Samsung Galaxy Note Edge
#2402
ZTE Axon 7
#1425Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Note Edge
ZTE Axon 7
Performance
65.871.7
Camera
82.483.8
Display
84.481.8
Battery
24.225.9
Build
74.476.7
Connectivity
62.768.5
Audio
8.9100.0
Overall
49.458.6
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
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, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), 1/2.6", 1.12µm, AF, OIS
20 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.6", 1.1µm, PDAF, OIS
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
3.7 MP, f/1.9
8 MP, f/2.2, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, stereo sound rec.
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@240fps
Selfie Video
1440p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Black, White
Ion Gold, Quartz Grey, Chromium Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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)
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with Dolby Atmos stereo speakers (2 dedicated amplifiers)
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
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
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, UV, heart rate, SpO2
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass