Motorola Moto Z
#1831
ZTE Axon 7
#1425Category Breakdown
Motorola Moto Z
ZTE Axon 7
Performance
67.371.7
Camera
92.083.8
Display
81.881.8
Battery
22.425.9
Build
91.276.7
Connectivity
65.668.5
Audio
8.9100.0
Overall
54.458.6
Summary
- The Motorola Moto Z and ZTE Axon 7 both feature a 5.5-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, but the Axon 7 has a slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, both devices utilize the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset, but the Axon 7 offers more RAM at 64GB compared to the Moto Z's 32GB.
- The Axon 7 also excels in camera capabilities with a 20 MP rear camera versus the Moto Z's 13 MP, and it includes an 8 MP front camera compared to the Moto Z's 5 MP.
- Battery capacity is another differentiator, with the Axon 7 housing a 3250 mAh battery compared to the Moto Z's 2600 mAh, and it supports faster charging at 18W.
- Both phones run Android 6.0.1, upgradable to Android 8.0, but the Axon 7 includes additional software features like stereo speakers and a headphone jack, which the Moto Z lacks.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola Moto Z
ZTE Axon 7
General
Release Date
2016
2016
Announced
2016
2016
Description
Also known as Motorola Moto Z Droid in USA
Also known as ZTE Axon 2Available in China with 128 GB storage and 6 GB RAM
Display
Size
5.5"
5.5"
Type
AMOLED
AMOLED
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~535 ppi density)
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~538 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
CPU
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) - USAQuad-core (2x1.8 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) - Global
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Adreno 530
Adreno 530
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/1.8, OIS
20 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.6", 1.1µm, PDAF, OIS
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, 1/4.0", 1.4µm
8 MP, f/2.2, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, HDR
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@240fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
3250 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3250 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
15W wired
18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
153.3 x 75.3 x 5.2 mm (6.04 x 2.96 x 0.20 in)
151.7 x 75 x 7.9 mm (5.97 x 2.95 x 0.31 in)
Weight
136 g
175 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Black/Gray, Black/Rose Gold, Black/Gold, White
Ion Gold, Quartz Grey, Chromium Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.91 W/kg (head) 1.14 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps - USAHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps - Global
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE, aptX
4.2, A2DP
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C, OTG, magnetic connector
USB Type-C 3.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (region dependent)
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with Dolby Atmos stereo speakers (2 dedicated amplifiers)
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), MiFavor 5.2
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass