Samsung Galaxy Note Edge
#3140
ZTE Axon 7
#2836Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Note Edge
ZTE Axon 7
Performance
54.356.5
Camera
50.050.3
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
59.259.9
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Note Edge features a 5.6-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1600 x 2560 pixels, while the ZTE Axon 7 has a slightly smaller 5.5-inch AMOLED display at 1440 x 2560 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Note Edge is powered by a Snapdragon 805 chipset, whereas the Axon 7 utilizes a more advanced Snapdragon 820, offering better efficiency and graphics with its Adreno 530 GPU.
- The camera on the Axon 7 is superior, boasting a 20 MP rear camera compared to the Note Edge's 16 MP, and it also has an 8 MP front camera versus the Note's 3.7 MP.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Axon 7 at 3250 mAh compared to the Note Edge's 3000 mAh, and it supports faster charging at 18W.
- Both devices run Android, but the Axon 7 comes with a more recent version, Android 6.0.1, and features stereo speakers, while the Note Edge lacks this audio enhancement.
- Build quality is robust for both, with the Note Edge featuring Gorilla Glass 3 and a plastic back, while the Axon 7 has Gorilla Glass 4 and an aluminum back.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note Edge
ZTE Axon 7
General
Release Date
2014
2016
Announced
2014
2016
Description
Versions: N915FY (Europe), N915A (AT&T), N915T (T-Mobile), N915K/N915L/N915S (Korea), N915G (Singapore, Australia, Spain), N915D (Japan)
Also known as ZTE Axon 2Available in China with 128 GB storage and 6 GB RAM
Display
Size
5.6"
5.5"
Type
Super AMOLED
AMOLED
Resolution
1600 x 2560 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~524 ppi density)
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~538 ppi density)
PPI
1600
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm APQ8084 Snapdragon 805 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.7 GHz Krait 450
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Adreno 420
Adreno 530
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP
20 MP
Main Camera Details
16 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), 1/2.6", 1.12µm, AF, OIS
20 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.6", 1.1µm, PDAF, OIS
Front Camera
3.7 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
3.7 MP, f/1.9
8 MP, f/2.2, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, stereo sound rec.
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@240fps
Selfie Video
1440p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3250 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 3250 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
15W wired, QC2
18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
151.3 x 82.4 x 8.3 mm (5.96 x 3.24 x 0.33 in)
151.7 x 75 x 7.9 mm (5.97 x 2.95 x 0.31 in)
Weight
174 g
175 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Ion Gold, Quartz Grey, Chromium Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps or Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE
4.2, A2DP
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), OTG
USB Type-C 3.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (region dependent)
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), MiFavor 5.2
OS Version
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), MiFavor 5.2
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, UV, heart rate, SpO2
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with Dolby Atmos stereo speakers (2 dedicated amplifiers)
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes