ZTE Axon 7 Mini now available for pre-order in the US for $299.98

Android Police

By Ryan Whitwam

Published Oct 17, 2016

The ZTE Axon 7 is a solid device, but not everyone's looking for a 5.5-inch phone. Now there's the smaller, less expensive Axon 7 Mini available for pre-order in the US. This device costs a little under $300 and keeps the same aluminum unibody design as its larger sibling. It does take a step down in the spec department, though.Let's get the specs out of the way first.

SPECS

SoC	Snapdragon 617, Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53)
RAM	3GB
Storage	32GB, microSD supported in 2nd SIM slot when it's not in use
Camera	16MP rear, 8MP front
Display	5.2-inch 1080p AMOLED
Battery	2705 mAh, non-removable, Quick-Charge 3.0
USB	2.0 (Type-C)
Software	Android 6.0.1 with MiFavor UI 4.0
Measurements	5.81 x 2.80 x 0.21-inches, 153g

The Axon 7 Mini retains the dual SIM slots and dual front-facing speakers of the larger phone. Around back is a fingerprint scanner inside a nice divot that helps to stabilize the phone in your hand. The smaller body of this device should make it very comfortable to hold. Interestingly, the images of the Axon 7 Mini don't show any physical nav buttons like the Axon 7 has. There aren't any software buttons either, but this could just be an oversight.

The Axon 7 Mini will be available through ZTE, Amazon, Best Buy, Newegg, and B&H (not all listings are live yet). Best Buy has a 60-day exclusive on the gold color, though. ZTE doesn't list a ship date, but Best Buy says the device is out on Halloween.

PRESS RELEASE

Richardson, Texas – October 17, 2016 –– ZTE USA, the fourth largest smartphone supplier in the U.S. and second largest in the no-contract market*, today announced it is accepting pre-orders of the Axon 7 Mini, a smaller version of its award winning flagship Axon 7 smartphone. The Axon 7 Mini will come in two colors; Ion Gold will be available exclusively at Best Buy for the first 60 days, and Platinum Gray will be available through Amazon, B&H, Best Buy, NewEgg and www.zteusa.com all for the unbeatable price of $299.98.

“Disruption is not led by the company who can deliver the best specs at the lowest price, it’s about a tenacity to put the consumer first,” said Lixin Cheng, chairman and CEO of ZTE USA. “The Axon 7 Mini delivers on both fronts as we listened to consumers who wanted a smaller option to our original Axon 7 at a price that many can afford.”

From a dedicated audio chipset for Hi-Fi playback and recording, dual front-facing speakers, an AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, dual-SIM with a Micro-SD slot, and more, the Axon 7 Mini packs many of the same premium features consumers love in the Axon 7 all at an affordable price.

Premium Features, Mini Price

A 5.2 inch AMOLED display with soft key navigation allows you to beautifully render all of your favorite content, yet be small enough to fit into your back pocket once finished
Dual front-facing speakers, dedicated sound and playback technology, and Dolby Atmos® provide an immersive HiFi audio experience that is groundbreaking and unlike any other
A 16-megapixel rear camera along with 8-megapixel front camera captures stunning high-quality images during the day and at night
All-metal body and standout design delivers the same premium feel, but at a lower price than competitors
Comes with one of the industry’s best warranty and protection plans in the Axon Passport Program 2.0, which features a 2 year warranty, unlimited out of warranty repairs, upgrade assistance, replacement assistance and more

For full list of phone specifications and features visit www.zteusa.com/Axon7

Source: ZTE