ZTE Axon 7
Specifications

Secondary Camera: 8 MPix f2/2, fix-focus, videos max. 1080p/30 FPS
Price comparison
Average of 33 scores (from 54 reviews)
Reviews for the ZTE Axon 7
Heir to the throne? With the Axon 7, ZTE is about to reach for the smartphone crown. Besides top performance and superb equipment, the 5.5-inch, high-end Android impresses with its Dolby Atmos sound system, which can fill a room with sound.
Source: Ausdroid
Archive.org versionZTE have done a half decent job with the Nougat software. Very few manufacturers leave the Google software alone these days and ZTE’s take on Nougat isn’t as bad as many others’. While it’s not perfect it is certainly not a poor experience, once a decent keyboard and launcher was installed.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/11/2017
Source: Toptenreviews
Archive.org versionSo look for headphones with flat impedance curves (good luck finding that in specifications though!) and fairly high sensitivity, and all should be fine.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/18/2017
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: PC Authority
Archive.org versionSo look for headphones with flat impedance curves (good luck finding that in specifications though!) and fairly high sensitivity, and all should be fine.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/11/2017
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: Laptop Media
Archive.org versionTop specs go hand in hand with top price and this is quite normal. But what if a company that is not at the top of the pyramid of the smartphone market offers a device which is not inferior to other high-end smartphones? ZTE have tried doing exactly this and have succeeded to a large extent. Their Axon 7 looks amazing and provides high-end features.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/29/2017
Source: Gadgetguy
Archive.org versionThe ZTE Axon 7 is a very good smart phone with a very good screen and very good performance at a price of around two thirds of that you’d pay for one of the big names in phones. That’s pretty impressive.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/12/2017
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 100% performance: 90% workmanship: 90%
Source: Tom's Guide
Archive.org versionThe Axon 7 does stumble a bit when it comes to low-light shots, and its loud speakers don't always offer the best bass. The OnePlus 3 and Alcatel Idol 4s are both worthy alternatives — the former for its whopping 6GB of RAM, the latter for its bundled-in VR headset — and both offer better battery life. The OnePlus 3 is still our favorite sub-$400 phone out there, but the Axon 7 is an extremely close second.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/08/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Make Use Of
Archive.org versionTo be completely honest, this is an amazing phone. I struggled to find anything wrong with it. Everything about it is the top of its class, and it’s cheaper than most other phones. I kept looking for the catch, but there doesn’t seem to be one.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/24/2017
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Forbes
Archive.org versionBut other than superficial aspects, I have no real complaints with this phone. Regular readers know I place a lot of emphasis on value in my reviews (I'm not going to judge a $400 phone the same way I do a $850 phone, and I think phones that cost north of $700 should be scrutinized. That's why I thought the HTC 10 was a pile of "meh"), so whatever minor nitpick I have, such as a less-than-stellar low light camera performance or silly gesture shortcuts or no backlight for capacitive buttons that are too close together, I just tell myself "dude this phone is $400," and I don't think it's bad at all.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/16/2017
Source: Ausdroid
Archive.org versionIn the end, if you think you want a ZTE Axon 7 you are most likely the kind of person who will be able to get it working just right. From my time with the Axon 7 I’m desperate to get my hands back on one when the Android 7 update comes out and have little reservations in recommending it.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/04/2017
Rating: Total score: 84% price: 90% mobility: 80%
Source: Digital Trends
Archive.org versionYes. At $400, the Axon 7 is a no brainer. It packs a speedy processor, the best audio we’ve heard on a smartphone this year, a great display and camera, and software that’s unobtrusive. It may not sport dual cameras, bleeding-edge silicon, or an ungodly amount of memory, but to call the Axon 7 a slouch is to do it a disservice. Short of smartphones hundreds of dollars more, it’s one of the best on the market.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/17/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: GSM Arena
Archive.org versionThe ZTE Axon 7 is the company's knight in shining armor that's meant to take US shores by storm. We've got good news for you ZTE: you're on the right track with the Axon 7. However, success isn't guaranteed, and that's a bummer considering how great of a product you've put together.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/26/2016
Source: Android Guys
Archive.org versionThe all-metal build that carries over to the front-facing speakers has caught more than a few eyes when using in public, and the screen of this phone is a thing of sheer beauty. I can confidently say these are the second best speakers I’ve ever heard on a smartphone and I’ll definitely miss having those. Playing Fallout Shelter and Monument Valley provided the best gaming I’ve experienced on a phone, and to the average user, every day usage is going to feel very fluid.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/24/2016
Rating: Total score: 82% performance: 80% display: 100% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90%
Source: Mobile Choice
Archive.org versionThe Axon mini is a great little phone. For £229.99 you get one of the best phones in the market, at that price range. The display can rival that of the best flagships, the audio smarts are proven to be outstanding and the camera comes with all the tricks you will need to wow your friends on social media.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/11/2016
Rating: Total score: 100% performance: 100% features: 95% mobility: 100% workmanship: 95%
Source: Mobile Syrup
Archive.org versionThe ZTE Axon 7 is, all things considered, a fantastic device at a terrific price point. On paper, in many ways, it outstrips the OP3. But when it comes down to the essentials — processing, camera and design, in particular — it feels as if the line has yet to fully find its feet, while the OP3, now on its third attempt to kill flagships seems a more confident and stable offering.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/06/2016
Source: Android Central
Archive.org versionThe Axon 7 also sports a USB Type-C port, which is becoming increasingly common among Android phones in 2016. And while the company ships a Quick Charge 3.0 charger and Type-C cable in the box, it generously provides a micro-USB adapter for those who want to keep using those older, far more ubiquitous cables. It's one of many nice touches in a box that includes a very decent pair of headphones and the aforementioned clear TPU case.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/01/2016
Source: Tom's Guide
Archive.org versionI'm still not convinced that the ZTE Axon 7's $399 price tag isn't a typo. This smartphone performs like something that costs hundreds of dollars more, with a fast processor, a rich display and a stunning design that oozes care and quality. The phone's MiFavor interface adds some nice software touches without getting in the way, while its 20-megapixel camera takes gorgeous outdoor photos complete with plenty of tools for photography nuts.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/29/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Android Authority
Archive.org versionThe Axon 7 leads the way in terms of affordable flagships and aside from one drawback, delivers in every department. ZTE scores another first with an excellent smartphone that’s compatible with all major US networks. With the Axon 7, ZTE raises the bar substantially for premium, affordable flagships by delivering an excellent smartphone with very few compromises, even next to the very best.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/25/2016
Rating: Total score: 89% performance: 90% display: 90% mobility: 92% workmanship: 92%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Inside Handy
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/14/2017
Rating: Total score: 82%
Source: Chinahandys.net
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/22/2017
Rating: Total score: 87% performance: 90% display: 100% mobility: 70% workmanship: 90%
Source: Verivox
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/01/2017
Rating: Total score: 76% features: 85% ergonomy: 76%
Source: Smartphone Magazin - Heft 1/2017

Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 11/01/2016
Source: Connect - Heft 11/2016

Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 10/01/2016
Rating: Total score: 81%
Source: Chip.de
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/14/2016
Rating: Total score: 91% price: 88% performance: 95% features: 95% display: 92% mobility: 78%
Source: Computerbild - Heft 16/2016

Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 08/01/2016
Source: Connect - Heft 9/2016

Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 08/01/2016
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: Android Mag
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/31/2016
Source: El Androide Libre
ES→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/09/2016
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Xataka
ES→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/21/2016
Rating: Total score: 83% performance: 90% display: 85% mobility: 75% workmanship: 90%
Source: Andro 4 All
ES→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/21/2016
Rating: Total score: 85%
Source: Computerhoy
ES→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/18/2016
Rating: Total score: 88% price: 90% features: 90% display: 90% mobility: 90% workmanship: 90%
Source: Kelisto.es
ES→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Good price; decent hardware; nice performance; compact size; lightweight; attractive design; large screen; long battery life; quick charge.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/18/2017
Source: Media Trends
ES→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Good price; decent cameras; good speakers.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/13/2016
Source: Geektopia
ES→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Good hardware; long battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/19/2016
Source: Toms Hardware Italia
IT→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/28/2016
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: AndroidWorld.it
IT→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/27/2016
Rating: Total score: 85% price: 85% display: 85% mobility: 75% ergonomy: 80%
Source: Batista70Phone
IT→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/13/2016
Rating: Total score: 88% price: 70% display: 100% mobility: 90% ergonomy: 70%
Source: Megapk
IT→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/31/2016
Rating: Total score: 84% features: 90% display: 85% mobility: 80%
Source: HDblog.it
IT→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/27/2016
Rating: Total score: 87%
Source: Andrea Galeazzi
IT→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/27/2016
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 82% mobility: 75% workmanship: 84%
Source: Panorama
IT→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Powerful hardware; excellent speakers. Negative: Relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/27/2016
Source: AndroidWorld.nl
NL→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Good hardware; large screen with elegant display; quality sound.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/02/2016
Source: Hitek
FR→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/09/2017
Rating: Total score: 84% price: 90% performance: 90% display: 80% mobility: 80%
Source: Frandroid
FR→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/02/2016
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 90% display: 80% mobility: 100% workmanship: 70%
Source: Top for Phone
FR→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Good price; high performance; excellent screen; decent speakers. Negative: Imperfect softwares.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/16/2016
Source: Phonandroid
FR→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Nice design; metal case; super fast fingerprint sensor; good battery life; good price. Negative: Slippery.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/30/2016
Source: Komorkomania
PL→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Metal case; excellent display. Negative: Relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/19/2016
Source: Zoom
RU→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Large screen; nice display; long battery life; decent hardware; good speakers; low price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/22/2016
Source: Svet Androida
CZ→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Good price; nice speakers; beautiful design; decent hardware; nice performance; decent cameras. Negative: Inflexible fingerprint sensor.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/02/2018
Source: Smartphone.bg
BU→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Stylish design; metal case; slim size; excellent display; decent speakers; high performance; good cameras. Negative: No backlit panel.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/13/2017
Source: Smartphone.bg
BU→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Decent display; good cameras; nice performance; long battery life.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/29/2016
Source: Tek.no
NO→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/25/2017
Rating: Total score: 85%
Source: M3 PC för alla
SV→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/12/2016
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Mobil.se
SV→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/28/2016
Rating: Total score: 82% performance: 80% features: 80%
Comment
Model: At first glance, it is hard to pull off the Axon 7 as a budget phone. It is a solid-looking and well-built phone, which ZTE claimed was designed in collaboration with Designworks, a subsidiary of the BMW group. It is equipped with a 5.5-inch WQHD AMOLED display with a resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels. With its dual LTE capacity, the Axon 7 automatically suggests the best SIM based on the user’s calling patterns. The device runs on Android 6.01 Marshmallow and its performance is powered by Snapdragon 820 2.15 GHz processor.
The internal storage of the ZTE Axon 7 has the capacity of 64 GB with 4 GB RAM or 128 GB with 6 GB RAM and it comes with a MicroSD expansion slot. which supports up to 256 GB. With a 20 MP rear camera with an aperture of 1.8 combined and a 8 MP front camera with aperture of 2.2, its capacity of delivering crystal-clear photos with multiple functions and modes is unquestionable. Ample connectivity is supported by WiFi, A-GPS and Bluetooth. A fingerprint sensor allows users to customize gestures for unlocking purposes and ID recognition. One key highlight of the Axon 7 is, the high audio quality thanks to HiFi audio. All things considered, its affordability makes the Axon 7 a highly desirable phone.
The difference to the ZTE Axon 7 Mini for example is a 0.3 inch bigger display with 2560x1440p instead 1920x1080p resolution, somewhat better camera, cpu, gpu and double memory.
Qualcomm Adreno 530: Integrated graphics card in the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 that is clocked at up to 624 MHz. Early 2016 it is a high end graphics card for Android based smartphones and tablets that should be able to coop with very demanding games.
Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
820 MSM8996: High-end ARM SoC with 4 CPU cores (two fast 2.15 GHz cores in a cluster and two power saving 1.6 GHz cores) and an Adreno 530 GPU. Manufactured in a 14 nm HPM process.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

