Overall Score
58.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#3436)58.5
Performance(#2611)64.8
Camera(#2075)45.4
Display(#5772)70.5
Battery(#12079)43.5
Build(#10122)70.8
Comparisons Featuring ZTE Axon Lux
Short Review
- The ZTE Axon Lux features a sleek design with dimensions of 154.5 x 75.3 x 9.7 mm and a weight of 168g, available in Ion Gold, Chromium Silver, and Phthalo Blue.
- Its 5.5-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, delivering sharp visuals at approximately 534 ppi.
- Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 chipset, it boasts an octa-core CPU and Adreno 430 GPU, ensuring smooth performance with 4GB of RAM.
- The camera system includes a 13 MP rear camera with phase detection autofocus and a secondary 2 MP depth sensor, capable of recording 4K video at 30fps, while an 8 MP front camera caters to selfies.
- The 3000mAh battery supports 18W charging but lacks wireless capabilities.
- Running on Android 5.0.2, the software experience is basic, lacking the latest features.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, and NFC, but it does not support 5G.
- The absence of stereo speakers is notable, yet it includes a headphone jack for audio.
- Overall, the ZTE Axon Lux combines solid specifications with a premium design.
Specifications
General
Release Date2015
Announced2015
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5.5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~534 ppi density)
PPI1440
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A57)
GPUAdreno 430
Memory128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera13 MP
Main Camera Details13 MP, PDAF2 MP, (depth)
Front Camera8 MP
Front Camera Details8 MP
Video Recording4K@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity3000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details18W wired, QC2
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions154.5 x 75.3 x 9.7 mm (6.08 x 2.96 x 0.38 in)
Weight168 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsIon Gold, Chromium Silver, Phthalo Blue
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth4.1, LE
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 5.0.2 (Lollipop)
OS VersionAndroid 5.0.2 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes