ZTE Axon M (Z999) vs Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between ZTE Axon M vs Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/2/2018 5:38 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 10:13 AM

Compare Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 X ZTE Axon M (Z999) 20Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

20
MP

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3180
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 32GB) Compare ZTE Axon M X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

8.9"
IPS

2560x1600

8
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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20 Advantages ZTE Axon M (Z999)	vs	5 Advantages Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 32GB)
+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core3% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR4100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+64GB (45GB available)80% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (25GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+230 grams (8.05 ounces)67% Lighter	vs	384 grams (13.44 ounces)
+424 PPI25% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	339 PPI
+(back) 20MP150% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 7.1.2 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1.2 Nougat is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)	vs	+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)56% Thinner
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+2560x1600 pixels98% Higher resolution screen
5.2"	vs	+8.9"71% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+(front) 1.2MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
3180 mAh	vs	+4500 mAh42% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

20 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

Capacitive

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Axon M (Z999)	Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 32GB)
Other model names	AT&T ZTE Axon M foldable, ZTE Z999, 中兴天机Axon M	Verizon Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9, AT&T Kindle Fire HDX 8.9
Country or region available	USA	feature not registered
Brand	ZTE	Amazon
Release date	11/1/2017	11/1/2013
Depth	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.6 x 150.9 millimeters (2.82 x 5.94 in)	158 x 231 millimeters (6.22 x 9.09 in)
Weight	230 grams (8.05 ounces)	384 grams (13.44 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 32GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.2" inches	8.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69% (screen-to-body ratio)	~62.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	2560x1600 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	339 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 32GB)
System version	Android 7.1.2 Nougat	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 32GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AB Pro (14nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 v1
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530 624Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 32GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (45GB available)	32GB (25GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	100/50 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 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1700/1900	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 29, 30, 66)	LTE 700/1700/2100
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	20 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5472x3648 pixels	3264x2448 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/2.2 (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	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face 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 Axon M (Z999)	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	HD (1280x720)
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
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 32GB)
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.263, VP8
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AAC+, OGG, AC3
🔌 Connectivity
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 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	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3180 mAh	4500 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	28.5 hours (1.2 days)	12 hours
Standby	290 hours (12.1 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, 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	Wireless external keyboard
Miscellaneous	• 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	• Colors: Black • Fire OS 3.0 Mojito UI • Amazon Appstore • Amazon Silk • Dolby Digital Plus sound • Free cloud storage for all Amazon content • Text-to-Speech english-language content reader
☢️ Radiation rate
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 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

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ZTE Axon M (Z999) vs Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 32GB)

Side by side comparison between ZTE Axon M vs Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better device? 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