ZTE Axon 7

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Reviews for the ZTE Axon 7

ZTE Axon 7 Nougat update — Review
Source: Ausdroid Archive.org version
ZTE 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

100% ZTE Axon 7 Review
Source: Toptenreviews Archive.org version
So 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%

100% Review: ZTE Axon 7
Source: PC Authority Archive.org version
So 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%

ZTE Axon 7 quick review – a high-end smartphone at a reasonable price
Source: Laptop Media Archive.org version
Top 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

90% Review: ZTE Axon 7 smart phone
Source: Gadgetguy Archive.org version
The 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%

80% ZTE Axon 7 Review: Affordable Flagship Greatness
Source: Tom's Guide Archive.org version
The 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%

90% ZTE Axon 7 Review
Source: Make Use Of Archive.org version
To 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%

ZTE Axon 7 Review: The Best Value And Sounding Smartphone In The World
Source: Forbes Archive.org version
But 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

84% Axon 7 — Australian Review
Source: Ausdroid Archive.org version
In 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%

80% ZTE Axon 7 Review
Source: Digital Trends Archive.org version
Yes. 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%

ZTE Axon 7 review
Source: GSM Arena Archive.org version
The 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

82% ZTE Axon 7 review: Outstanding with a few faults
Source: Android Guys Archive.org version
The 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%

100% ZTE Axon 7 mini in-depth review - Giant by game
Source: Mobile Choice Archive.org version
The 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%

Can’t quite kill the flagship killer
Source: Mobile Syrup Archive.org version
The 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

ZTE Axon 7 review: Incredible hardware, dicey software
Source: Android Central Archive.org version
The 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

80% Affordable Flagship Greatness
Source: Tom's Guide Archive.org version
I'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%

89% An affordable flagship that is nearly free of compromise
Source: Android Authority Archive.org version
The 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

82% Eine echte Alternative zu Galaxy S7, iPhone 7 und Huawei P10
Source: Inside Handy DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/14/2017
Rating: Total score: 82%

87% ZTE Axon 7
Source: Chinahandys.net DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/22/2017
Rating: Total score: 87% performance: 90% display: 100% mobility: 70% workmanship: 90%

76% Oberklasse-Smartphone zum Mittelklasse-Preis
Source: Verivox DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/01/2017
Rating: Total score: 76% features: 85% ergonomy: 76%

ZTE Axon 7
Source: Android Pit - 2/2017
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 01/01/2017

ZTE Axon 7 (64 GB)
Source: Smartphone Magazin - Heft 1/2017
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 11/01/2016

81% ZTE Axon 7 (64 GB)
Source: Connect - Heft 11/2016
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 10/01/2016
Rating: Total score: 81%

91% Ab in neue Atmosphären
Source: Chip.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/14/2016
Rating: Total score: 91% price: 88% performance: 95% features: 95% display: 92% mobility: 78%

ZTE Axon 7 (64 GB)
Source: Computerbild - Heft 16/2016
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 08/01/2016

100% ZTE Axon 7 (64 GB)
Source: Connect - Heft 9/2016
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 08/01/2016
Rating: Total score: 100%

Der Durchbruch der Chinesen?
Source: Android Mag DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/31/2016

90% ZTE Axon 7: Análisis y experiencia de uso
Source: El Androide Libre ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/09/2016
Rating: Total score: 90%

83% ZTE Axon 7, análisis: ¿ha hecho ZTE el mejor teléfono en calidad/precio del año?
Source: Xataka ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/21/2016
Rating: Total score: 83% performance: 90% display: 85% mobility: 75% workmanship: 90%

85% ZTE Axon 7, análisis: un serio aspirante a top del mercado
Source: Andro 4 All ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/21/2016
Rating: Total score: 85%

88% ZTE Axon 7, análisis y opinión
Source: Computerhoy ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/18/2016
Rating: Total score: 88% price: 90% features: 90% display: 90% mobility: 90% workmanship: 90%

Unboxing: ZTE Axon 7
Source: Kelisto.es ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: 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

ZTE da un (gran) paso adelante con el móvil Axon 7
Source: Media Trends ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; decent cameras; good speakers.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/13/2016

ZTE está trabajando en una versión oficial de CyanogenMod para el Axon 7
Source: Geektopia ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good hardware; long battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/19/2016

70% Recensione ZTE Axon 7
Source: Toms Hardware Italia IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/28/2016
Rating: Total score: 70%

85% ZTE Axon 7, la recensione (foto e video)
Source: AndroidWorld.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/27/2016
Rating: Total score: 85% price: 85% display: 85% mobility: 75% ergonomy: 80%

88% ZTE Axon 7 recensione video
Source: Batista70Phone IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/13/2016
Rating: Total score: 88% price: 70% display: 100% mobility: 90% ergonomy: 70%

84% Recensione ZTE Axon 7
Source: Megapk IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/31/2016
Rating: Total score: 84% features: 90% display: 85% mobility: 80%

87% ZTE Axon 7: la Recensione
Source: HDblog.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/27/2016
Rating: Total score: 87%

83% ZTE axon 7 La recensione
Source: Andrea Galeazzi IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/27/2016
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 82% mobility: 75% workmanship: 84%

ZTE Axon 7, la recensione
Source: Panorama IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful hardware; excellent speakers. Negative: Relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/27/2016

Hands-on ZTE Axon 7: ultieme specs voor Chinese prijs
Source: AndroidWorld.nl NL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good hardware; large screen with elegant display; quality sound.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/02/2016

84% Test Zte Axon 7, Nos Premières Impressions : Caractéristiques, Date De Sortie Et Prix
Source: Hitek FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/09/2017
Rating: Total score: 84% price: 90% performance: 90% display: 80% mobility: 80%

80% Test Du Zte Axon 7, Le Challenger À Moins De 500 Euros
Source: Frandroid FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/02/2016
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 90% display: 80% mobility: 100% workmanship: 70%

Test du ZTE Axon 7 : un smartphone généreux
Source: Top for Phone FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; high performance; excellent screen; decent speakers. Negative: Imperfect softwares.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/16/2016

Test Zte Axon 7 : Du Haut De Gamme, Le Prix En Moins
Source: Phonandroid FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: 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

ZTE Axon 7 w Polsce. To świetny sprzęt, ale spodziewałem się niższej ceny
Source: Komorkomania PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Metal case; excellent display. Negative: Relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/19/2016

Обзор смартфона ZTE Axon 7: мультимедиа-комбайн
Source: Zoom RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Large screen; nice display; long battery life; decent hardware; good speakers; low price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/22/2016

ZTE Axon 7 recenze: neradno jej podceňovat
Source: Svet Androida CZ→EN Archive.org version
Positive: 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

Ревю на ZTE Axon 7 – висококласен смартфон на разумна цена
Source: Smartphone.bg BU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: 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

Представяне на ZTE Axon 7 – 5.5” QHD екран, 20MP камера, Snapdragon 820 и 4GB RAM
Source: Smartphone.bg BU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Decent display; good cameras; nice performance; long battery life.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/29/2016

85% Test ZTE Axon 7
Source: Tek.no NO→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/25/2017
Rating: Total score: 85%

90% ZTE Axon 7: Wow, vilken lysande premium-premiär
Source: M3 PC för alla SV→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/12/2016
Rating: Total score: 90%

82% Test: ZTE Axon 7
Source: Mobil.se SV→EN Archive.org version
Single 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.

5.50":

It is a very small display format for smartphones. You should by no means be mis-sighted and you will generally see very little on the screen and only have a small resolution available. In return, the device should be very small and handy.

ZTE:

ZTE is short for Zhong Xing Telecommunication Equipment Company Limited, which was founded in China in 1985 and is partly state-owned. ZTE's core business is wireless, optical transmission, data transmission equipment, telecommunications software and cell phones, USB sticks, routers and tablets.

86.15%: This is an above-average rating. Nevertheless, it should not be forgotten that about one fifth of all tested models receive a better rating.

» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

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