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Everyone who's anyone is showing off a 5G phone at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona this year, and ZTE has eagerly joined the prestigious club. The US government's favorite OEM has unveiled the Axon 10 Pro 5G, with triple rear cameras, an in-display fingerprint scanner, and a waterdrop notch. On the non-5G front, ZTE also unveiled the Blade V10 with a 32MP front-facing camera for AI smart selfies.
It's official, ZTE's weird, borderline experimental dual-screen Axon M is now available at bargain basement prices. You can now find new 64GB AT&T-compatible Axon M handsets for 0 in the US on eBay, which is roughly 65 percent off the original $725 price tag.
Today ZTE has announced the Axon M, a folding phone with dual 1080p displays. There have been a couple of leaks in the past month or two, but now it's official. The Axon M isn't quite the vision of the future we expected from Westworld, but it has some decent specifications to support its unusual design.
When these things pop up, I can't say that I'm surprised anymore. ZTE is working on a new phone from the looks of it. It has physical dimensions and weight, a screen, a battery, and wireless connectivity. Shocking, right? All cheekiness aside, this very well could be ZTE's 2017 flagship. Codenamed A2018, it recently showed up at TENAA, China's version of the FCC, for certification and approval purposes. Thanks to the magic of Google Translate, we have some possible specifications for you all.
If you're on a budget, chances are that you've debated a purchase between an older flagship and a newer mid-ranger. Do you want a Moto G4, or a Moto X Pure? A Galaxy Note5 or a Galaxy S7? For those of you who prefer buying powerful last-gen hardware, Newegg has got a deal for you: two Benjamins will get you a ZTE Axon Pro with a sizable 64GB of storage.
We already knew a bunch of stuff about ZTE's Axon 7 mini thanks to this leak from over a month ago and this leak from a few days ago, but now it's official. The creatively-named Axon 7 mini has, unfortunately, had a specs decrease from the Axon 7, but it still seems like a solid mid-ranger.
ZTE has long been known as a purveyor of inexpensive devices—you might even call them cheap. Many phones manufactured by ZTE in past years didn't even have the company's name on them. Last year, it started going after the premium device market with the Axon Pro. ZTE is back in 2016 with another Axon—the Axon 7. This $400 phone seems to target potential OnePlus 3 buyers with similar specs and a few notable improvements, at least on paper. Does the Axon 7 mark ZTE's arrival in the budget flagship space or does OnePlus still own it?
ZTE has been making some fine devices lately, and one of them is the Axon 7 which just went on sale a couple of weeks ago. The problem ZTE faces with enthusiasts though is the locked bootloader on its phones. This complicates things a lot for custom ROM enthusiasts as well as developers and modders who like to tinker with their devices.
The ZTE Axon 7 was announced to much "fanfare" at the end of May with famous pianist Lang Lang endorsement, BMW Designworks input, and Dolby Atmos surround sound. Sure, that's a lot of talk that means next to nothing to most of us, so I'll switch to a language we all understand: Snapdragon 820, 5.5" QHD display, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage, USB-C, 20MP rear camera, and 3250mAh battery. Better? Alright.
ZTE knows it's not the brand most associated with quality smartphones, but the company is working to change that. Recent Axon devices have been very compelling devices for the price. The Axon 7 is ZTE's effort to take things to the next level.Priced at $399.98, the Axon 7 is great on paper. Buyers get a Snapdragon 820, 5.5-inch QHD display, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, USB-C, a 20MP camera, and a 3250mAh battery.Yet even with these specs, it's the audio that ZTE highlights most. The company promises a premium HiFi audio experience good for streaming, download, and recording. It snagged world renowned pianist Lang Lang to serve as the phone's ambassador.Pre-orders are available from ZTE, Amazon, B&H, Best Buy, and Newegg. Colors vary between Ion Gold and Quartz Gray depending on where you shop. Regardless, devices won't ship until July 27th.
While it wasn't the best device, last year's ZTE Axon Pro was a big step up for a company that was mainly known for making cheap phones for prepaid carriers. The price has come down in recent months, and now B&H has it on sale for $299.99 ($50 off) with some extras. It's still pretty solid for that price.
Is a key point of consideration for your next smartphone whether or not it has been endorsed by a world-renowned pianist? Great! The all-new ZTE Axon 7 is, in fact, endorsed by world-renowned pianist Lang Lang. This apparently has some sort of value. The Axon 7 also received design input from BMW's Designworks (yes, that BMW, the one that makes cars), audio consulting from a team of music conservatory professors (I am not making this up), and Dolby's Atmos surround sound. This phone is a veritable partnership tour de farce.
ZTE spent the last few years building low-cost devices for carriers, but 2015 saw the release of the Axon Pro. This phone had flagship specs and a pretty nice build of almost-stock Android. ZTE promised it would keep this phone up to date, and it's following through with a Marshmallow OTA. It took a little longer than expected, but you can grab the update now.
ZTE's 2015 phone lineup is going to be replaced in the coming months, but you can get them on the cheap right now. The Axon and Axon Pro are both on sale via Amazon for as much as $130 off. They're a little too expensive for what you get normally, but these prices are much more palatable.The Axon is now selling for $199.98 ($130 off) and the 32GB Axon Pro is $329.98 ($70 off). A 64GB version of the Pro is $349.98 ($100 off). The two phones look very similar, but the specs are very different. The regular Axon has a Snapdragon 801, 2GB of RAM, and a 5.5-inch 1080p screen. The Pro steps up to a Snapdragon 810, 4GB of RAM, and a 5.5-inch 1440p screen. They've both got HiFi sound, a dual lens camera, and 3000mAh battery.There's no time limit listed on the sale, so you probably have a few days. Although, this might be a permanent price reduction. Either way, a few variants are already showing low stock.Source: Amazon
For Cyber Week, ZTE is selling various products for up to $100 off. That makes now until November 30th a good time to save money on what is already pretty affordable hardware.
You can get a lot of smartphone for not a lot of money these days, and the ZTE Axon is already competitively priced at $400 for the 32GB variant. It's on sale right now at Amazon, but this is a Lightning Deal. That means you don't have time to wait around if you want the get the ZTE Axon Pro for $319.99 ($80 off).The Axon Pro is an unlocked phone with a Snapdragon 810 SoC, 4GB of RAM, and a 5.5-inch 1440p LCD. It comes with a mostly clean build of Android 5.1 and a dual camera array on the back. ZTE also likes to talk up the Hi-Fi digital audio converter in the Axon, which allegedly makes high-quality music sound better.This deal is valid on the blue and silver versions of the phone—the gold is still $400. Lightning Deals run for the set amount of time or until stock runs out. Right now, both colors are under 10% claimed, so you should be able to grab one without issue.Source: AmazonThanks: Steve Hopper
The ZTE AXON Pro arrived in the US on August 1st, and similar options appeared elsewhere last month, giving smartphone buyers a chance to own a 5.5" screen with a Snapdragon 810 and 4GB of RAM for $450. Now the manufacturer has launched a smaller version of the device, the ZTE AXON Mini, in China. It's joined by the AXON Watch, which doesn't come with Android Wear. And while it's not available yet, ZTE announced that the larger AXON Max is on its way.
After making its debut at IFA earlier this month, the ZTE Axon Elite is now available for purchase. eBay links are available for several countries across Europe, and there's a global link for most everywhere else in the world, excluding the US and Canada. Those two countries already have the similar Axon Pro, and the Axon Elite lacks the necessary bands.
They said it would be coming on the first of August, and it looks like they're right on time. ZTE's interesting Axon, which made a splash with impressive specs and an off-contract selling price, is now on sale in the US. You can pick up the phone in white, gold, or navy blue from the manufacturer's website. If you've got an Amazon Prime or Newegg Premier customer account you can grab the phone from either retailer, and eBay is selling it as well.The Axon sells for $449.99 at all outlets and in all colors, though Newegg is currently backordered for the blue model and doesn't have the gold version is stock, and Amazon only seems to be selling the blue version. eBay has all three (though not many at the time of writing). That price will get you a 5.5" screen with a resolution of 2560x1440, a Snapdragon 810 paired to a massive 4GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, a dual rear camera setup with 13MP and 2MP sensors (similar to HTC's Duo camera designs), a 3000mAh Quick Charge 2.0 battery, and a unique all-metal body. ZTE would particularly like you to note the 32-bit 192KHz audio support and the JBL headphones included in the package.