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ZTE Axon M (Z999) vs Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)

Side by side comparison between ZTE Axon M vs Sony Xperia R1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia R1 X ZTE Axon M (Z999) 17Points
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 R1 (G2199) Compare ZTE Axon M X
Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5.2"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2620
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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Axon M (Z999)} 17 Advantages ZTE Axon M (Z999) vs Xperia R1 (G2199)} 5 Advantages Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)
+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core34%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs1.4GHz 64bit Octa-core
+4GB LPDDR4100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs2GB LPDDR3
+64GB (45GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs16GB (9GB available)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT LCD
+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen		vs720x1280 pixels
+424 PPI50%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs282 PPI
+(back) 20MP56%
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 13MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light		vsLED flash
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+3180 mAh21%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs2620 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 b/g/n [wifi4]
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely		vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys		vsNot supported
230 grams (8.05 ounces)vs+154 grams (5.39 ounces)49%
Lighter
12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)vs+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)37%
Thinner
Not supportedvs+(front) 8MPAdvantage
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 supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
20 Common items in both devices
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
16 million
5.2"
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo only main camera
+13 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)
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ModelAxon M (Z999)Xperia R1 (G2199)
Other model namesAT&T ZTE Axon M foldable, ZTE Z999, δΈ­ε…΄ε€©ζœΊAxon MSony Xperia R1 16GB + 2GB RAM, Sony G2199
Country or region availableUSA
USA		India
India
BrandZTESony
Release date11/1/201711/1/2017
Depth12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)71.6 x 150.9 millimeters (2.82 x 5.94 in)73.2 x 146 millimeters (2.88 x 5.75 in)
Weight230 grams (8.05 ounces)154 grams (5.39 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5.2" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI282 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)
System versionAndroid 7.1.2 NougatAndroid 7.1.2 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AB Pro (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)		Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 530 624MhzQualcomm Adreno 505 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR42GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64GB (45GB available)16GB (9GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)		2 slots (Dual-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 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat12 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 29, 30, 66)LTE Cat4 850/1800 (Bands 3,5)
TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

πŸ“· Camera

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)
Back camera (main camera)20 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution5472x3648 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 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 autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
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)Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported8 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
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 R1 (G2199)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot		802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3180 mAh2620 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy28.5 hours (1.2 days)feature not registered
Standby290 hours (12.1 days)feature not registered

βž• Other features

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)
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, Silver
β€’ 2.5D curved glass
β€’ Exmor Sony sensor
β€’ 4G VoLTE
β€’ WiFi Miracast
β€’ WiFi hotspot

☒️ Radiation rate

ZTE Axon M (Z999)Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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