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ZTE Axon 7

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User ratings:
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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3.9 out of 5
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5 stars
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Pros

  • very good phone and camera
  • Colors looked true-to-life and lighting was exposed properly and evenly
  • the camera take great shots outdoor in the daylight

Cons

  • Battery life is very sensitive to changes in screen brightness
  • this setting cannot be enforced by the benchmark app
  • device may be too hot or have other apps running in the background

Key specs

  • 20 Mpx
  • 5.5 in
  • 2560, 1440 px
  • AMOLED
  • 534 ppi
  • 3250 mAh
  • Quad-core
  • 8 Mpx

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ZTE Axon 7 - Variants

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  • RAM memory
    • 4 GB
    • 6 GB
  • Internal storage
    • 64 GB
    • 128 GB
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Axon 7 A2017 64GB 4GB
RAM memory:
  • 4 GB
Internal storage:
  • 64 GB
Axon 7 128GB 6GB
RAM memory:
  • 6 GB
Internal storage:
  • 128 GB
Axon 7 128GB 4GB
RAM memory:
  • 4 GB
Internal storage:
  • 128 GB
Axon 7 A2017G 64GB 4GB
RAM memory:
  • 4 GB
Internal storage:
  • 64 GB

ZTE Axon 7 - Pros & Cons

ZTE Axon 7

Pros

  • very good phone and camera
  • Colors looked true-to-life and lighting was exposed properly and evenly
  • the camera take great shots outdoor in the daylight
  • renewable and portable energy
  • better sound performance and enhancement
  • the hardware build quality is just that good
  • Beautiful AMOLED display and battery life
  • Axon 7 is a remarkably solid purchase
  • feels solidly constructed and comfortable to hold
  • solid and reliable
  • HTC make the best hardware on the market

Cons

  • Battery life is very sensitive to changes in screen brightness
  • this setting cannot be enforced by the benchmark app
  • device may be too hot or have other apps running in the background
  • none of them will leave the screen looking overblown
  • The custom icons are pretty foul
  • Focusing slows down in the dark
  • match the smooth rear
  • and feel a little cheap
  • the camera is merely average
  • really not the pure Android UI
  • indoor picture have a blue tint

ZTE Axon 7 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
5.5 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
3250 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
534 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
2.15 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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ZTE Axon 7 - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemAndroid 7.1
CPU clock speed2.15 GHz
CPU coresQuad-core
CPU modelQualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996
GPU modelQualcomm Adreno 530
RAM memory
  • 4 GB
  • 6 GB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor resolution20.0 Mpx
Primary lens aperture1.8 f
Video recordingyes
Highest video resolution4096 x 2160 px
Maximum FPS at the highest resolution30.0 fps
Maximum FPS (regardless of res.)240.0 fps
Max resolution (highest frame rate)1280.0 px px
Autofocusyes
Burst Modeyes
Digital Image Stabilizationyes
Digital zoomyes
Face detectionyes
Geo-taggingyes
HDR Captureyes
LED Flashyes
Optical image stabilizationyes
Panoramayes
Smile detectionyes
Touch focusyes
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Storage
Internal storage
  • 128 GB
  • 64 GB
Memory card readeryes
Maximum card storage128GB
Types of memory card supported
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC
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Dimensions
Height5.97 in
Width2.95 in
Depth0.31 in
Weight6.17 oz
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Other features
Built-in stereo speakersyes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Data transmissionHSPA+
Navigation systemGLONASS
2G GSMyes
GSM frequencies
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
3G UMTSyes
UMTS frequences
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
4G LTEyes
LTE frequencies
  • 700 MHz
  • 800 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
  • 2600 MHz
  • 2300 MHz
  • 2500 MHz
Mobile hotspotyes
Streaming standardsMiracast
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Display
Screen size5.5 in
Touchscreenyes
Number of colors16.7M
Panel typeOLED
Resolution2560 x 1440 px
TechnologyAMOLED
Pixel density534.0 ppi
Screen materialCorning Gorilla Glass 4.0
Dual screen supportno
Scratch resistant displayyes
HDRno
Multi touchyes
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Front camera
Primary resolution8.0 Mpx
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Design
Colour of product
  • Grey
  • Gold
MaterialAluminum
Water resistantno
Shock resistantno
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
Digital compassyes
Ambient light sensoryes
Fingerprintyes
Gyroscopeyes
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Connectivity
Dual sim supportyes
Sim card sizeNano-SIM
DLNA certifiedyes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.2
Bluetooth profileA2DP
Bluetooth codecSBC
NFCyes
Charging connectionUSB
Headphone connection3.5 mm
USB version
3.0/3.1
USB On-The-Go (OTG)yes
Video outputNo
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Battery
Replaceable batteryno
Battery typeLithium ion
Battery capacity3250.0 mAh
Standby time360.0 h
Talk time16.0 h
Fast chargingyes
Fast charging standardQualcomm Quick Charge 3.0
Wireless charging no

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ZTE Axon 7 ZTE - Editorial Reviews (17)

3.9
Based on 17 reviews
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ZTE Axon 7 ZTE Axon 7 - Australian Review - Ausdroid
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Ausdroid
Published: 03.01.2017
ZTE Axon 7 - Australian Review - Ausdroid

ZTE shook the mobile world when they announced their ‘Daydream ready’ Axon 7 earlier this year. The device, while expected from a generational upgrade perspective, has launched ZTE to be one of the kings of the affordable flagship smartphone makers, in fact the Axon 7 takes the One Plus brand head on and does so

ZTE Axon 7 ZTE Axon 7 Review | Finder
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finder.com.au
Published: 02.03.2017
ZTE Axon 7 Review | Finder

ZTE has squeezed a flagship smartphone's specs into a mid-range price point with the ZTE Axon 7. But is it worth the money with so many new phones incoming?

ZTE Axon 7 ZTE Axon 7: REVIEW
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Published: 16.08.2016
ZTE Axon 7: REVIEW

If you're looking for a new smartphone, you should absolutely consider the ZTE Axon 7

ZTE Axon 7 An Affordable Flagship Android Phone? - ZTE AXON 7 Review
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Craving Tech -Technology and Reviews
Published: 22.02.2017
An Affordable Flagship Android Phone? - ZTE AXON 7 Review

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn More ZTE AXON 7 Review – You may have heard or seen ZTE phones here in Australia. Usually, they are some cheap phones you can grab while getting a low cost prepaid plan. To those who can afford higher end smartphones, ZTE may not be so familiar – til now. Their latest ZTE AXON […]

ZTE Axon 7 ZTE Axon 7 Review: The Best Value And Sounding Smartphone In The World
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Forbes
Published: 16.01.2017
ZTE Axon 7 Review: The Best Value And Sounding Smartphone In The World

ZTE's Axon 7 offer the best bang-for-your-buck of any smartphone right now

ZTE Axon 7 ZTE Axon 7 Review: Affordable Flagship Greatness
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Tom's Guide
Published: 08.02.2017
ZTE Axon 7 Review: Affordable Flagship Greatness
4.0

The ZTE Axon 7 punches well above its weight, delivering fast performance, a feature-rich camera and a stunning design for just $399.

ZTE Axon 7 ZTE Axon 7 Review
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PCMAG
Published: 25.07.2016
ZTE Axon 7 Review
4.5

The ZTE Axon is a $400 unlocked Android phone that looks and performs like phones that cost nearly twice as much.

ZTE Axon 7 ​ZTE Axon 7 review: Is ZTE dumping old stock on Australia?
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PC World
​ZTE Axon 7 review: Is ZTE dumping old stock on Australia?
3.0

An overpriced 2016 Android smartphone launched in 2017

ZTE Axon 7 ZTE Axon 7 review
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TechRadar
Published: 14.02.2018
ZTE Axon 7 review
4.5

The Axon 7 wants to be your Samsung Galaxy S7 and iPhone 7 replacement

ZTE Axon 7 ZTE Axon 7 Smartphone Review
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Notebookcheck
Published: 07.11.2016
ZTE Axon 7 Smartphone Review
4.4

In-depth review of the ZTE Axon 7 (Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996, Qualcomm Adreno 530, 5.5 inch, 175 g) with numerous measurements, benchmarks, and ratings

ZTE Axon 7 ZTE Axon 7 review
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Android Authority
Published: 25.07.2016
ZTE Axon 7 review

A year after the mysterious Axon Pro, ZTE have launched the Axon 7 with a lot of upgrades and a $400 price tag. Is it the best affordable flagship around?

ZTE Axon 7 ZTE Axon 7 Review « TOP NEW Review
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TOP NEW Review
Published: 10.05.2017
ZTE Axon 7 Review « TOP NEW Review
5.0

WHEN A PHONE COMES OUT BOASTING AKM AUDIO CHIPS, AND PROMISING THE HIGHEST AUDIO QUALITY, WE THOUGHT WE OUGHT TO HAVE A LOOK AT SOUND QUALITY!

ZTE Axon 7 ZTE Axon 7
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ProductReview.com.au
Published: 27.11.2018
ZTE Axon 7

ZTE Axon 7 (Mobile Phone): 4.5 out of 5 stars from 25 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

ZTE Axon 7 ZTE Axon 7 Mini Review: Solid Phone with a Deal-Breaking Flaw
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Tom's Guide
Published: 29.06.2017
ZTE Axon 7 Mini Review: Solid Phone with a Deal-Breaking Flaw
3.0

The Axon 7 Mini doesn't make too many trade-offs from ZTE's flagship-worthy Axon 7. But this $299 phone's battery life holds it back.

ZTE Axon 7 ​ZTE Axon 7 review: Is ZTE dumping old stock on Australia?
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Good Gear Guide
​ZTE Axon 7 review: Is ZTE dumping old stock on Australia?
3.0

An overpriced 2016 Android smartphone launched in 2017