Motorola Moto Z
#3158
ZTE Axon 7
#2836Category Breakdown
Motorola Moto Z
ZTE Axon 7
Performance
54.356.5
Camera
49.950.3
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
59.159.9
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
20 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/1.8, OIS
20 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.6", 1.1µm, PDAF, OIS
Front Camera
5 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.2, 1/4.0", 1.4µm
8 MP, f/2.2, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, HDR
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@240fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black/Gray, Black/Rose Gold, Black/Gold, White
Ion Gold, Quartz Grey, Chromium Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
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)
Software
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
OS Version
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
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with Dolby Atmos stereo speakers (2 dedicated amplifiers)
Audio Jack
No
Yes