
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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05Points Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i) Compare ZTE Axon M X
Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
LED

320x480

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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Axon M (Z999)} 24 Advantages ZTE Axon M (Z999) vs Xperia Miro (ST23i)} 5 Advantages Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)
+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs800MHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB LPDDR47 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs512MB LPDDR
+64GB (45GB available)19 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs4GB (2.2GB available)
+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 LED-Backlit LCD
+1080x1920 pixels13 times
Higher resolution screen		vs320x480 pixels
+424 PPI157%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs165 PPI
+5.2"49%
Larger screen		vs3.5"
+(back) 20MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light		vsLED flash
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas		vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsVGA (640x480)
+Android 7.1.2 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.1.2 Nougat is newer and safer		vsAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster		vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps41 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+3180 mAh112%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1500 mAh
+18W3 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.		vs5W
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos		vsNot supported
+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		vs2.1 + 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, USB OTG On-The-Go
230 grams (8.05 ounces)vs+110 grams (3.85 ounces)109%
Lighter
12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)vs+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)23%
Thinner
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.
20 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
Multitouch
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πŸ“± Model features

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)
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ModelAxon M (Z999)Xperia Miro (ST23i)
Other model namesAT&T ZTE Axon M foldable, ZTE Z999, δΈ­ε…΄ε€©ζœΊAxon MXperia miro ST23, ST23i, Sony Mesona
Country or region availableUSA
USA		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandZTESony
Release date11/1/20179/1/2012, Announced: 6/29/2012
Depth12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)71.6 x 150.9 millimeters (2.82 x 5.94 in)59.4 x 113 millimeters (2.34 x 4.45 in)
Weight230 grams (8.05 ounces)110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size5.2" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69% (screen-to-body ratio)~54.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels320x480 pixels (3:2)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI165 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredAnti-reflective coating screen

πŸ€– Operating System

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)
System versionAndroid 7.1.2 NougatAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AB Pro (14nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A
CPUQuad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 530 624MhzQualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4512MB LPDDR
Internal storage64GB (45GB available)4GB (2.2GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
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 900/2100
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-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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 Miro (ST23i)
Back camera (main camera)20 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution5472x3648 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
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 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 cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
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)Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Sony xLOUD
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.263, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, eAAC+, WAV

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)
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 + A2DP2.1 + 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 supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)
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 Miro (ST23i)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BA700
Battery capacity3180 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy28.5 hours (1.2 days)6 hours
Standby290 hours (12.1 days)545 hours (22.7 days)

βž• Other features

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)
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, Flash player
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, Pink, White with silver, White with gold
β€’ Java framework

☒️ Radiation rate

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.25W/kg (head), 0.91W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.87W/kg (head)
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