Reddit reviews ZTE Axon 7 Unlocked Smartphone,64GB Ion Gold (US Warranty)

The zte axon 7 would be the best under $350. high end specs like the snapdragon 820, good battery life of 3250 mah, 4 gb ram, 64 gb rom internal memory, micro sd card, 20mp primary camera, 8mp secondary camera. A list of various prices are available on [amazon] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B01FUF1EL8/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1483930702&sr=1-4&keywords=one+plus+3&condition=new&linkCode=ll2&tag=dimz04-20&linkId=9ef2e6034472dc3fa72b9b6948daedaf)

|FEATURE|Samsung Galaxy A5|Huawei Moto G5 Plus|Motorola Nexus 6P|LG G5|ZTE Axon 7
|:--------|:--------------------:|:----------------------:|:----------------:|:-----------:|:---------:|
|Price|[$350](https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-SM-A520F-Unlocked-International-Warranty/dp/B01M0QXN7K/ "Title")|[$240 - $300](https://www.amazon.com/Moto-Plus-5th-Generation-Lockscreen/dp/B01N6NTIRH/ "Title")| [$340 - $375](https://www.amazon.com/Motorola-Nexus-Unlocked-Smartphone-Warranty/dp/B00R1984DI/ "Title")|[$300](https://www.amazon.com/LG-Unlocked-Phone-Titan-Warranty/dp/B01DJE22C2/ "Title")|[$390](https://www.amazon.com/ZTE-Axon-Unlocked-Smartphone-Warranty/dp/B01FUF1EL8/ "Title")|
|Display (Type)|Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors|AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors|IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors|AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors|
|Display (Size)|5.0 inches (~71.0% screen-to-body ratio)|5.2 inches (~67.1% screen-to-body ratio)|5.7 inches (~71.4% screen-to-body ratio)|5.3 inches (~70.1% screen-to-body ratio)|5.5 inches (~72.2% screen-to-body ratio)|
|Display (Resolution)|720 x 1280 pixels (~294 ppi pixel density)|1080 x 1920 pixels (~424 ppi pixel density)|1440 x 2560 pixels (~518 ppi pixel density)|1440 x 2560 pixels (~554 ppi pixel density)|1440 x 2560 pixels (~538 ppi pixel density)|
|Display (Protection)|Corning Gorilla Glass 4|Corning Gorilla Glass 3|Corning Gorilla Glass 4|Corning Gorilla Glass 4|Corning Gorilla Glass 4|
|Battery (Size)|Li-Ion 2300 mAh battery|Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery|Li-Po 3450 mAh battery|Li-Ion 2800 mAh battery|Li-Ion 3250 mAh battery|
|Battery (Removable)|Non-removable|Non-removable|Non-removable|Removable|Non-removable|
|Camera (Back)|13 MP, f/2.0, 28mm, autofocus, LED flash|12 MP, f/1.7, autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone) flash|12.3 MP, f/2.0, laser autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone) flash|Dual 16 MP (29mm, f/1.8) + 8 MP (12mm, f/2.4), laser autofocus, OIS (3-axis), LED flash|20 MP, f/1.8, phase detection autofocus, OIS, dual-LED (dual tone) flash|
|Camera (Front)|5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm|5 MP, f/2.2|8 MP, f/2.4, 1080p@30fps|8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4" sensor size, 1.12 µm pixel size, 1080p|8 MP, f/2.2, 1/4" sensor size, 1.12 µm pixel size, 1080p|
|Camera (Features)|Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, panorama|Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, panorama, auto-HDR|1/2.3' sensor size, 1.55µm pixel size, geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama|1/2.6" sensor size @ 29mm, 1/3.2" sensor size @ 12mm, geo-tagging, touch focus, face/smile detection, panorama, HDR|1/2.6" sensor size, 1.1 µm pixel size, geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama|
|Camera (Video)|1080p@30fps|2160p@30fps|2160p@30fps, 720p@240fps|2160p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, HDR, stereo sound rec|2160p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@240fps|
|Fingerprint Sensor|None|Included (front-mounted)|Included (rear-mounted)|Included (rear-mounted)|Included (rear-mounted)|

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FUF1EL8

Also looks like it's on sale at amazon right now. https://www.amazon.com/ZTE-Axon-Unlocked-Smartphone-Warranty/dp/B01FUF1EL8

Then maybe this will help. I just put together this rough list together on 4-18-17 of recommendations for anyone on a GSM network in the USA. I'll update it as I think of others.

Alcatel A30 GSM - 16 GB - Black - Unlocked - Prime Exclusive - with Lockscreen Offers & Ads $59
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01N6YB3EB/

BLU R1 HD - Black - 16 GB - Unlocked - Prime Exclusive - with Lockscreen Offers & Ads $59
https://www.amazon.com/BLU-R1-HD-Exclusive-Lockscreen/dp/B01F9N5QXI

Moto G Play (4th gen.) - Black - 16 GB - Unlocked - Prime Exclusive - with Lockscreen Offers & Ads $99.99
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KBH547A/

BLU Life Max - 5.5" 4G LTE Unlocked Smartphone - 16GB+2GB RAM with Fingerprint Sensor -Blue $127
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01N1OZM2J/

Moto G (4th Generation) - Black - 16 GB - Unlocked - Prime Exclusive - with Lockscreen Offers & Ads $130
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EZC9WC0/

BLU Studio XL 2 - 6.0" 4G LTE GSM Unlocked Smartphone - 4,900mAh Battery -Gold $130 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MU0YKUB/

Moto G (4th Generation) - Black - 32 GB - Unlocked - Prime Exclusive - with Lockscreen Offers & Ads $149
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GINVN1W/

BLU VIVO XL2 - 5.5" 4G LTE GSM Unlocked Smartphone - 32GB+3GB RAM -Gold $149 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NBNCDCB/

BLU Life ONE X2 Mini - 5.0" Unlocked Smartphone -4G LTE - 64GB + 4GB RAM -Grey $179
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01N6RVWY9/

BLU LIFE ONE X2 - 5.2" Full HD - 4G LTE Unlocked Smartphone - 64GB+4GB RAM - Grey $179
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01M13TSHR/

Moto G Plus (5th Generation) - Lunar Gray - 32 GB - Unlocked - Prime Exclusive - with Lockscreen Offers & Ads $185 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NBRN2YI/

BLU VIVO 5R Refresh Smartphone - 5.5-Inch, 32 GB, 4G LTE GSM Unlocked, GREY $195
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01J88GCRY/

LeEco Le S3: 32 GB, 3 GB RAM, Snapdragon 652, 5.5" 1080P, $199 - $30. http://us.lemall.com/us/phone/leeco_le_pro3/index.html

ZTE Axon 7 Mini - Factory Unlocked Phone - (Platinum Grey) $199 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LY5VWJK/

Moto G Plus (5th Generation) - Lunar Gray - 64 GB - Unlocked - Prime Exclusive - with Lockscreen Offers & Ads $239 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N6NTIRH/

Moto G Plus (4th Gen.) Unlocked - Black - 64GB - U.S. Warranty $249
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DZJFWNC/

Huawei Honor 6X Dual Camera Unlocked Smartphone, 32GB Gray (US Warranty) $249 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MRZFBBH/

Honor 8, 5.2" 1080P, 32GB, Midnight Black- GSM- (US Warranty) $274
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IVV7W6O/

LeEco Le Pro 3: 64 GB, 4 GB RAM, Snapdragon 821, 5.5" 1080p, $349 - $50 discount. http://us.lemall.com/us/phone/leeco_le_pro3/index.html

Huawei Honor 8 Unlocked Smartphone 64 GB Dual Camera - US Warranty (Midnight Black) $391 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MEF0R7P/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_ufP2ybT6J1MZA

ZTE Axon 7 Unlocked Smartphone,64GB Ion Gold (US Warranty) $391 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FUF1EL8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_pgP2yb5Q8YQ7J

OnePlus 3T 64GB - Unlocked Smartphone 5.5" 1080P, Snapdragon 821, 6GB RAM, $439
https://oneplus.net/oneplus-3

LG Electronics V20 - Factory Unlocked Phone - Titan Grey (U.S. Warranty) $555 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MCRG3H1/

Huawei Mate 9 with Leica Dual Camera - 64GB Unlocked Phone - Space Gray (US Warranty) $577 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MYRABC3/

> Amazon

Huh, I seriously can't find that phone new for anything less than ~$398. Mind sharing a link?

I did however find another LeEco device with an SD 821 for $199, so another good option there!

As it stands, they are not really in a comparable market, twice the price puts it in One Plus range.

If you can wait for your paycheck, the ZTE Axon 7 and Honor 8 are both on Amazon.

Pros and Cons of both

ZTE Axon 7 (1/7 but many would argue the Axon 7 is better than the Honor 8)

• Expandable memory
  
• not stock android but close
  
• camera is meh
  
• battery not replaceable
  
• no IR blaster
  
• not water/dust resistant
  
• no wireless charging
  
  Honor 8 (3/7)
  
  
• Expandable memory
  
• not stock android and not even close
  
• Camera is good
  
• Battery not replaceable
  
• Has IR blaster
  
• not water/dust resistant
  
• no wireless charging
  
  The only way you're gonna tick off most of the boxes in that checklist is if you double your budget. If you do that, you can look at the Samsung Galaxy S7 and LG V20.
  
  Samsung Galaxy S7 (4/7)
  
  
• Expandable memory
  
• not stock android
  
• Camera is amazing
  
• Battery not replaceable
  
• No IR blaster
  
• IS water/dust resistant
  
• Has wireless charging
  
  LG V20 (4/7)
  
  
• Expandable memory
  
• not stock android
  
• Camera is good
  
• Battery is replaceable
  
• Has IR blaster
  
• NOT water/dust resistant
  
• No wireless charging

Amazon as well.

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Title | Axon 7 Durability Test - Scratch, Burn, Bend - ZTE
Description | Current pricing of the Axon 7 HERE: http://amzn.to/2ab7Ftr Its that time again... Will the Axon 7 survive the JerryRigEverything durability tests? Lets find the weak points of the new ZTE Axon 7. Will it snap during the bend test? Does the screen have weak plastic? Is the body really metal? I answer all of these questions and more during this Axon 7 durability test video. Let me know what you think in the comments! Are you going to buy this phone? Check the link above for the current pricing....
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The OnePlus 3 does support 4G, it does not support Verizon.

Presumably you're on Verizon.

> My budget is mid range.

It would be nice to have a budget. The OnePlus 3 is extremely cheap for a smartphone, comparable phones from other vendors are around $700. The specs you mention are for a flagship phone, typically priced around $700.

The only thing "cheap" that meets those specs is the ZTE Axon 7, but ZTE is an OEM terrible about OS updates. The Axon 7 might get Android 7.0 Nougat.

I just picked up a ZTE Axon 7 after leaving a Nexus 5x & iPhone 6 Really an incredible phone. Battery life is like nothing I've ever seen. Minimal bloatware and runs Android 7.1.1.

I bought it from newegg.com on sale though - plenty of places sell it. Not sure if you can get it in Atlanta though.

Really, on Amazon.ca in Canada the price is $701 (https://www.amazon.ca/ZTE-Axon-unlocked-smartphone-64GB/dp/B01FUF1EL8) and the only other place you can buy it from is at Newegg.ca for $520 currently (https://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16875705054).

Yeah, and the Zenfone is 100 bucks cheaper on Amazon.

For something spec wise comparable to the S7, go for the ZTE Axon 7 which is the a little less than the price of the discounted Zenfone 3.

You could get the ZTE Axon 7 at best buy (or newegg or amazon). Its $399 and has the same specs as all of the highend smartphones phones for half the price.