ZTE Axon M (Z999) vs Xiaomi Redmi 12C (NFC 32GB)
Side by side comparison between ZTE Axon M vs Xiaomi Redmi 12C phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.2"
IPS
IPS
1080x1920
20
MP
MP
4GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
3180
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.71"
IPS
IPS
720x1650
50
MP
MP
5mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 12C (NFC 32GB)
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20 Common items in both devices |
Plastic body, glass front |
TFT IPS LCD |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
f/1.8 (aperture) |
+13 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlightπ± Model features | ||
ZTE Axon M (Z999) | Redmi 12C (NFC 32GB) | |
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Model | Axon M (Z999) | Redmi 12C (NFC 32GB) |
Other model names | AT&T ZTE Axon M foldable, ZTE Z999, δΈε ΄ε€©ζΊAxon M | Redmi 12C (22120RN86G) |
Country or region available | USA | (Global, International) |
Brand | ZTE | Xiaomi |
Release date | 11/1/2017 | 1/1/2023, Announced: 12/31/2022 |
Depth | 12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches) | 8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 71.6 x 150.9 millimeters (2.82 x 5.94 in) | 76.41 x 168.76 millimeters (3.01 x 6.64 in) |
Weight | 230 grams (8.05 ounces) | 192 grams (6.72 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing |
π² Display | ||
ZTE Axon M (Z999) | Redmi 12C (NFC 32GB) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 5.2" inches | 6.71" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~69% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~82.6% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 720x1650 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 424 PPI | 268 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Not supported |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | 500nits[typ] |
π€ Operating System | ||
ZTE Axon M (Z999) | Redmi 12C (NFC 32GB) | |
System version | Android 7.1.2 Nougat | Android 12 |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 13 |
User Interface | feature not registered | MIUI 13 / 14 |
βοΈ Processor | ||
ZTE Axon M (Z999) | Redmi 12C (NFC 32GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AB Pro (14nm) | 64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 530 624Mhz | ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 200509 (v9), 242267 (v10) |
π½ Memory and storage | ||
ZTE Axon M (Z999) | Redmi 12C (NFC 32GB) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4 | 3GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 64GB (45GB available) | 32GB (20GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
πΆ Mobile networks | ||
ZTE Axon M (Z999) | Redmi 12C (NFC 32GB) | |
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) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 300/50 Mbps | 300/150 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 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/1700/1900 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat12 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 29, 30, 66) | LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
π· Camera | ||
ZTE Axon M (Z999) | Redmi 12C (NFC 32GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 20 megapixels | (dual camera) 50 megapixels 0.08MP depth |
Main camera resolution | 5472x3648 pixels | 8160x6120 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/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/2.8" inches | 1/2.76" inches |
Pixel size | 1Β΅m pixel | feature not registered |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection 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 on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
πΈ Front camera | ||
ZTE Axon M (Z999) | Redmi 12C (NFC 32GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | Not supported | 5 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | Not supported | 2560x1920 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Not supported | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
π Sound and multimedia | ||
ZTE Axon M (Z999) | Redmi 12C (NFC 32GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Mono sound (not stereo) |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | Not supported |
Radio | Not supported | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263 | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
π Connectivity | ||
ZTE Axon M (Z999) | Redmi 12C (NFC 32GB) | |
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 | 5.1 + A2DP/LE |
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) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
π§ Sensors | ||
ZTE Axon M (Z999) | Redmi 12C (NFC 32GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Virtual proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
π Battery | ||
ZTE Axon M (Z999) | Redmi 12C (NFC 32GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3180 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging | 10W Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 28.5 hours (1.2 days) | feature not registered |
Standby | 290 hours (12.1 days) | feature not registered |
β Other features | ||
ZTE Axon M (Z999) | Redmi 12C (NFC 32GB) | |
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 | β’ 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: Graphite Gray, Ocean Blue, Mint Green, Lavender Purple |
β’οΈ Radiation rate | ||
ZTE Axon M (Z999) | Redmi 12C (NFC 32GB) | |
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 |