ZTE Axon M (Z999) vs ZTE Axon 7 (64GB)

Side by side comparison between ZTE Axon M vs ZTE Axon 7 phones, differences, pros, cons with full specifications. What's the better?

1/2/2018 5:38 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 6:20 PM

Compare ZTE Axon 7 XZTE Axon M (Z999)01Point

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

20
MP

4GB
RAM

64bit Quad

3180
mAh

(Non removable)

13PointsZTE Axon 7 (64GB)Compare ZTE Axon M X

Specifications Compare Models

5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

64bit Quad

3250
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? ZTE Axon 7 (64GB)

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1 Advantage ZTE Axon M (Z999)	vs	13 Advantages ZTE Axon 7 (64GB)
+Android 7.1.2 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1.2 Nougat is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
64GB (45GB available)	vs	+64GB (52GB available)16% More internal storage for applications and files
230 grams (8.05 ounces)	vs	+175 grams (6.13 ounces)31% Lighter
12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)54% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels78% Higher resolution screen
424 PPI	vs	+534 PPI26% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.2"	vs	+5.5"6% Larger screen
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 8MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
3180 mAh	vs	+3250 mAh2% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage It's more advantageous to have more than one phone operator in the same device
USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

32 Common items in both devices

2.15Ghz 64bit Quad-Core

4GB LPDDR4

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

(back) 20MP

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

+25 specs and more in the table below

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Physical features	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	ZTE Axon 7 (64GB)
Model	Axon M (Z999)	Axon 7 (64GB)
Other model names	AT&T ZTE Axon M foldable, ZTE Z999, 中兴天机Axon M	ZTE Axon 7 Dual-Sim A2017, A2017U, A2017G, ZTE Axon 2
Country or region available	USA	(Global, International), China, USA, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan
Brand	ZTE	ZTE
Release date	November, 2017	May, 2016
Depth	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.6 x 150.9 millimeters (2.82 x 5.94 in)	75 x 151.7 millimeters (2.95 x 5.97 in)
Weight	230 grams (8.05 ounces)	175 grams (6.13 ounces)
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
System (OS)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	ZTE Axon 7 (64GB)
Operating system	Android 7.1.2 Nougat	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
Hardware	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	ZTE Axon 7 (64GB)
Chipset	64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AB Pro (14nm)	64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)
CPU processor	Quad-Core, 2 processors: 2.15Ghz Dual-Core Kryo 1.6Ghz Dual-Core Kryo	Quad-Core, 2 processors: 2.15Ghz Dual-Core Kryo 1.6Ghz Dual-Core Kryo
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530 624Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 530
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	64GB (45GB available)	64GB (52GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Display	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	ZTE Axon 7 (64GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	5.2" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	534 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 4
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
Mobile networks	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	ZTE Axon 7 (64GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum download/upload	300/50 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band detailsCollapse details
GSM Mhz band	Dual-Band 850/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1700/1900	Asia model: TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 Japan model: UMTS 800/900/2100 USA model: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 29, 30, 66)	LTE Cat6 Asia model: LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,19,20,28) TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41) Japan model: LTE 700/800/900/1800/2100 (Bands 1,3,8,19,28) TD-LTE 2500 (Bands 41) USA model: LTE 700/800/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2300/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,13,17,20,25,26,29,30) TD-LTE 2500 (Bands 41)
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, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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
Calling	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	ZTE Axon 7 (64GB)
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Speakerphone	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Camera	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	ZTE Axon 7 (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	20 megapixels	20 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5472x3648 pixels	5952x3348 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-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	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
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 on both cameras
2ª camera	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	ZTE Axon 7 (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	3264x2448 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
Multimedia	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	ZTE Axon 7 (64GB)
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
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)	ZTE Axon 7 (64GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO	802.11 b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
NFC	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
Other functions	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	ZTE Axon 7 (64GB)
Active noise cancellation	Supported	Supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Ambient Light sensor Gyroscope Fingerprint sensor Hall effect	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Ambient Light sensor Gyroscope Fingerprint sensor
Other features	- 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 - WiFi direct, hotspot	- Colors: Gold, Gray, Silver - Aluminum body - MiFavor UI 4.0 - 2.5D glass screen - Quick Charge 3.0 - Fast battery charging: 83% in 30min - Slow motion 720p@240fps - Dolby Atmos audio - Miracast - WiFi direct, hotspot
Power supply	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	ZTE Axon 7 (64GB)
Battery	Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3180 mAh	3250 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Fast battery charging	Standard charging
Talk time autonomy	1710 minutes \| 28.5 hours \| 1.2 days	960 minutes \| 16 hours \| 0.7 day
Standby	17400 minutes \| 290 hours \| 12.1 days	21600 minutes \| 360 hours \| 15 days
Radiation rate	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	ZTE Axon 7 (64GB)
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