Axon introduces the US to a nearly all-metal phone that's $200 cheaper than an iPhone 6 and $300 less expensive than an iPhone 6 Plus. They're both aluminum, but this one is way more affordable at $450. There's a two-year warranty just in case you don't t
The price is a double-edged sword. It's just $450, or more technically $449.98, but that doesn't help ZTE reach US consumers who are suckered into paying $199 for a new phone every two years, and then paying through the nose over the course of a binding t
ZTE presents an interesting proposition in that the Axon is basically a composite of higher- and lower-end handsets, one that retails for an appropriate middle-of-the-road price.The phone's classy-looking, metal design is almost as polished as an iPhone o...
Solid build with aluminum back, Android mostly untouched, Dual-lens camera, Excellent audio, Well priced, Available unlocked, without a contract
No expandable storage, Second rear lens underused, Performance could be greater
The Axon isn't a perfect phone, or even a perfect mid-range phone, but it's got a lot going for it anyway. Describing it as ‘premium value' is accurate. The build and materials used should be considered premium, and for $330 unlocked, it's hard to argue...
So, there you have it, ZTE Axon after 1.5 years. Even today, the phone looks and feels premium and it has a wonderful display. Also, the chipset may be outdated but the phone still has enough processing power to handle almost anything you throw at it.The...
Abstract: Chinese smartphone market is full of affordable flagships that both have great specs and performance. However, how do they stack up against each other? This is the comparison of OnePlus 2, Letv Le 1 Pro, ZTE Axon Elite and Meizu MX5, which is brought to y...
Abstract: HTC unveiled today the One A9 , and it's an interesting device. Not because it looks nothing like its siblings in the One series, but because it doesn't really try to compete on specs with the elite of Android. The $400 A9 certainly looks like a flagship...
Good screen, Competent cameras, Aluminium body, Customisable UI
Bulky, Styling quirks, Underwhelming battery life
So how did the ZTE do in bringing its first truly competitive flagship to western markets? Pretty well by our estimations.The internal hardware is comparable to the rest of the current top tier devices out there and whilst there are many facets that mark...
So there you have, the ZTE Axon smartphone. To be honest, I don't have any major complaints about this device and I believe that ZTE nailed it this time considering the price tag of $449.99 via third-party resellers.It all starts with a beautiful design a...
So there you have, the ZTE Axon smartphone. To be honest, I don't have any major complaints about this device and I believe that ZTE nailed it this time considering the price tag of $449.99 via third-party resellers.It all starts with a beautiful design a...