ZTE Axon 7 After the Buzz: A whole lot of bang for buck! | Pocketnow

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This is our ZTE Axon 7 After the Buzz, where we take another look at the phone and see how it ages over time.

This ZTE Axon 7 is a killer phone! There’s very little that separates it from significantly more expensive options, and It’s still one of the absolute best option for audiophiles in our audience who need to drive nice cans. This is a better phone than the one we reviewed at launch; this phone has been updated, new features have been added, the ZTE Axon 7 has been improved. This is the kind of support once reserved for more expensive phones, and now, what we should be expecting from all tiers of the smartphone market. Here's our Axon 7 After the Buzz!

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[Kalixion]

I own the Axon 7 and it has been awesome for the performance. This is the first time I have switched from samsung line and haven't regretted it.

[Kyujib]

I still have my Axon 7 and love it. That audio quality <3

I dropped it down an entire flight of stairs in nothing but that flimsy case, and it didn't have a single scratch on it.

[RoninGaijin]

Perfect close, well done indeed Juan. I just have to say thank you! I've been waiting for this video and wondering if it might never get done. This phone deserves it's praise, it got better and better after each update. It never let me down and to this day it still hasn't been scratched. Dropped 100 times, but no scratch. My point is it has been a tank and the battery life is still going strong. Daydream viewing definitely gets your headset warm, probably why they are going with standalone sets, but the experience is still great and sure to improve. The audio is everything it was made out to be. I'm loving my decision to give ZTE a try and now I'm looking forward to see their follow-up. I am praying they don't mess it up cuz this Axon 7 is an instant CLASSIC. DesignWorks did a great job with the design... it's a beautiful device especially if you can rock it without a case. I usually don't cuz I want to keep it in mint condition. Spigen makes great rubber cases but D-Brand Skins are good too. Great job Juan, you gave this phone some well-deserved shine. Look forward to watching more POCKETNOW!

[NeXMaX]

The Axon 7 has been nothing but pleasant surprises to me after launch.

The camera was significantly improved with native RAW support, and it also stands as one of the few phones running Android 7.1+, among other improvements.

ZTE's update reputation was pretty much zero, mainly owning to the company being a relative unknown in the Android space, but this has been a great surprise. Kinda wished I bought one still.

[manumanu]

That awkward moment when a mid priced ZTE axon 7 is already running 7.1.1 and my high priced s7 edge is still on 7.0

[Shredstone]

Bought the Axon 7 to replace my LG G4 that bootlooped, and I have to say that I'm very happy with my purchase!!

[OmegaDanJA]

I've had my Axon 7 for six months. Still in love with it from the first day I opened the package. The updates have been great from the software fixes to the updates in the camera. Wifi connection is still strong, audio is still phenomenal, performance is still great for a smartphone at this price and with just a Snapdragon 820. I upgraded from the Samsung s4 and I haven't regretted it.

[RonSims]

Watching this on the Axon 7. Can't wait for the Axon 8 (or 2, or whatever they are going to name it)

[onemat]

Hi Juan Carlos. If the vibration motor is shot, it's still covered under the 2 year warranty. Contact ZTE to get it fixed. Love my Axon 7. Easily the best phone I have owned.

[arafat]

I've been really impressed with my ZTE axon 7. I really love this phone. I will definitely rebuy ZTE phones when it's time to replace this phone. watch out Korea, the Chinese phones are here and they're good!

[dorupero]

I'm definitely interested in their next flagship now

[talhaayaan]

every Chinese phone manufacturer should adopt these following.

chipset: snapdragon
UI: stock android
camera sensor: Sony along with collaboration with DXO
battery : Samsung
display: amoled

[AlexThorn]

My issue with it has been the camera. I'm on my 2nd Axon 7 and it's because of the camera sensor shaking. It's bad and many others are reporting it. But outside of that, its amazing.

[idhamnasir]

Watching on my Axon not changing it anytime soon also!!!???

[TrevorReis]

my only gripe with the phone has been the dust leakage into the camera unit. I replaced it once because so much dust. had gotten in that every picture I took looked like it was shot in soft focus. and everything was great for the last 3 months but I just started noticing a dark speck in every picture I take, so it might need to be replaced for a second time... it's not a massive complaint as their US warranty support is fantastic, but still it's something I hope they address in the sequel, I really hope there's a sequel, this phone is fantastic.

[JurgaBurgaFlintines]

I really appreciate you making these type of videos. It's really helpful to know how a phone is doing down the road (whether it get's updates or craps out etc.) when you're looking for one.

[titan]

I have the Axon 7, it's a good smartphone.

[lazyfatferalcatchubby]

I bought this phone on October 2016 and it's now Sept 2017 and I just got another update to this phone that made battery life even better! Thank you zte!

[bransayler]

Two months using the Axon 7 and love it. I've gotten used to the location of the non lit capacitive buttons in the dark. Screen, speakers, and battery life are great.

[TwentyFiveAlpha]

Being nostalgic and watching some of my favorite videos about one of my favorite phones ever.