ZTE - Axon 7 4G LTE with 64GB Memory Cell Phone (Unlocked) - Ion Gold

So I actually do work for Best Buy as the Apple Mobility Master and mobile consultant. I love my iPhone, but I still have a passion for great unlocked android phones. I bought my Axon 7 to replace my Nexus 5X. The weak and power hungry LPS LCD screen and 2 GB of RAM on the 5X was not cutting it. This "Flagship Kiler" does not make many compromises in quality to explain its agressively low pricing. First off, the spec sheet is what you'd find on the $750-$950 factory unlocked Flagship phones such as the Samsungs, Lg's and HTC's. 820 Snapdragon, Quad HD SuperAmoled, and THE BEST SOUND YET HEARD ON ANY CELL PHONE! For the first time in the US, a phone has been released with two audio chips, and both are of the highest quality! The Dolby Atmos surround sound beats out my portable speaker and audio recording is what you'd find on professional recording equipment. The sound bars that cover both top and bottom short bezels beat out the beats boomsound and without a doubt. Btw, first android device to be Google Daydream certified! Beat that Samsung. The only minor issues is the non iluminated physical buttons (ZTE changed these just prior to the US release due to negative feedback on the International version's which had the on screen generic android variety). The second issue is the camera. Most phone companies have decided to lower the megapixel count on their flagship to allow more light in for low light photography. With that said, the Axon 7 comes equipped with a 20 MP back shooter which does great in daylight and has good optical image stabilization for 1080P recording (@ 60 or 30 frames per second). You can also choose to shoot video in 4K. Manual mode is where the camera shines as professional and skilled photographers can really optimize the camera to their liking. Future software updates may also help give the Axon better low light photo quality. The Axon comes with a clear TPU case and screen protector. And the build quality is fantastic. The design by Dreamworks (they also help design BMW's) is pure elegance and the phone feels just as high quality as any flagship out there. You may find difficulty in finding any quality screen glass protection, however Delta Shield HD Clear sells great HDX quality edge to edge protection and both Dbrand &a Slickwraps offer awesome skins! This is the best android phone I have ever had. I also own the Honor 8 (I got that for half price with accommodation) and I would still rather pay $400 for an Axon 7 over $200 for the Huwawei Honor 8. Although the Honor is no slouch either, I would take the Honor 8 over the Nexus 5X or 6P.

I upgraded to this phone after my Galaxy note 3 became laggy, did my research and found this ZTE Axon 7 had great usability for a phone half the price of the big brands that are $800+ I'm currently running it on Cricket. It works fantastic, got tired of Verizon wireless gouging me every month, I was paying over $90 a month and cut my bill in half! I'm very Happy that I bought the Axon 7 ever since day one that I got it. Do your research people, this phone has a 2 year warranty on it, unlike the others, which is a great selling point!

I purchased the ZTE Axon 7 because I wanted Flagship Features plus Daydream VR support, but couldn't justify paying $300 - $400 more for a Samsung S8+. I'm extremely pleased with my decision. The Google Daydream HMD (Head Mounted Display) is not as good as the Samsung Gear VR2 HMD, but a 3rd-party Homido V2 HMD is filling the gap, until ZTE's own HMD becomes available later this summer.

By far exceeds my expectations, I used to carry two cells... not any more, it has a dual sim and/or extra memory option. Excellent reception, beautiful design, impressive screen resolution, nice cameras, not so impressive in night shots. I missed the capacitive buttons.

This is a great smartphone and a great value for the money. I ordered it in August 2016 and received it September 6 2016. I have enjoyed using the phone alot. It is 10/26/2017 and I have enjoyed every minute of it. I am planning on keeping this phone for as long as it works. Pros Screen Battery life and quick charging Sound through headphones and stereo speakers Reliable and durable. Regular system updates Dual SIM Price Negatives No on screen navigation buttons To summarize, I have used this phone as my only cell phone for 13 months and have used it for web surfing, listening to music, phone calls, texts, and games and have been pleased with it's performance. I also use the phone for gps navigation and love the 5.5 inch screen and the stability and speed with which the phone moves through screens. Quick charge 3.0 is extremely fast and a big selling point of this device. ZTE got this one right.

I have had the ZTE axon 7 (mine is gold) for about a month now. Here are my thoughts. Fingerprint sensor: very fast and accurate. only missed my finger read a few times but I think it was more of me not having my finger on it properly Feel in hand: I would say this phone is on the larger end for midsize phones but its not too bad. My hands are defintely not big but I can still handle it with overall ease. I consistently have to use 2 hands to comfortable use it if I want to focus using it. Speed: its very fast, not highend flagship fast but for the $400 i dont have any complaints. I have started to notice some lag as I personalize the phone with a bunch of apps and multimedia files but still very smooth. I consistenly get 4G LTE on this phone in southern california (I travel consistenltly between the Inland Empire and San Diego) UI: There is an option to have the user interface or the operating system to run MiFavor(ZTE) or stock android. I like stock android so I choose to run it. As far as I can tell, its very close to stock android. Battery: Battery life so far has been great. On a regular day of use (without heavy Pokemon Going) I reach about 15-20% by the time get ready for bed around 10 pm. The quick charge 3.0 gets me back to full in about 1:30 hours. With heavy Pokemon Going I reach the 15% at around 6-7 pm. Camera: Im not very knowledgable on cameras but the pictures the axon 7 takes are defintely detailed and clear for general purposes. and it focuses and takes the pictures very fast also. *The main selling point of this phone is its audio speakers. I do0n't know all the specific details of the HiFi and other audio tech jargon, but the audio from music, youtube, and facebook, is plenty loud and clear. Overall I am very happy with this phone. I would have picked the Oneplus3 to try first however oneplus3 is limited to ATT & Tmobile networks and I didn't want to get stuck with my choices of cellular networks. Also the oneplus3 didnt have an external microsd option and I really wanted that, which the ZTE axon 7 does have it.. Although I am beginning to question whether I really need the microsd expansion because I have yet to insert my external microsd card into my axon 7 and have only used up 15gb out of the 64 gb storage. Only time will tell. But yeah im very happy with the Axon 7, its just an awesome phone for the price.

I purchased the Axon 7 a week ago and have had sufficient time to get my general thoughts about the phone. Pros: Screen Battery Design Speakers Quick Charge 3.0 Cons: Software (buggy) Camera (front and back) My experience with the Axon 7 has been mostly positive. It was difficult to get this phone as I had some issues with Best Buy in Timonium, Maryland, but they quickly resolved everything. Now, getting back to the phone. This phone is solid for $400. I had the Nexus 6p and I actually enjoy the build, feel, and overall experience more than I did with my 6P. Battery life has been solid for me and quick charge 3.0 is absolutely amazing. The phone will charge from 50% to 100% in under an hour which is a huge plus. Now for the bad stuff. The camera isnt very good and in low light settings, its terrible to say the least. The good thing is ZTE has already pushed a update to me and other Axon 7 users to fix connectivity issues that I was experiencing with AT&T. ZTE's software isnt my favorite but I am warming up to it. I had a few hiccups, but ZTE's lastest update fixed all the small things I was experiencing. Finally, I would recommend this phone to anyone who doesnt want to pay the crazy $700+ for a phone. I'll be keeping mine even though I have been tempted to purchase the Note 7.

It's not as good as a Samsung Galaxy but honestly this phone comes close. This is an excellent phone for an affordable price. Bought this in March 2017 and I haven't had a problem with it. It's easy to use, camera quality is satisfactory, front facing speakers are loud, call quality is good, and I haven't had major lag issues (in general, phone works fast). I love tje built in 64GB memory, and it has great battery life. I only charge it once a day and I use my phone quite heavily (social media, games, streaming music). If you're on a budget but still want a powerful phone, you should consider this product.