Motorola DROID Maxx vs ZTE Axon 9 Pro: specs comparison

Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

Width

DROID Maxx: 3.8 mm narrower

DROID Maxx:

71.2 mm

Axon 9 Pro:

75 mm
Screen diagonal

DROID Maxx: 0.5 in smaller diagonal

DROID Maxx:

5 in

Axon 9 Pro:

5.5 in
Chipset

DROID Maxx:

Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro

Axon 9 Pro:

Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
Rear camera layout

DROID Maxx:

Single

Axon 9 Pro:

Dual
Depth

Axon 9 Pro: 0.6 mm thinner

DROID Maxx:

8.5 mm

Axon 9 Pro:

7.9 mm
Height

DROID Maxx: 14.2 mm shorter

DROID Maxx:

137.5 mm

Axon 9 Pro:

151.7 mm

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

1. DROID Maxx

Height:

137.5 mm
Width:

71.2 mm
Depth:

8.5 mm +0.6 mm versus Axon 9 Pro
2. Axon 9 Pro

Height:

151.7 mm +14.2 mm versus DROID Maxx
Width:

75 mm +3.8 mm versus DROID Maxx
Depth:

7.9 mm

Weight

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. DROID Maxx

167 g
2. Axon 9 Pro

170 g

+3 g versus DROID Maxx

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

1. DROID Maxx

Screen diagonal:

5 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

16:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

68.9 cm²
2. Axon 9 Pro

Screen diagonal:

5.5 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

16:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

83.4 cm²

Axon 9 Pro has approximately 21% more rectangular screen area than DROID Maxx.

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

Recorded RAM for DROID Maxx, Axon 9 Pro, compared at the same storage capacity.
Storage	DROID Maxx	Axon 9 Pro
16 GB	2 GB RAM	Not recorded
32 GB	2 GB RAM	Not recorded
128 GB	Not recorded	6 GB RAM

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. DROID Maxx

NFC:: Yes
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: No

2. Axon 9 Pro

NFC:: Yes
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details microSD · up to 512 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

Recorded battery capacity

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. DROID Maxx

3500 mAh

+100 mAh versus Axon 9 Pro
2. Axon 9 Pro

3400 mAh

Specifications

Open a section for more detail. On narrow screens, swipe sideways or use Left/Right arrow keys while the table is focused. Unknown means missing data, not No. Recorded zero values are shown as recorded.

1. DROID Maxx2. Axon 9 Pro

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for DROID Maxx, Axon 9 Pro.
Specification	DROID Maxx	Axon 9 Pro
Dimensions (HxWxD)	137.5 Х 71.2 Х 8.5 mm	151.7 Х 75 Х 7.9 mm
Weight	167 g	170 g
Technology	Super AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen size	5" inch	5.5" inch
Screen resolution	720 x 1280 px	1440 x 2560 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	16/32 GB 2 GB RAM	128 GB 6 GB RAM
Memory card support	No	microSD up to 512 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	3500 mAh Removable Li-Ion	3400 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS	Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop)	Android 7 (Nougat); MiFavor 4
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro	Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
NFC	Yes	Yes
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Display

Display — specifications for DROID Maxx, Axon 9 Pro.
Specification	DROID Maxx	Axon 9 Pro
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen area	68.9 cm2	83.4 cm2
Screen format	16:9 (height:width)	16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	70.4%	73.3%
PPI /points per inch/	294 PPI	534 PPI
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass	Unknown

Camera and Video

Camera and Video — specifications for DROID Maxx, Axon 9 Pro.
Specification	DROID Maxx	Axon 9 Pro
Rear camera, main	10 MP Single	12 MP Dual
Camera specs	10 MP AF	12 MP f/1.8 1/2.8'' 1.0µm PDAF -20 MP
Functions	LED flash	Dual-LED dual-tone flash HDR panorama
Video	1080p@30fps	2160p@30fps 1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	2 MP Single	8 MP Single
Specifications	2 MP	8 MP

Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for DROID Maxx, Axon 9 Pro.
Specification	DROID Maxx	Axon 9 Pro
Processor CPU	Dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait	Quad-core (2x2.35 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
Graphics processor GPU	Adreno 320	Adreno 530
Antutu 7 score *	3156	265842
GeekBench 4 Single Core *	634	Unknown
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *	1188	Unknown

General specs

General specs — specifications for DROID Maxx, Axon 9 Pro.
Specification	DROID Maxx	Axon 9 Pro
Release date	2013 July	2017 April
Colors	Black High Gloss Red Black with Chrome Accents	Gold
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	220 EUR	450 EUR
Battery life	Stand by time- Up to 600 h Talking time- Up to 48 h	Unknown

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for DROID Maxx, Axon 9 Pro.
Specification	DROID Maxx	Axon 9 Pro
SIM card	Nano-SIM	Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM dual stand-by)
Network	Show all network frequencies: -2G - CDMA 800 / 1900 GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 -3G - CDMA2000 1xEV-DO HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 4(1700/2100) 13(700)	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 CDMA 800 / 1900 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 & TD-SCDMA CDMA2000 1xEV-DO -4G - LTE band 1(2100) 2(1900) 3(1800) 4(1700/2100) 5(850) 7(2600) 8(900) 12(700) 38(2600) 39(1900) 40(2300) 41(2500)
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE-A Cat6 300/50 Mbps
GPRS	Class 12	Yes
Edge	Class 12	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n DLNA hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band WiFi Direct hotspot
GPS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS
USB	microUSB 2.0	Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Bluetooth	4.0 A2DP EDR LE aptX	v4.2 A2DP LE
Harmful irradiation	SAR - 1.54 W/kg (head) 0.32 W/kg (body)	Unknown

Music and Audio

Music and Audio — specifications for DROID Maxx, Axon 9 Pro.
Specification	DROID Maxx	Axon 9 Pro
Radio	No	No
Others	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic	24-bit/192kHz audio -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features

Other features — specifications for DROID Maxx, Axon 9 Pro.
Specification	DROID Maxx	Axon 9 Pro
Dop	Sensors Accelerometer gyro proximity compass barometer - Splash resistant - For Verizon	Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted) accelerometer gyro proximity compass - Fast battery charging (Quick Charge 3.0) - For China

Motorola DROID Maxx vs ZTE Axon 9 Pro