Vertu Aster vs ZTE Axon Max

Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.

Vertu Aster

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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.

WeightAxon Max: 5 g lighterAxon Max: 188 g · Aster: 193 g
WidthAster: 11 mm narrowerAster: 69 mm · Axon Max: 80 mm
Screen diagonalAster: 1.3 in smaller diagonalAster: 4.7 in · Axon Max: 6 in
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 801 (28 nm) / Qualcomm MSM8952 Snapdragon 617 (28 nm)Aster: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (28 nm) · Axon Max: Qualcomm MSM8952 Snapdragon 617 (28 nm)
DepthAxon Max: 3.7 mm thinnerAxon Max: 7.5 mm · Aster: 11.2 mm
HeightAster: 16.6 mm shorterAster: 143.4 mm · Axon Max: 160 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.

Front

Side

1. Aster
Height
143.4 mm
Width
69 mm
Depth
11.2 mm+3.7 mm versus Axon Max

Weight
193 g
2. Axon Max
Height
160 mm+16.6 mm versus Aster
Width
80 mm+11 mm versus Aster
Depth
7.5 mm

Weight
188 g

Weight

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

1. Aster193 g

+5 g versus Axon Max
2. Axon Max188 g

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.

Screen size

1. Aster 4.7 in · 16:9 About 60.9 cm² rectangular area
2. Axon Max 6 in · 16:9 About 99.2 cm² rectangular area

Axon Max has approximately 63% more rectangular screen area than Aster.

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 by storage capacity and phone
Storage	Aster	Axon Max
32 GB	Not recorded	3 GB RAM
64 GB	2 GB RAM	Not recorded

Practical features

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

1. Aster

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

2. Axon Max

NFC: Unknown
Headphone jack: Yes
Memory card support: See details microSD · up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)

Battery capacity

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

Recorded capacity

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

1. Aster2275 mAh
2. Axon Max4140 mAh

+1865 mAh versus Aster

Specifications

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1. Aster2. Axon Max

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials
Specification	Aster	Axon Max
Dimensions (HxWxD)	143.4 Х 69 Х 11.2 mm	160 Х 80 Х 7.5 mm
Weight	193 g	188 g
Technology	Sapphire crystal glass	IPS LCD
Screen size	4.7" inch	6" inch
Screen resolution	1080 x 1920 px	1080 x 1920 px
Internal memoryRecorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	64 GB 2 GB RAM	32 GB 3 GB RAM
Memory card support	No	microSD up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
BatteryCapacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	2275 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion	4140 mAh Non-removable Li-Po
Operating system OS	Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)	Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)	Qualcomm MSM8952 Snapdragon 617 (28 nm)
NFC	Yes	Unknown
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Display

Display
Specification	Aster	Axon Max
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen area	59.9 cm2	99.2 cm2
Screen format	16:9 (height:width)	16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	60.5%	77.5%
PPI /points per inch/	473 PPI	367 PPI
Screen protection	Sapphire crystal glass oleophobic coating	Unknown

Camera and Video

Camera and Video
Specification	Aster	Axon Max
Rear camera, main	13 MP Single	16 MP Single
Camera specs	13 MP Hasselblad certified AF	16 MP PDAF f/1.9
Functions	Dual-LED flash	LED flash HDR panorama
Video	Yes	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	2.1 MP Single	13 MP Single
Specifications	2.1 MP	13 MP f/2.2

Performance

Performance
Specification	Aster	Axon Max
Processor CPU	Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400	Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53)
Graphics processor GPU	Adreno 330	Adreno 405
Antutu 7 scoreLegacy recorded score. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.	37242	39256
GeekBench 4 Single CoreLegacy recorded score. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.	509	Unknown
GeekBench 4 Multi-CoreLegacy recorded score. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.	887	Unknown

General specs

General specs
Specification	Aster	Axon Max
Release date	2014 October	2015 December
Colors	Onyx Calf Lagoon Calf Blush Calf Caviar Karung Tangerine Karung Raspberry Ostrich Cognac Ostrich	Gold
Historical recorded priceLegacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	5440 EUR	Unknown
Battery life	Stand by time- Up to 380 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 15 h 30 min (3G)	Unknown

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity
Specification	Aster	Axon Max
SIM card	Nano-SIM	Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM dual stand-by)
Network	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100) 5(850) 7(2600) 8(900) 17(700) 20(800) 25(1900)	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA -4G - LTE
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
GPRS	Yes	Yes
Edge	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band Wi-Fi Direct hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi Direct hotspot
GPS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS/ BDS (region dependent)
USB	microUSB 2.0 USB Host	Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Bluetooth	4.0 A2DP aptX LE	4.0 A2DP LE

Music and Audio

Music and Audio
Specification	Aster	Axon Max
Radio	No	No
Others	Dolby Digital Plus audio enhancement -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features

Other features
Specification	Aster	Axon Max
Dop	Sensors Accelerometer gyro proximity compass - Qi wireless charging - Titanium body (forged grade 5) and luxurious calf leather covered rear panel	Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted) accelerometer gyro proximity compass - Fast battery charging (Quick Charge 2.0)

Vertu Aster vs ZTE Axon Max

Vertu Aster

ZTE Axon Max

Key differences

Physical size

Screen size

Memory variants

Practical features

1. Aster

2. Axon Max

Battery capacity

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