Overall Score
42.4Category Breakdown
Overall(#3281)42.4
Performance(#2545)77.4
Camera(#4749)38.1
Display(#1504)81.8
Battery(#4165)26.4
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#1772)69.5
Audio(#1963)8.9
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Short Review
- The ZTE Axon 7s features a sleek design with dimensions of 151.7 x 75 x 7.9 mm and a weight of 170g, making it comfortable to hold.
- Its 5.5-inch AMOLED display offers a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, providing sharp visuals at approximately 534 ppi.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 chipset, it delivers solid performance with a quad-core CPU and Adreno 530 GPU, complemented by 6GB of RAM.
- The rear camera boasts a 12 MP sensor capable of recording 4K video at 30fps, while the 8 MP front camera is suitable for selfies.
- The 3400 mAh battery supports 18W charging but lacks wireless charging capabilities.
- Running on Android 7 (Nougat) with MiFavor 4, the software experience is user-friendly but may feel outdated.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, and NFC, ensuring versatile usage.
- The phone does not support 5G and lacks water resistance features.
- The absence of stereo speakers is notable, but it retains a headphone jack for wired audio.
- Overall, the ZTE Axon 7s combines a solid build, decent performance, and a capable camera in a compact package.
Specifications
General
Release Date2017
Announced2017
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5.5"
TypeAMOLED
Resolution1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~534 ppi density)
PPI1440
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
CPUQuad-core (2x2.35 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPUAdreno 530
Memory128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.8", 1.0µm, PDAF20 MP
Main Camera FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera8 MP
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity3400 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3400 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions151.7 x 75 x 7.9 mm (5.97 x 2.95 x 0.31 in)
Weight170 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsGold
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetoothv4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 7 (Nougat), MiFavor 4
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass