ZTE Axon Specs

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The ZTE Axon sports a 5.5-inch Sharp-made TFT 1080p display, and runs a near-stock version of Android 5.1.1 Lollipop. Powered by an quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor, the Axon further offers LTE connectivity, 2 GB of RAM, 32 GB of storage space (not expandable), and a 3000 mAh non-removable battery. The rear camera of the Axon Pro is a dual-lens one (13 MP + 2 MP, suitable for bokeh effects) with 4K video recording and f/1.8 aperture, while the front-facing camera is an 8 MP one.

Cons

  • Thick body (0.37 inches)
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Display

Size: 5.5-inch
Resolution: 1920 x 1080 px, 401 PPI
Technology: TFT
Screen-to-body: 73.55 %
Features: Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 8974
Processor: Quad-core, 2300 MHz, Krait 400
GPU: Adreno 330
RAM: 2GB (LPDDR3)
Internal storage: 32GB
OS: Android (5.1 Lollipop)
Device type: Smartphone

Battery

Capacity: 3000 mAh
Type: Not user replaceable
Charging: Qualcomm Quick Charge

Camera

Rear: Dual camera
Main camera: 13 MP (Autofocus, CMOS image sensor, BSI sensor)
Specifications: Aperture size: F1.8
Second camera: 2 MP (Depth information)
Flash: Dual LED
Video recording: 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps)
Features:
Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Video calling, Video sharing
Front: 8 MP
Dimensions: 6.06 x 2.9 x 0.37 inches
(153.9 x 73.7 x 9.4 mm)
Weight: 5.99 oz (170.0 g)
Materials: Back: Aluminum
Frame: Plastic
Features: Notification light
Keys: Left: Volume control; Right: Camera shutter, Lock/Unlock key
Colors: Gold, Gray, Blue

Cellular

4G (FDD): Bands 2(1900), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 12(700 a), 17(700 b), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS)
3G: Bands 5(850), 4(1700/2100), 2(1900), 1(2100)
Data Speed: LTE, HSPA, HSUPA

Multimedia

Headphones: 3.5mm jack
Speakers: Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Features: Album art cover, Background playback
Screen mirroring: Wireless screen share
Radio: Yes
Additional microphone(s): Noise cancellation, Video recording

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth: 4.0
Wi-Fi: 802.11 b, g, n, ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB: microUSB, USB 2.0
Features: Mass storage device, Charging
Hearing aid compatible: M3, T4
Location: GPS, A-GPS
Sensors: Accelerometer, Compass
Other: NFC, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync

Regulatory Approval

FCC approval:
Date approved: Aug 28, 2015
FCC ID value: SRQ-ZTEA1
Measured SAR:
Head: 0.66 W/kg
Body: 1.01 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission: 1.14 W/kg
Wireless Router: 1.14 W/kg

Buyers information

Price: $ 330

Availability

Officially announced: Jul 14, 2015
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