Detailed comparison and review of ZTE Axon M and ASUS ROG Phone 3. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | ZTE Axon M | ASUS ROG Phone 3 |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer Model Number | - | ZS661KS | |
| Form Factor | Touch - dual screen | Touch | |
| Height | 150.8 mm | 171 mm | ASUS ROG Phone 3 has greater height than ZTE Axon M. |
| Width | 71.6 mm | 78 mm | ASUS ROG Phone 3 has greater width than ZTE Axon M. |
| Depth | 12.1 mm | 9.85 mm | ASUS ROG Phone 3 is narrower than ZTE Axon M. |
| Weight | 230 g | 240 g | ZTE Axon M is lighter than ZTE Axon M. |
| Body Colour | Carbon black | Black glare | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
| SAR Value | 1.2 W/kg (body), 1.05 W/kg (head) | - | |
| Integrated Components | - | FM radio | |
| Connector Type | Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C |
USB Type-C | |
| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
| SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Dual-SIM |
| DISPLAY | ZTE Axon M | ASUS ROG Phone 3 |
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| Display Type | LCD display | OLED display | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display Technology | TFT | AMOLED | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.2" | 6.59" | ASUS ROG Phone 3 has larger screen size than ZTE Axon M. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 2340 x 1080 pixels | ASUS ROG Phone 3 has better screen resolution than ZTE Axon M. |
| Display Format | Full HD | - | |
| Pixel Density | 426 ppi | - | |
| Aspect Ratio | - | 19.5:9 | |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
| HDR | - | Yes | ASUS ROG Phone 3 has HDR. |
| Display Refresh Rate | - | 144 Hz | |
| Display Features | 2.5D Glass | - | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) | - |
| SECOND DISPLAY |
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| Second Display Type | LCD display - colour | - | |
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| Second Display Screen Size | 5.2" | - | |
| Second Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | - | |
| Second Display Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - |
| PROCESSOR | ZTE Axon M | ASUS ROG Phone 3 |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor Number | MSM8996 | SM8250 | |
| Clock Speed | 2.15 GHz | 2.84 GHz | ASUS ROG Phone 3 has higher clock speed than ZTE Axon M. |
| Processor Core Qty | Quad-core | 8-core | ASUS ROG Phone 3 has higher processor core quantity than ZTE Axon M. |
| 64-bit Architecture | Yes | Yes | Both phones have 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | - | Qualcomm ADRENO 650 |
| MEMORY | ZTE Axon M | ASUS ROG Phone 3 |
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| RAM | 4 GB | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 8 GB | ASUS ROG Phone 3 has more RAM than ZTE Axon M. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 64 GB | 256 GB | ASUS ROG Phone 3 has more internal memory than ZTE Axon M. |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB | - |
| CAMERA | ZTE Axon M | ASUS ROG Phone 3 |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 0 | 2 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | - | 64 Megapixel | |
| Focus Adjustment | - | Automatic | |
| Light Source | - | Dual LED flash |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 13 Megapixel |
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| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 20 Megapixel | 24 Megapixel | ASUS ROG Phone 3 has better front camera resolution than ZTE Axon M. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | - | |
| Light Source (Front) | LED light | - | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps | - | |
| Camera Features (Front) | Rear camera mode | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | ZTE Axon M | ASUS ROG Phone 3 |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3180 mAh | 6000 mAh | ASUS ROG Phone 3 has larger battery capacity than ZTE Axon M. |
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| Fast Charging Technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 | Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0, Asus ROG HyperCharge | Both phones have fast charging technology. |
| Standby Time | 290 hours | - | |
| Talk Time | 1722 minutes | - | |
| Run Time Details | Talk: up to 1722 min Standby: up to 290 hrs |
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| Battery Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
| CELLULAR | ZTE Axon M | ASUS ROG Phone 3 |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | TD-SCDMA / WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | ASUS ROG Phone 3 has more advanced generation mobile network. |
| Operating System | Android 7.1.2 (Nougat) | Android 10 | |
| User Interface | - | ROG UI | |
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| COMMUNICATIONS | ZTE Axon M | ASUS ROG Phone 3 |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE Advanced | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 12, Band 29, Band 30, Band 66 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 28, Band 34, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 700a, FDD 700d, FDD 2300 WCS, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2000, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11ac/b/g/n | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.1 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | - | HFP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | ZTE Axon M | ASUS ROG Phone 3 |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | - | Apt-X, apt-X HD | |
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| Sound Enhancements | Dolby Atmos sound technology | - | |
| Audio Processor | AKM 4962 | - |
| FEATURES | ZTE Axon M | ASUS ROG Phone 3 |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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| Sensors | - | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, hall sensor, ultrasonic sensor | |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition | |
| Additional Phone Features | TTY compatible, software updates FOTA (Firmware Over The Air) | MIMO technology, Four microphones with Noise Reduction technology |
| OTHERS | ZTE Axon M | ASUS ROG Phone 3 |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, USB-C cable | SIM card removal tool, USB-C to 3.5 jack adapter, USB-C cable, protective case, 30W fast charger, AeroCooler 3 Fan with USB-C and 3.5mm audio jack | |
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| Compliant Standards | HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | - |
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