Amazon Fire Phone (32GB) vs ZTE Axon M (Z999)

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

1/2/2018 5:38 PM, updated: 8/3/2023 10:20 AM

Compare ZTE Axon M X Amazon Fire Phone (32GB) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2400
mAh

(Non removable)

18Points ZTE Axon M (Z999) Compare Amazon Fire Phone 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 Axon M (Z999)

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!

5 Advantages Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)	vs	18 Advantages ZTE Axon M (Z999)
+160 grams (5.6 ounces)44% Lighter	vs	230 grams (8.05 ounces)
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)37% Thinner	vs	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+(front) 2.1MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core14% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR4100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (25GB available)	vs	+64GB (45GB available)80% More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
312 PPI	vs	+424 PPI36% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.7"	vs	+5.2"11% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(back) 20MP56% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 7.1.2 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1.2 Nougat is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2400 mAh	vs	+3180 mAh33% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
9W	vs	+18W100% 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.
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

26 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front/back / Plastic body, glass front

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
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Model	Fire Phone (32GB)	Axon M (Z999)
Other model names	AT&T Amazon Firephone SD4930UR	AT&T ZTE Axon M foldable, ZTE Z999, 中兴天机Axon M
Country or region available	USA	USA
Brand	Amazon	ZTE
Release date	7/25/2014, Announced: 6/18/2014	11/1/2017
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)	66.5 x 139.2 millimeters (2.62 x 5.48 in)	71.6 x 150.9 millimeters (2.82 x 5.94 in)
Weight	160 grams (5.6 ounces)	230 grams (8.05 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 3	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.7" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels (16:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	312 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 7.1.2 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	Amazon Fire OS UI 3.5 / 3.6.5	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AB Pro (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330	Qualcomm Adreno 530 624Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	32GB (25GB available) eMMC 4.5	64GB (45GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1700/1900
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20)	LTE Cat12 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 29, 30, 66)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	20 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	5472x3648 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical 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	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	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
	Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound Dolby Digital Plus	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.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2400 mAh	3180 mAh
Charger, watts	9W Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	22 hours	28.5 hours (1.2 days)
Standby	285 hours (11.9 days)	290 hours (12.1 days)
➕ Other features
	Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Call control	Voice recorder	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: Black • 3D Dynamic Perspective UI (based on 4 front cameras) • System wide tilt, auto-scroll, swivel and peek functions • Unlimited Cloud Drive photo storage • Firefly app	• 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
	Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)	ZTE Axon M (Z999)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.34W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered

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Amazon Fire Phone (32GB) vs ZTE Axon M (Z999)

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

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

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate