ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB) vs ZTE Axon M (Z999)

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Side by side comparison between ZTE Nubia Z17s vs ZTE Axon M phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/3/2018 5:37 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 6:20 PM

Compare ZTE Axon M X ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.73"
IPS

1080x2040

12
MP

5mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points ZTE Axon M (Z999) Compare ZTE Nubia Z17s X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

20
MP

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3180
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

14 Advantages ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	vs	5 Advantages ZTE Axon M (Z999)
+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)58% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core
+8GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4
+128GB (114GB available)153% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (45GB available)
+170 grams (5.95 ounces)35% Lighter	vs	230 grams (8.05 ounces)
+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)44% Thinner	vs	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+1080x2040 pixels6% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+5.73"10% Larger screen	vs	5.2"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 23MP74% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 20MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+1/2.55" inches10% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.8" inches
+(dual front camera) 5MP + 5MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
403 PPI	vs	+424 PPI5% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Android 7.1.1 Nougat	vs	+Android 7.1.2 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1.2 Nougat is newer and safer
3100 mAh	vs	+3180 mAh3% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

25 Common items in both devices

LTPS IPS LCD / TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Dual-LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera

f/1.8 (aperture)

+18 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
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Model	Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Axon M (Z999)
Other model names	ZTE nubia Z17s NX595J 8GB RAM Premium, ZTE NX595J	AT&T ZTE Axon M foldable, ZTE Z999, 中兴天机Axon M
Country or region available	China, (Europe), Hong Kong	USA
Brand	ZTE	ZTE
Release date	10/1/2017	11/1/2017
Depth	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.7 x 147.5 millimeters (2.86 x 5.81 in)	71.6 x 150.9 millimeters (2.82 x 5.94 in)
Weight	170 grams (5.95 ounces)	230 grams (8.05 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.73" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2040 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 7.1.2 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AB Pro (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 530 624Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	128GB (114GB available)	64GB (45GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	450/50 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Dual-Band 850/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/1900
Primary 3G network	Europe version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 China version: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1700/1900
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat9 Europe version: LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,12,20) China version: LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,12,20) TD-LTE 1900/2000/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat12 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 29, 30, 66)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 23MP f/2.0	20 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3968x2976 pixels	5472x3648 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	1/2.55" inches	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical 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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 5 megapixels 5MP	Not supported
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	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 Nubia Z17s (128GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
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) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3100 mAh	3180 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	28.5 hours (1.2 days)
Standby	feature not registered	290 hours (12.1 days)
➕ Other features
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Aurora Blue • USB OTG On-The-Go • Metal frame • Back glass panel • nubia UI 5.1 • Fast battery charging (26W): 50% in 25min • Quick Charge 4.0 • DTS-HD audio • 32-bit/384kHz audio • Type-C to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter • VoLTE	• 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
☢️ Radiation rate
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
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