Category Breakdown
LG Q52
ZTE Axon M
Performance
72.871.7
Camera
19.138.1
Display
56.569.6
Battery
28.125.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
60.957.9
Audio
8.971.5
Overall
36.142.0
Summary
- The LG Q52 features a larger 6.6-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, while the ZTE Axon M has a dual 5.2-inch IPS LCD setup with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Q52 is powered by the Mediatek Helio P35 chipset, whereas the Axon M utilizes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 821, offering superior processing capabilities.
- The Q52's camera system includes a 48 MP main sensor, while the Axon M has a 20 MP rear camera, but the latter supports 4K video recording.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Q52 at 4000 mAh compared to the Axon M's 3180 mAh, although the latter supports faster 18W charging.
- Both devices run different versions of Android, with the Q52 on Android 10 and the Axon M on Android 7.1.2, which may impact software experience and updates.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Q52
ZTE Axon M
General
Release Date
2020, September 26
2017
Announced
2020, September 26
2017
Description
N/A
For AT&T
Display
Size
6.6"
5.2"
Type
IPS LCD
Dual IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~266 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~426 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Adreno 530
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, 115˚ (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
20 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
13 MP, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
3180 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh
Li-Ion 3180 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
165 x 76.7 x 8.4 mm (6.50 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)
150.9 x 71.6 x 12.2 mm (5.94 x 2.82 x 0.48 in)
Weight
186 g
230 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silky White, Silky Red
Carbon Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, dual speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

