Overall Score
58.2Category Breakdown
Overall(#3617)58.2
Performance(#4918)60.3
Camera(#4698)42.4
Display(#1984)79.5
Battery(#11953)43.5
Build(#10004)70.8
Comparisons Featuring ZTE Axon mini
Short Review
- The ZTE Axon mini features a sleek design with dimensions of 143.5 x 70 x 7.9 mm and a weight of 140 grams, available in Gold, Chromium Silver, and Rose Gold.
- Its 5.2-inch Super AMOLED display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, delivering sharp visuals at approximately 424 ppi.
- Performance is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 chipset, with an octa-core CPU and 3GB of RAM, providing adequate multitasking capabilities.
- The rear camera is a 13 MP unit with phase detection autofocus, while an 8 MP front camera is available for selfies.
- Battery capacity stands at 2800 mAh, supporting standard charging but lacking wireless options.
- The device runs on Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), offering a basic software experience without the latest features.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The phone lacks water resistance and stereo speakers, but it retains a headphone jack for audio.
- Overall, the ZTE Axon mini combines a stylish build with decent performance and camera capabilities.
Specifications
General
Release Date2015
Announced2015
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5.2"
TypeSuper AMOLED
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8939v2 Snapdragon 616 (28 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUAdreno 405
Memory32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera13 MP
Main Camera Details13 MP, PDAF
Front Camera8 MP
Front Camera Details8 MP
Video RecordingYes
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2800 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2800 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions143.5 x 70 x 7.9 mm (5.65 x 2.76 x 0.31 in)
Weight140 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsGold, Chromium Silver, Rose Gold
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
OS VersionAndroid 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes