ZTE Axon 7: Top Budget Smartphone?

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  • Опубліковано 16 лип 2024
  • ZTE Axon 7 burst onto the "Smartphones under $400" scene! Thanks for blowing up my Twitter about it. Turns out it's pretty good.
    Axon 7 (64GB): amzn.to/2blzFva
    ZTE Axon 7 skins: dbrand.com/shop/zte-axon-7-skins
    Video Gear I use: kit.com/MKBHD/video-gear#recom...
    Intro Track: Equilibre by Hocus Pocus
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  • @TLD
    @TLD 8 років тому +447

    Dat salt lamp doe 🔥

    • @sparkevpilot
      @sparkevpilot 8 років тому +1

      Ikr? I picked up one because I always see it in your videos. I love mine!

    • @Space-_
      @Space-_ 8 років тому +1

      yeah love wish I could get one now i hate waiting for shipping

    • @Maxwell1989
      @Maxwell1989 8 років тому

      +Andrew Butler its great me and my mom has one it really helps you with your mood and purify the air

    • @haspando
      @haspando 8 років тому +1

      Could u do the Huawei P9 review

    • @Smeets_
      @Smeets_ 8 років тому

      what about the moto x play same price and better software and fast updates

  • @scottmiller5248
    @scottmiller5248 7 років тому +575

    To anyone who may considering picking up this phone. The bell on the lockscreen is now optional and can be turned off so you can get your notifications normally.

    • @kickthejamz
      @kickthejamz 7 років тому +16

      Scott Miller thank you I just pulled the trigger on this phone over the oneplus 3t because black Friday sale (saved 50$ plus free headphones) and I'm more interested in media and audio quality. I thought they might update with notifications without the bell.

    • @samboermans6155
      @samboermans6155 7 років тому +7

      Scott Miller thanks!

    • @johnhb123
      @johnhb123 7 років тому +1

      +kickthejamz How is it going after a month?

    • @kickthejamz
      @kickthejamz 7 років тому +8

      John HeadBuster Everything on this phone was a huge upgrade over my nexus 5. The battery life is great and I am especially ecstatic about the video and audio quality. The AKM-DAC chip is superb I listen to music for hours and it sounds so good I even upgraded my headphones. I can also confirm you can put in a 256gb micro SD, I won't have to upgrade my phone for a long time.

    • @johnhb123
      @johnhb123 7 років тому +2

      kickthejamz Wow, thanks for the answer, I'm really excited for this phone

  • @hermanstokbrood
    @hermanstokbrood 8 років тому +432

    $400 a budget phone? I dont think a lot of people get the idea of calling this phone 'budget'

    • @hardcoreyouknowthescore1457
      @hardcoreyouknowthescore1457 8 років тому +39

      it's true that there are cheaper phones out there, but there's also phones that are double the price too. It's a kinda mid range price really I suppose. It's definitely well priced for what you get though

    • @hermanstokbrood
      @hermanstokbrood 8 років тому +10

      I'm referring to the specs not the price. This phone is a cheap highend phone.

    • @FroyoShark
      @FroyoShark 8 років тому +26

      It's a budget high end smartphone. You're not gonna get a snapdragon 820 and 1440 amoled display for $200.

    • @dan428
      @dan428 8 років тому +6

      it's just you and some other guy that have so much trouble understanding why this is considered budget phone

    • @eevd350z
      @eevd350z 8 років тому +8

      Ok people, use your common sense. A 'budget' smartphone in comparison to the Iphone 7's and Galaxy S7's /Edge's (Premium smart phones). Off contract paid in full are roughly $700-$900. So yes, these are "budget" smartphones. For people who are into technology, questioning how this is not a budget, I question your logic.

  • @JZMartinez
    @JZMartinez 2 роки тому +4

    I miss how awesome my Axon 7 sounded. So loud and clear. Replaced by a Note 9 which is nearing it's end of life for me. The Note 9 couldn't touch the Axon 7 for sound quality and honestly, even the feel in my hand. Perfect size.

  • @luciddre4m
    @luciddre4m 8 років тому +18

    I love watching these in 360p. Viewing a non-crispy Marques is so rare.

    • @flamigo742
      @flamigo742 8 років тому +17

      crispy marques lmao

  • @FubarMike
    @FubarMike 8 років тому +94

    Is 400$ really budget phone territory? I clicked on this assuming the phone cost in the 200-300$ range.

    • @MSTechie
      @MSTechie 8 років тому +3

      typical new phones are $600+ so I'd consider this budget

    • @70cuevas
      @70cuevas 8 років тому +1

      +9love911 there are other quality smart phones that are cheaper than this.

    • @moXon460
      @moXon460 8 років тому +1

      It is budget considering its high specs

    • @joshuawilliams6492
      @joshuawilliams6492 8 років тому +1

      Doesn't sound like a budget price to me.

    • @ChibiZone
      @ChibiZone 8 років тому +1

      he's right. budget implies cheap. as in less than $200. mid range is around $400-$600 like the Moto x. high end would be the luxury type phones going into $800... the term budget itself implies a cheap price.

  • @azrl9817
    @azrl9817 8 років тому +171

    Now get ready for the Olympic committee to take down your video...

    • @Jbutlr
      @Jbutlr 8 років тому

      ha ha the British tryathalon bro's

    • @Godspeed7955
      @Godspeed7955 8 років тому +11

      and your comment....

    • @P.7005
      @P.7005 7 років тому +3

      Lmao

  • @Dani-nv6ns
    @Dani-nv6ns 7 років тому +24

    I like the idea of having to click the bell to see notifications, since it allows you to see the background without obstruction. Helps keep the clutter down.

  • @yesitsmario88
    @yesitsmario88 8 років тому +93

    The Oneplus 3 has the better camera, better OS, and is the faster phone(wins all speed tests and benchmarks)
    The Axon 7 has the better screen, speakers, and comes with microsd slot.
    Battery life seems to be equal as some reviews give it to the Axon and others give it to the OP3.
    The OP3 has the fastest charge time with Dash charge, so that might be something to consider. You get 0 to 63% in 30 minutes.
    Can't go wrong with either phone.

    • @lachezarlazarov9001
      @lachezarlazarov9001 8 років тому +2

      op3 has the 3rd fastest charger aftee vooc flash charging and super vooc flash charging

    • @CrackedDylMil
      @CrackedDylMil 8 років тому +31

      +Lachezar Lazarov my LG V10 charges faster than all of those. 0-100 in 15 seconds.
      It has a removable battery hahaha

    • @lachezarlazarov9001
      @lachezarlazarov9001 8 років тому +4

      You should charge your second battery

    • @CrackedDylMil
      @CrackedDylMil 8 років тому +1

      +Lachezar Lazarov Yeah, I do. Separately

    • @japzone
      @japzone 8 років тому +8

      For me, what broke the OP3 as an option was that it only comes in 64GB with no expandable storage. I'm currently rocking the OP1 with 64GB and I struggle with storage. Admittedly I'm not your average user, having a ton of apps and locally stored content, but that doesn't change the fact that the OP3 is to small for me. If OnePlus rolls out a 128GB model in the next couple of months I'll bite, but until then it looks like the Axon 7 is at the top of my short list, as it at least has expandable storage to mitigate the 64GB internals. That or the next Nexus, if Google manages to impress me somehow.

  • @mds3697
    @mds3697 8 років тому +333

    anyone remember when budget smartphones were not anymore than 250-300$? Harambe remembers

    • @MisterNiggaX
      @MisterNiggaX 8 років тому +2

      I wouldn't call that a budget phone as it has flagship specs

    • @abelrazo9596
      @abelrazo9596 8 років тому

      +Bbrick99 Here is mine🍆

    • @unknowncaller1238
      @unknowncaller1238 8 років тому

      +Bbrick99 wtf lol 😂

    • @eefm99
      @eefm99 8 років тому

      It's actually budget flagship

    • @pandiem
      @pandiem 8 років тому +3

      Budget smartphones are still under $250 for me.

  • @catholiccatheter3285
    @catholiccatheter3285 2 роки тому +2

    Been using this phone for 5 years now. Still works pretty well. Battery only last about 1 hour while not using. About 20 minutes while using it. Takes about 3 minutes for the camera to open. Bottom half of the screen doesn’t work. Volume up button broke off and have to use a pen to turn the phone up. It gets really really hot while charging. Phone works great other than that. I love it.

  • @0Blackmamba01
    @0Blackmamba01 7 років тому +4

    I've had this phone and I absolutely love it! Great display, amazing audio output and also fast charging!

  • @SerpentineGraphicsOfficial
    @SerpentineGraphicsOfficial 8 років тому +232

    >Budget smartphone
    >$400 Smartphone
    Choose one.

    • @TarzanGTI
      @TarzanGTI 8 років тому +18

      >$400 smartphone (Budget Flagship; thank you OnePlus One for pioneering)

    • @Paveynator
      @Paveynator 8 років тому +10

      Stop green texting

    • @curtiskids3
      @curtiskids3 8 років тому +6

      IMO base model for a "budget" phone should be 300$ max

    • @DanielA-yg3un
      @DanielA-yg3un 8 років тому +4

      I know. 400 most definitely in the mid range. Budget is really more like under 100 but around 50. Feels almost like Marques has forgotten that some people can't spend thousands of dollars on mostly pointless tech.

    • @username65585
      @username65585 8 років тому +18

      Budget not cheap

  • @ajzlz
    @ajzlz 8 років тому +586

    Around $400 is midrange not budget

    • @roboarmy357
      @roboarmy357 8 років тому +3

      +Just Another Microsoft Fanboy 😂😂

    • @70cuevas
      @70cuevas 8 років тому +92

      +Just Another Microsoft Fanboy no, it really is a midrange phone.

    • @peterr8152
      @peterr8152 8 років тому

      +bryan cuevas when?

    • @ImperiaGin
      @ImperiaGin 8 років тому +7

      +bryan cuevas price doesn't make a phone mid ranged
      A shit phone can be $600

    • @70cuevas
      @70cuevas 8 років тому

      Peter Roser ?

  • @Idon12no
    @Idon12no 8 років тому

    Good video. Thanks for mentioning the dbrand skin without making a commercial like so many other reviewers are doing now

  • @Trentwhetsel
    @Trentwhetsel 8 років тому

    Loved the video, loved the different style of it as well

  • @samdavid191
    @samdavid191 8 років тому +183

    I'm watching this video on the Axon 7!!

    • @SteveEpic1212123
      @SteveEpic1212123 8 років тому

      +Marques Brownlee Great content, Marques, hope u make the best reviews for Nexus M1 and S1 soon!

    • @MiguelRPD
      @MiguelRPD 8 років тому

      How do you like the speakers so far ?

    • @uniworkhorse
      @uniworkhorse 8 років тому +2

      +Just Another Microsoft Fanboy Hah

    • @TechCilium
      @TechCilium 8 років тому

      +Steve Epic he will of course. nexus lines r must from him. 😍😍

    • @curtisneilson5829
      @curtisneilson5829 8 років тому

      carrier?

  • @WiissttaaLive
    @WiissttaaLive 8 років тому +153

    $400 worth smarthone is a "budget" phone?

  • @william.darrigo
    @william.darrigo 6 років тому +1

    Great review. I've had the Axon 7 for a year now and I love it. Great for the price. Prices with Samsung and iPhone are outrageous these days so it made sense to go with this phone. Not cheap, but worth the $400 price tag. Also it comes with 2 year warranty with the purchase in case the screen cracks or issues come up.

  • @gabakhan8859
    @gabakhan8859 7 років тому

    a very good review ...very helpful to decide and I'll definitely choose axon 7 as my next phone... keep it up bro ,good job .

  • @cloroxbleach4883
    @cloroxbleach4883 8 років тому +106

    Anyone miss the Cheerio boxes?......

    • @Tyler_ThaTruth
      @Tyler_ThaTruth 8 років тому

      +Just Another Microsoft Fanboy they just like being annoying

    • @joshdanao5650
      @joshdanao5650 8 років тому +3

      +Just Another Microsoft Fanboy if you watch his older videos you'd get it. But he use to always have cheerio boxes in the background.

    • @BT-ls5zk
      @BT-ls5zk 8 років тому +7

      I dont miss it as much as Harambe

    • @mendezmarcos38
      @mendezmarcos38 8 років тому +1

      +Magic Juan dicks out for harambe

    • @ramn
      @ramn 8 років тому +1

      +Paul Houde Harambe come back

  • @kyleliu6196
    @kyleliu6196 8 років тому +89

    Last time I was this early Harambe was still alive.

  • @rehanabeer5097
    @rehanabeer5097 7 років тому

    excellent & honest review with good details. editing was cool....

  • @michaelupchurch5955
    @michaelupchurch5955 7 років тому

    Thanks great reviews I'm purchasing this bad boy for sure

  • @kevinyouyube
    @kevinyouyube 8 років тому +418

    In some countries you can buy a wife for much less than 400$. A midranger wife tho.

  • @KevinMaisawesome
    @KevinMaisawesome 8 років тому +6

    Gotta love that crispy 360p

  • @plazmikpond
    @plazmikpond 7 років тому

    I love your videos man keep up the good work! 😁

  • @diogoandrade6894
    @diogoandrade6894 8 років тому

    As always I can trust you on an excellent review. Congratulations for keeping every one of them great 👌👊 a big hug from Portugal

  • @volcomintality8638
    @volcomintality8638 8 років тому +132

    Am I the only one getting 360p???

    • @paintballhq4807
      @paintballhq4807 8 років тому +8

      wait for the vid to process bud

    • @rashwal82
      @rashwal82 8 років тому +3

      he just uploaded the video, the higher resolutions are still proccessing

    • @hortonj63
      @hortonj63 8 років тому

      dude just uploaded. give it a few minutes

    • @adzz_s
      @adzz_s 8 років тому +1

      You're early my friend :))

    • @alanramirez294
      @alanramirez294 8 років тому

      yup

  • @akhilsukh
    @akhilsukh 8 років тому +22

    why 360p? its mkb today

  • @YasssStitch
    @YasssStitch 7 років тому +1

    Just picked up Axon 7 at Best Buy in USA; I've been messing around with it for about half hour. All I can say is WOW...The build quality is superb, during setup it asks if you want to use in-house UI or stock Android (no debate on that for me); it is fast, fast, fasttttttt...I'm coming from a OnePlus One (CM13 6.0.1) and I can say this phone is twice as fast. I have 14 days to take ti back, no questions asked but the way it's going, I think I got a 2 year keeper (ZTE offers 2 year warranty on this phone!).

  • @GurkeN1337
    @GurkeN1337 7 років тому +1

    I love you mate for Hocus Focus intro! it's, one of my favourites songs :-)

  • @mangaas
    @mangaas 8 років тому +26

    I'm too early, shit's in 360p.... lol

    • @alexanderhecht4612
      @alexanderhecht4612 8 років тому

      Good to see i am not the only one😄

    • @berramine123
      @berramine123 8 років тому

      360p... but why ?

    • @rasengan771
      @rasengan771 8 років тому

      +Amine Berrahal youtube needs time to render uhd video

    • @berramine123
      @berramine123 8 років тому

      +rasengan771 Ah ok didn't know about that thanks bro

    • @deepfxd8
      @deepfxd8 8 років тому

      im getting it at1080p

  • @JustinDykstra
    @JustinDykstra 8 років тому +43

    "Budget"

  • @JoseRojas-dn8pq
    @JoseRojas-dn8pq 7 років тому

    Great review MKBHD, you nailed every aspect of the axon 7. I'm glad I watch this review cause now I own the axon 7! Thanks again for the review!

  • @TheeDeeM
    @TheeDeeM 2 роки тому +2

    This might be the best phone ever made. I'm super sad we won't see another phone like this due to companies forcing bezel-less designs, thus no front facing speakers, and no aux even though they can easily make space for it. I'm still searching for a phone that makes me as excited as this one did.

  • @mystic316
    @mystic316 8 років тому +18

    Dam, in just two years a 850 dollar phone is as good if not worse than a budget phone...

    • @benforsyth8646
      @benforsyth8646 8 років тому

      Which phone?

    • @SkegAudio
      @SkegAudio 8 років тому

      +Ben Forsyth he's comparing note 7 with a budget phone

    • @benforsyth8646
      @benforsyth8646 8 років тому

      +SkegAudio Ah ok

    • @deepindersinghpuri5167
      @deepindersinghpuri5167 8 років тому +1

      We all know the Oneplus line up was a game changer in the market.

    • @jjrap1199
      @jjrap1199 8 років тому

      Valid point but a bit exaggerated. With all due respect, I wouldn't call the Note 7 "worse" than this handset.

  • @harismechy92
    @harismechy92 8 років тому +26

    $400 is not so "budget" in my country. 😐

    • @silv3r77
      @silv3r77 8 років тому +2

      +Just Another Microsoft Fanboy that's a pretty bold statement

    • @bundleofsticks2442
      @bundleofsticks2442 8 років тому

      +Just Another Microsoft Fanboy You're damn right.

    • @undiecover3939
      @undiecover3939 8 років тому

      +Adil Messi t-t-t-triggered

    • @Senorgrav
      @Senorgrav 8 років тому +5

      +Just Another Microsoft Fanboy wow dude just stop I was scrolling through the comments to maybe see if owners of the phone had any comments on the phone and all I see is you commenting on every other comment with a smart ass remark every time as youll probably do with this reply..Have you nothing better to do in life then sit there and comment on everyones comment like this one..dude can't be out of U.S without having your shit about America being better...like really ?

    • @silv3r77
      @silv3r77 8 років тому +2

      +Senor Grav bro I totally agree with you. People like him are the ones spreading hate

  • @chrisrodgers49
    @chrisrodgers49 7 років тому +1

    I wanted this phone so bad when it first came out. I fell in love with the front facing speakers and amoled display. Also if it gets the MKBHD approval, then it's a win in my book. Bought it about a month ago and have no regrets. Good job ZTE.

  • @JK-xz1lt
    @JK-xz1lt 8 років тому

    Really love the intro music to this video!

  • @Lync512
    @Lync512 8 років тому +152

    I add a 6th piller of root & Dev support.

    • @shudidesai
      @shudidesai 8 років тому

      +frikin1

    • @rutvikkantharia7364
      @rutvikkantharia7364 8 років тому +2

      *facepalm*

    • @MrStark-kv6qv
      @MrStark-kv6qv 8 років тому

      And custom rom.

    • @Lync512
      @Lync512 8 років тому

      Mr. Stark
      Ties into dev support. But It is worth adding.

    • @shudidesai
      @shudidesai 8 років тому +7

      Also, it should come with an unlockable bootloader, and manufactures should not void warranty because of root. (hats of to OnePlus here)

  • @My-Pal-Hal
    @My-Pal-Hal 2 роки тому +4

    Wow.
    5yrs now,.. and watching this on an Axon 7 🤗

    • @micahwilliams6304
      @micahwilliams6304 2 роки тому

      How is it holding up?

    • @My-Pal-Hal
      @My-Pal-Hal 2 роки тому

      @@micahwilliams6304
      Using it right now.
      And just posted a video of my Buddies Birthday 🥰🐕‍🦺🥰
      Funny thing. It works Perfectly. It's where Hardware and Software Work Together.
      And it's ready for Android 10-12. But no reason to Change so far 🥰

    • @My-Pal-Hal
      @My-Pal-Hal 2 роки тому

      @@micahwilliams6304
      The Charging Port did Fail after 5yrs.
      And I thought after 5yrs,.. there's gotta be some awesome phones.
      Bought a Poco X3. Had it replaced Twice. And gave it a chance for months hoping Updates would fix it...
      THEN,.. I repaired my Axon.
      Happy Days are Here Again 🤗

    • @micahwilliams6304
      @micahwilliams6304 2 роки тому

      @@My-Pal-Hal HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO HAL🐶🖤

    • @My-Pal-Hal
      @My-Pal-Hal 2 роки тому

      @@micahwilliams6304
      🥰🐕‍🦺 THANKS 🐕‍🦺🥰
      I'm pretty lucky...

  • @astronomikalac
    @astronomikalac 8 років тому

    Thx for listing the price, plz continue doing this👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

  • @qiqihuang5854
    @qiqihuang5854 7 років тому

    Hey great review! I bought one after I saw this video. The Five Pillars of great smart phone is a good system! Looking forward to More video.

  • @sahilsanil9662
    @sahilsanil9662 8 років тому +262

    Why do people call this phone a budget phone......its a flagship at a low price, thats all.... those terms are used for phones having very visible compromises and low specs for the price..... If Samsung released the Galaxy S8 for $400, would u call it budget?

    • @Mr.Quinlan888
      @Mr.Quinlan888 8 років тому +62

      They call it "budget" because most people in the US are used to spending $700+ for the upper end phones.

    • @bikeenjoyer977
      @bikeenjoyer977 8 років тому +33

      yes any phone under $500 is considered a budget phone at least in the US

    • @asadcoolable
      @asadcoolable 7 років тому +11

      my indian budget $199

    • @sahilsanil9662
      @sahilsanil9662 7 років тому +1

      +ASAD COOL *Every Indians "Budget" smartphone is Sub $200, except People like Ambani 😂

    • @TanmayNandanikar
      @TanmayNandanikar 7 років тому +5

      In India, you could get a refurbished(still has a 6-month warranty) oneplus one for about 11k rupees which is $165

  • @Retroweld
    @Retroweld 8 років тому +54

    Yeeeeessss!!

    • @marcojoao
      @marcojoao 8 років тому

      yeeehhh!

    • @nirjitcheema9770
      @nirjitcheema9770 8 років тому +3

      +Marques Brownlee 360p really were is 6k

    • @abandoned956
      @abandoned956 8 років тому +3

      +Nirjit Cheema its called early squad

    • @kevincolon7082
      @kevincolon7082 8 років тому

      +Marques Brownlee good video can't wait until a comparison

    • @Maxwell1989
      @Maxwell1989 8 років тому +1

      +Marques Brownlee there is a new maintenance update it has improved battery life overall performance of the phone improve camera software

  • @MarcYeoTechReview
    @MarcYeoTechReview 5 років тому

    Watched this video while rocking my newly bought in Oct sealed set (not refurbished, it is a new) Axon 7 for less than USD 149...one of the best phones I have used...keeping it for collection

  • @carlosivanjarre9566
    @carlosivanjarre9566 8 років тому

    great review MB.

  • @Stingushon
    @Stingushon 7 років тому +3

    hi MKBHD!!
    can you please revisit the Axon 7 now with the 7.1.1 update and daydream support ??
    its is now super awesome and the camera is so much better!

  • @Voidward
    @Voidward 8 років тому +4

    Mine was shipped this afternoon. Pretty hyped.

    • @grandpaturtle5549
      @grandpaturtle5549 8 років тому +1

      Congrats bro enjoy it😃

    • @JoshuaBittel
      @JoshuaBittel 8 років тому

      Just curious where did you buys yours from?

    • @Voidward
      @Voidward 8 років тому

      Joshua Bittel Newegg's Canadian site.

    • @jeremynuetron
      @jeremynuetron 8 років тому

      Mine was shipped from Newegg US (California) 2:34 p.m. CST. So excited to get mine!

    • @OtsodosBulan
      @OtsodosBulan 8 років тому

      +Stan V when did you preorder yours

  • @adamsmits524
    @adamsmits524 7 років тому

    Hey just recently found ur channel.. very knowledgeable and concise on-point breakdowns.. Im debating between Htc 10 (now price-dropped direct) vs this phone and am having a hard time deciding as they seem pretty comparible.. Is the better software on the 10 worth the extra $$?? Any thoughts on this one...

  • @justatiger6268
    @justatiger6268 7 років тому

    I once bought a super budget smartphone. It had one feature though that I miss on any fancy phone that I've come across so far (that is more expensive); a small LED on the front to tell you that you have notifications, that the battery is low or fully charged. Nice little feature.

  • @anthonygojilde8153
    @anthonygojilde8153 7 років тому +4

    90% of the comments whining about the phone not being budget price
    10% of the comments actually talking about the phone

  • @StinkyDroid
    @StinkyDroid 7 років тому +11

    kind of funny how we are all biased when it comes to our reviews and beliefs and brand loyalty.
    I agree the One ➕ Three is a pretty amazing flagship killer, but I have the opposite opinion on the oneplus being better than the Axon 7.
    so your five pillars;
    Build Quality;
    The 7 is designed by Dreamworld, designer of vehicles known for their spectacular looks. And while the back may look like an iPhone, the front looks original (something that I favor almost more than anything else). it feels more natural in the hand than the one ➕ three (heard it is sharp on the sides to the point of painfulness) and the finger print sensor is placed perfectly. much better than the annoying thumb print readers. I find it funny how some reviewers rank the Axon7 as the quickest reader, others compare it to the nexus 6p (which uses the same fingerprint card technology). The sound also "raises" the BAR as its the first US phone featuring two audio chips... ever. not to mention it's Dolby Atmos technology.
    Display;
    So it's a quad HD screen, and according to your reviews of the 7vs3 the screen on the 7 is decent, yet you praise the 1080P as not being noticeable Vs a galaxy s7. So why the almost negative neutral display comment for the Axon7 yet praise for the less quality 1080p while brushing off VR technology... and then continue to talk about the amazing 6 GB of RAM that... which will never get to be used to its full potential with VR technology and as you said, you never go above 4gbs..You also fail to highlight being able not to store tons of media on the one➕. Yet the Axon 7 supports the brand new micro SD technology.
    Battery;
    I will take my Qualcomm quick charge 3.0 over a proprietary charging technology you will have to wait weeks to get your travel charger sent to you from OnePlus. That dashcharge won't quickcharge with other Usb c adaptors...so I'll take a 70% quickcharge over dashcharge.
    the only thing that is obvious not opinion is the camera is streets ahead on the plus. hopefully software updates will help the axon in low-light in the future.
    software;
    oxygen OS is great, however my - favor is far from finicky. Mi Voice has some revolutionary options that should be adapted by all the flagships by next gen. the buttons can be annoying at night however Mi-pop is actually pretty amazing for integrated shortcut options and can be Legitimatly used as a secondary nav panel. and the buttons being placed so closely together is not a quirk at all. It was replaced by on screen buttons to be so close together so while viewing in landscape mode the user doesn't constantly hit the back button by accident. also, I much prefer the lock bell for notifications. if I want to view notifications quickly I'll just use the fingerprint sensor to unlock to phone before the screen even turns on. I think ZTE may have did this purposely to show off the beautiful 2k random and scrollable wallpapers and future updates may allow for you to view pre-selected photos to view randomly in the lock screen and to scroll through them to show off your selected photos/files

    • @roningaijin7701
      @roningaijin7701 7 років тому +6

      Garett yes, and yes. AXON 7 is the flagship to have for 4 bills. ALOT of OP3T loyalists will never admit there's a successor.

    • @StinkyDroid
      @StinkyDroid 7 років тому

      David Cole i know it's sad that many people get stuck with the brand that made them fall in love. The 1+3 is still a magnificent device so we should never forget that or the fact it has helped flagship killers penetrate the US market.
      Next year it may be you and I that can't admit the Honor 9 or xoimi mi is the better phone than the Axon 8 (if they do indeed end up being superior similar to how the Axon is to 1+).
      However I think we are critical thinkers as I have already had a hard time ranking the Honor vs the Axon this generation (although I eventually chose to sell my Honor and not my Axon due to the same reasons I listed above). I'm a loyal person, but to other people and organizations, not specific companies necessarily. I appreciate the flagship class customer service ZTE provides us (the warranty alone even outclasses apple care+), but it wouldn't be enough for me to be a "fanboy" next year.

    • @roningaijin7701
      @roningaijin7701 7 років тому +4

      I have no problem admitting the truth, if the OP3T was better I would've kept it. It's not. AXON 7 is close to being the very best. Better display, audio, video, daytime photo, 2 year warranty, expandable storage, better battery life, fastest Quad HD phone... This is why I'm so adamant about it. Anyone who isn't bias would clearly and easily see which one is better. No knock on the OP3T, it's a great phone for what it is, awesome price too, but the Axon 7 is another level.

    • @StinkyDroid
      @StinkyDroid 7 років тому +1

      David Cole couldn't have said it better myself. ;)

    • @StinkyDroid
      @StinkyDroid 7 років тому +2

      Hahahaha one plus 3 and 3t just got caught trying to cheat benchmarks. why cheat if ur supposed to be the best....Unless you actually arent. The one plus brand is the New England Patriots of the mobile phone world.

  • @stevendensmore4646
    @stevendensmore4646 8 років тому

    Can't wait till it's release. Gotta get it quick

  • @thomke1
    @thomke1 8 років тому

    Hi! love your channel!
    I was wondering if you can do a video about the best 'cheap' phones of this moment (around 200 $ )

  • @enamulsarker7011
    @enamulsarker7011 3 роки тому +4

    2016 400$ smartphone - 1440p screen resolution
    2020 400$ smartphone - 1080p screen resolution(1+ nord)

  • @Waloliver37
    @Waloliver37 8 років тому +43

    It does not seem too budget at 400 bucks...

    • @EmmanuelTurner245225
      @EmmanuelTurner245225 8 років тому +4

      What kind of phones have you owned then?

    • @Waloliver37
      @Waloliver37 8 років тому +1

      +Emmanuel Turner Man I could buy a 6p or a OP3 for that amount, you know? and those are not middle range. I own a note 5, bought on Ebay at 380 used. peace.

    • @Waloliver37
      @Waloliver37 8 років тому +1

      +SaltyTwiix Why is it stupid? o.O

    • @jehbuhdieyaspringfield7290
      @jehbuhdieyaspringfield7290 8 років тому +1

      Versus an $800 phone this is a great deal.

    • @OnlyBlix
      @OnlyBlix 7 років тому +5

      Bro, you're an idiot if you think buying used phones "is stupid."

  • @RobertoPivaIsHere
    @RobertoPivaIsHere 8 років тому

    The echo... I got the ATH-M50x you suggested some time ago, and now I can feel the echo in your room XD

  • @Eguarded
    @Eguarded 7 років тому

    out of the LG-V10 buying that Axom 7 ZTE 😎 thanks for that review!!!

  • @andypejman
    @andypejman 8 років тому +48

    When is your note 7 review coming out my friend

    • @EyeDoctorJoe
      @EyeDoctorJoe 8 років тому +7

      he has one. posted it on his snap

    • @michaelstgo5399
      @michaelstgo5399 8 років тому +1

      +Maximum Clutch it is.

    • @MiningLegendzYT
      @MiningLegendzYT 8 років тому

      L

    • @andypejman
      @andypejman 8 років тому +4

      Nigerian Prince Yes as a nigerian prince, you should definitely take that L

    • @MiningLegendzYT
      @MiningLegendzYT 8 років тому

      Pej Makes no sense fam. You asked for the Note 7 review when the phone just came out. L for you.

  • @smilertoo
    @smilertoo 7 років тому +30

    If you need max brightness you should see an optician, I have mine set to about 1/3rd

    • @DaKoraqi
      @DaKoraqi 7 років тому +13

      smilertoo me too, I'm happy with 20-40% brightness

    • @doughnutman8832
      @doughnutman8832 6 років тому +3

      When you’re in a sunny area you’re gonna need a bright screen.

    • @michael2k3d48
      @michael2k3d48 4 роки тому +1

      @@doughnutman8832 when you are in a bright area, enjoy the outdoors and save phone time for indoors

    • @jamespinnock8596
      @jamespinnock8596 4 роки тому

      My phone's on lowest brightness all the time, not by choice but my phone will overheat if it's one notch higher. but I've got used to it and I can see it all the time, Evan out side

  • @TheSteveCast
    @TheSteveCast 7 років тому

    Thanks for the great review. I'm considering to get the LG V20 due to its Quad-Dac. I'll mostly use it as a DAP. So how does the Axon 7 compares to it? Which option you'd recommend?
    Thank you! :)

  • @LAWRY010
    @LAWRY010 7 років тому

    Thanks Marques

  • @danilocorreia5104
    @danilocorreia5104 8 років тому +15

    so... Note 7 review for next vid?

    • @danilocorreia5104
      @danilocorreia5104 8 років тому +1

      Just Another Microsoft Fanboy I'm not rushing, just asking

    • @KingKromah
      @KingKromah 8 років тому +1

      +Danilo Correia lol

    • @alexdiezg
      @alexdiezg 8 років тому +1

      yes now 7 is next

  • @Marakashi2013
    @Marakashi2013 8 років тому +6

    do the Asus Zenfone 3 please..

  • @songthirtyone
    @songthirtyone 7 років тому

    I wish you did a review on the huawei P9, you are my must trusted UA-cam reviewer.

  • @johnfischer3142
    @johnfischer3142 7 років тому

    Thanks, .. well presented

  • @kevinlassberg
    @kevinlassberg 8 років тому +17

    360p squad where you at 🙌

  • @soumya9734
    @soumya9734 8 років тому +187

    400 $ is midrange?? dude come on....

    • @RCade81
      @RCade81 8 років тому +87

      How is that not midrange? You've got cheap phones like the Moto X (~$200) and you've got the Galaxy Note S7 and iPhones ($800+). $400 is in the middle.

    • @soumya9734
      @soumya9734 8 років тому +3

      are u daft? moto x is 400$ in india brah....i use the moto g2...200$..200$ is budget...not 400$ brah...

    • @SiuleungWong
      @SiuleungWong 8 років тому +9

      +Soumya Majumder technically this is a flagship budget phone. The G2 is not a phone with flagship specs

    • @soumya9734
      @soumya9734 8 років тому +4

      but he did not write flagship...he just wrote top budget smartphone..its misleading..

    • @SiuleungWong
      @SiuleungWong 8 років тому +1

      Soumya Majumder yeah I guess :p

  • @jfk4229
    @jfk4229 3 роки тому +2

    Looking at how EASY to repair this phone is compared to anything else we get today. I really want to go back to 2016!

  • @FacundoDilota
    @FacundoDilota 7 років тому

    i changed my Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge for the ZTE, and i am pretty happy about it. So far so good.

  • @Garrett1974
    @Garrett1974 8 років тому +4

    Does it record video at 60fps in 1080p?

    • @oncerain
      @oncerain 8 років тому +16

      It does. And I believe 2160 at 30fps

  • @TheRoshan89
    @TheRoshan89 7 років тому +4

    I think it would be a great idea if you add call quality to the pillars, nobody really talks about call quality ever. A ton of phones are great devices, but TERRIBLE with call quality, they can do everything a smartphone can, except make decent calls. since the axon is so audio based, im hoping the call quality will be good.

  • @EposVox
    @EposVox 8 років тому

    New studio is looking epic.

  • @nickcrawley5960
    @nickcrawley5960 7 років тому

    Huawei Honor 8. I got it a week ago and it's the first phone I've been in love with. UI could be better but nova launcher fixed that. Much love mkbhd thanks for the reviews.

  • @AmCanTech
    @AmCanTech 7 років тому +7

    Not really budget. Just want to mention that the notification bell has been fixed. The nav buttons are annoying. Fingerprint reader is alright. I found the battery Life very well. Camera is 20mp and now can shoot in RAW and 4K video! I'll put a year later video on soon, if enough of you comment

  • @dgeri98
    @dgeri98 8 років тому +77

    Look, Marques, I like your content, I respect your opinions, but $400 is not really "budget"... The OnePlus 3 is not budget, and this ZTE is not budget. For me, under $250 is budget, $250-$450 is midrange, and above $450 is high-end, but let's just simplify things and say under $300 is budget...
    Don't get me wrong, the price for the specs is beyond great, and yeah, a phone with the current top chipset, current most RAM you actually need, and current highest resolution they actually use should never be cheap, but the $400 price just makes it "great value", not "budget".
    Just my 2 cents tho

    • @dgeri98
      @dgeri98 8 років тому

      Addition: Why do you care about a crappy lockscreen? It has a fingerprint reader and as far as I could tell no ambient display. On my Nexus 6P I only see the lockscreen when ambient display shows me the notifications. Other than that, with a fingerprint reader, you pretty much never see the lockscreen.

    • @joshday1997
      @joshday1997 7 років тому +9

      It's $400 *unlocked*. If you're fine with signing a contract, it'll be a lot less. And most unlocked phones are in the $800 range. They get cheaper when you sign a contract too. Interesting how that works.

    • @TheImprintsIllusion
      @TheImprintsIllusion 7 років тому +1

      Joshua Day contracts actually make them more expensive. installment billing is what makes it "cheaper" (and even then, not completely). with contracts you're still paying for the phone even after you paid it off, whereas with installment billing once you paid it off it's taken off your monthly bill. you're still gonna end up paying the phones price either way, but contracts are more expensive

    • @comicog3
      @comicog3 5 років тому

      @@dgeri98I guess it's budget compared to the thousand dollar flagships, but I agree on some level. I certainly can't justify spending computer money on a phone, but I also have a hard time spending $400 on one.

  • @OEWells
    @OEWells 7 років тому

    Hi MK, can you please review the Honor 8? :) I love your channel and your reviews, thanks!

  • @BigPoppa23
    @BigPoppa23 6 років тому

    Great video!

  • @estebancamarillo2865
    @estebancamarillo2865 8 років тому +6

    I love my OnePlus 3!

  • @givenohecks8998
    @givenohecks8998 7 років тому +3

    Update: Lots of software problems got fixed.

  • @niekvreeken
    @niekvreeken 8 років тому

    hey, amazing video man, can you maybe do a comparison between like a samsung note 7, and axon 7/1+3?
    cause i want a note 7 but dont know if it is worth like the extra 400 bucks.

  • @jameswilhite2329
    @jameswilhite2329 7 років тому

    Love the Axon 7. Thanks for the good review

  • @tyharris3263
    @tyharris3263 8 років тому +4

    looks exactly like an htc one

  • @man2539
    @man2539 8 років тому +4

    Her:- is there even a thing you have never tapped?
    Me:- yep!
    Her:- and what is that?
    Me:- watch later on a MKBHD video notification bit*h.

    • @man2539
      @man2539 8 років тому

      +Just Another Microsoft Fanboy 😂😂😂

  • @techoash
    @techoash 8 років тому

    hey bro... its always a gr8 experience watching ur videos... why dont u compare some best smartphnes???

  • @Bread_n_Butter.
    @Bread_n_Butter. 8 місяців тому

    I remember having this phone. Can't believe how long I've been following this guy.

  • @mperritoz
    @mperritoz 8 років тому +154

    Stopped watching after you said $400. Mid-range price maybe, but, budget? C'mon Marques.

    • @Mr.Quinlan888
      @Mr.Quinlan888 8 років тому +17

      Maybe mid-range for you, not so for others.

    • @Mr.Quinlan888
      @Mr.Quinlan888 7 років тому +5

      Hahahaha!! And you're calling me "dumbass" with your name as Ryan Leaf? You dope!

    • @AlexThorn
      @AlexThorn 7 років тому +13

      $400 is flagship price in my opinion

    • @DogeFrom2014
      @DogeFrom2014 7 років тому +4

      Only using the term "budget" is vague. There are 'budget' low-end phones, 'budget' mid-range phones, and 'budget' high-end/flagship phones. The Axon 7 would be a 'budget' high-end flagship phone, meaning you get the latest and greatest specs for half the money of its contenders.
      An example of a 'budget' mid-range phone would be the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro.

    • @DogeFrom2014
      @DogeFrom2014 7 років тому +1

      ***** I don't think he knew that.

  • @janmorrida3724
    @janmorrida3724 3 роки тому +3

    This was an awesome phone!

    • @Donilan
      @Donilan 3 роки тому

      Still rocking it as second phone

  • @Eddymundo22
    @Eddymundo22 8 років тому

    Could you do a laptop buying guide and your picks for the best in your opinion. Would help since Im going to Uni in september and need to get one. :)

  • @MarcYeoTechReview
    @MarcYeoTechReview 4 роки тому +1

    I still have this phone in 2019 August 😁 bought it last year new sealed set for less than USD 150 in Malaysia

    • @kanchoulabuzu4645
      @kanchoulabuzu4645 4 роки тому

      Where did you bought it? DirectTD or online shopping?

    • @MarcYeoTechReview
      @MarcYeoTechReview 4 роки тому

      @@kanchoulabuzu4645 I'm in Malaysia bro.. Bought from local seller..

  • @sims.3852
    @sims.3852 7 років тому +46

    why would you compare it to a i phhone when it looks like a HTC OneM7?

    • @kalijasin
      @kalijasin 7 років тому +5

      Looks exactly like the HTC one.

    • @immanuelkant7552
      @immanuelkant7552 7 років тому +1

      lel, no

    • @efraim.
      @efraim. 7 років тому

      lol?

    • @simplyshaye1114
      @simplyshaye1114 6 років тому

      bro what iphone because the 7 is around this price and about $300 if bought pre-owned

  • @jiujitsujedi
    @jiujitsujedi 7 років тому +7

    Similar to an IPhone?. Really? you mean similar to HTC , no?

  • @vitotheo
    @vitotheo 7 років тому +1

    I definitely suggest also that you look for the umidigi s or umidigi z Pro.

  • @felism21
    @felism21 8 років тому

    Hey bro, great job for always keeping us up with the newest smartphones, i just wanted to ask what your opinion was on the best TV's out there, like what are the Samsungs and iPhones of the TV world?

  • @SurajSingh-ny5ju
    @SurajSingh-ny5ju 6 років тому +3

    Since I brought this phone my bad time started

  • @XxAgeofLegendxX
    @XxAgeofLegendxX 8 років тому +4

    so what mid range phone should I get budget is $300

    • @XxAgeofLegendxX
      @XxAgeofLegendxX 8 років тому

      not used either

    • @kingofkings7783
      @kingofkings7783 8 років тому +1

      Motorola or nexus 5x are good apprently but others opinion wuld be better then mine

    • @bestduomidjg8005
      @bestduomidjg8005 8 років тому

      yeah I'd like good suggestions too lol

    • @XxAgeofLegendxX
      @XxAgeofLegendxX 8 років тому

      so is it onl;y those 2 or are there other good phones for under 300

    • @MrShah434
      @MrShah434 8 років тому

      +Best Duo Mid/JG OnePlus 2? I've got it and it's amazing unless you NEED NFC then it's a no-brainer. OnePlus X is slightly cheaper but I'm not sure if they still sell them. You could try eBay or Amazon though.

  • @Kyujib
    @Kyujib 8 років тому

    People can complain about the notification bell all they want. The Axon 7 has an incredible screen that gives you an unobstructed view of its BEAUTIFUL wallpapers every time you wake your phone. It really is nice to just look and enjoy them for a bit.

  • @oyokid
    @oyokid 8 років тому

    feeling like I'm linstening to Hocus Pocus everytime I watch your videos now haha