this phone is way too good to be true. I'm incredibly impressed. excellent dual speakers, 5 and a half-plus hours of SoT, a gorgeous display, sharp design, top tier specs, worldwide compatibility and 2 years warranty???? I think I speak for everyone when I say holy shit
notification bell is genius to me. I hate the way Android displays notifications on the lock screen. even though you can disable it I think the notification Bell is good option
i agree it also seems better to me but we seem to be in the minority regarding this case, i saw a guy in the zte forums who said he canceled his pre order because he saw this review and didnt like the notification bell
+Mugi Ruffy Go watch some comparisons with the Oneplus 3, they seem to be near enough on part with each other but when they come under load the Axon's performance drops off enormously compared to the Oneplus 3
Well smartphones are so much better nowadays and such a big channel like this one wouldn't risk time and resources into testing and reviewing a likely disappointing product.
Pentile Matrix is clearly visible at 1080p 5.5". It's even noticeable on Samsung's S4 and S5 at even higher ppi. If you're sensitive to it (like me) you should stick with QHD.
Danm, Bailey! Beat everyone to the punch! You should be screaming FIRST! Great video, thanks! Preordered the Quartz Grey back on the 15th. This vid has me Jonesing even more now. Stopped checking comments after 2 hours, you and this phone have folks humming. Keep up the great work and throw another vid on the a7 out REAL soon, I need a fix! 👍✌
My best phone of 2016. Regarding audio, this has the same dac chip which is used in the $3000+ Astell & Kern 380 DAP. So probably one of the best phones for listening Hi-res audio with the V10 & HTC 10
ihara villalobos Axon has 2 dac chips as well, but the other one is dedicated for the speakers. Probably the first phone 2 have 2 separate DACs for Headphone out & speakers?
Only thing lacking is the night shots. We finally got a near perfect phone at a decent price. The Galaxy S7 is fantastic, but the speakers are awful compared this this device.
I think most reviews leave aside audio quality. Come on, you should test the audio system with something better than an 8 dollar headphones! (most people will listen to music using headphones). I'm talking audio technica m50x and up
Excellent review very thorough hit all the right spots. I've been going back and forth about letting go of my note 5 for a 6p or axon 7 but after this video Im definitely going axon 7. My note 5 is just to sluggish now and the battery is abysmal.
robert downey only thing i like more in OP3 is design (kinda) and i think more development roms etc and i dont have good enough eyesight for 2k display so 1080 would be better for me :D
***** Yeah but most people I know just uses Headphones, plus the gear VR,Camera and water resistance makes the s7 awesome. But I do think the price makes it a fierce competeor.
***** Yeah I'm glad to see flagship phones getting cheaper and I hope this phone is an succes so bigger companies can make more affordable flagship phones.
+Dc vs Marvel if you use headphones, the zte doesn't just edge over the S7, it destroys it. Speaker wise, it is certainly more favorable as well. The axon 7 kills the HTC 10 and v10 in audio quality too
He recorded the screen then showed the video footage on the phone. You can see the recorder icon in the top left corner of the screen. Reviewers do that trick a lot to show performance without hiding the phone from the camera with their hands.
want better charging time, better camera, better software, better performance and better battery life. go with oneplus 3 want higher resolution screen, better dac, better speaker, better warranty, more accessory for the budget, go with axon 7 :3 all depended on your personality choice
That information is pretty outdated. The LBS videos are quite possibly untrustworthy as well as it having the wrong version of the phone. The international version of the phone has a lighter skin from the Chinese version. The battery life, software, and performance are quite possibly more comparable now. The camera could have been improved also (most other reviews did not show the green tint that the LBS videos had). I still think you can't go wrong with either phone. OP3 still has a much stronger community support behind it.
There is something wrong. How can it be so cheap. A good camera, A 2K screen, Dolby Atmos sound and two noise cancelling microphones, A 8mp selfie cam , A great build with metal , a super fast finger print reader and so on
"Should you buy it?" Lol. Absolutely you should buy it!!! $400 is amazing for what you get. The Warranty (2) years, comes with headset, Type-C to Micro USB adapter, clear case, USB version 3.0, Quick Charge 3.0 (that you can actually buy other chargers for it), microsd support, all the LTE bands, Gorilla 4 glass, and many many more! The Axon 7 crushes the corner-cut OP3! You bootloaders, rooters, rom flashers can waste your time bricking your phone elsewhere. You are NOT in the majority.
Idiots usually do say that , when they don't know any better. All phones use the same amount of space for the Sensors and Capacitive buttons, above and below the screen. But, you are a twelve-year old aren't you?
***** where are the black bars on top and bottom on the one plus 3, nexus 6p, iphone 6, galaxy s7? You're a moron aren't you, there is literally black bars of nothing, not even screen on the sides and on the top good lord stop being a fanboy, they should have made the black bars at least gold lmfao settle down baby
I noticed a Cricket SIM card in your Axon 7. How well does it fare on Cricket? Are there issues with MMS like with many other phones when brought to Cricket from an outside retailer (like with my OPX)?
Hello Mr.Stein the cinematography looks damn good. I fell in love with this phone after watching this video. the background music sounds way more good than you would expect it to be.
This $400 phone is nothing compared to this m.banggood.com/LeTV-LeEco-Le-Max-2-X820-5_7-inch-6GB-RAM-64GB-ROM-Snapdragon-820-Quad-core-4G-Smartphone-p-1138020.html
Will the warranty be honored in the states? Is there an extra fee for the 6GB RAM/128GB storage over the $399.99? Where cam this be purchased and have all the goodies you describe including the Axon Passport 2.0 warranty for US use?Thank you.
some questions: does ZTE have an option to switch to stock software navigation buttons? how is the video autofocus (does it hunt? how does it compare to the af in the s7 or nexuses?)
can anyone share some light on the button situation. Some early U.S. reviews had the on screen button. But the international reviews had the capacitive buttons. can they be switched back and forth? Am I mistaken or will the capacitive buttons never go away even when watching a movie?
I've received this phone in the mail today and I'm very happy with it! However, I can't get the gesture to work where the phone asks who I want to call. I've looked around in the settings menu, but I can't find anything. Could somebody help me?
I am watching this and this phone checks all the boxes. Qhd AMOLED, near stock Android, dual speakers, expandable storage, excellent battery, great formfactor and design... why isn't this thing more popular???
I'm glad I found this video because I've been looking to switch phones from my Nexus 6P. I love my 6P, but I can't have the same phone for too long. All these new phones are so good!
this phone is way too good to be true. I'm incredibly impressed. excellent dual speakers, 5 and a half-plus hours of SoT, a gorgeous display, sharp design, top tier specs, worldwide compatibility and 2 years warranty???? I think I speak for everyone when I say holy shit
This^
6 hour sot with android n for sure xD and it's confirmed that it will get it
+MriTnAsP OnePlus 3 isn't as good as this phone imo
Software support is gonna suck
I mean you'll get a year of updates at best
Bailey you are an android that doesn't blink.
ikr
lmao 😂😂
wtf lol that is not normal
I would suggest him blink in the upcoming nexus release because he's going to be changing phones lol.
After reading your comment it's impossible not to look at his eyes, trying to catch him blink 😮
notification bell is genius to me. I hate the way Android displays notifications on the lock screen. even though you can disable it I think the notification Bell is good option
i agree it also seems better to me but we seem to be in the minority regarding this case, i saw a guy in the zte forums who said he canceled his pre order because he saw this review and didnt like the notification bell
but this can be change whit update
any app that can do that in other phones?
i think it is exclusive to this phone unfortunately
FULL WALLPAPER!my wallpapers gonna look blazing hot
He looks like fake..young Leonardo DiCaprio..
you snatched my word
Oh? really?? :)
haha
dam you right
jjshim1 😂😂😂
the most important aspect in modern smartphone is the battery life.
only because of pokemon go
+Anton Helsgaun lel
+Anton Helsgaun man knowssss😂😂😂😂😂
And the fact that it's still, y'know, A PHONE. You're still right, though.
g
I just finished buying a OnePlus 3 and I already want this phone.
Dang bro
I wish this came out the same time as oneplus 3. I would probably buy this over oneplus 3.
+Mugi Ruffy Go watch some comparisons with the Oneplus 3, they seem to be near enough on part with each other but when they come under load the Axon's performance drops off enormously compared to the Oneplus 3
Same here. I am selling it. The speaker sucks!
Performance does indeed come first and yes the Oneplus 3 speaker is not the best though they've improved it with each update
I swear you and the guy from the Techsmart channel sound IDENTICAL.
ikr
thats exactly what i thought
hahaha, i thought the same thing
Exactly
Yeah
He reminds me too much of TechSmartt.
lol same
i need to play this video at 1.25x
yeah lol almost same voice
TechSmartt sounds slightly more like a 12 year old XD
it's a robot duplicate!!...........noooooo, here comes judgment day!!
Is there any phone which is not editors choice 2016
I've seen a few that's not
yes the huawei p9 one plus 3 and xioami mi5 they name it editors choice because they recommend these phones and are great phones
Well smartphones are so much better nowadays and such a big channel like this one wouldn't risk time and resources into testing and reviewing a likely disappointing product.
There is no perfect smartphone, so it is accetable
THIS!!
This is most definitely gonna be my new phone. Sorry Oneplus, but the 1440p screen is needed!
my phone has a 720p 5 inch screen
Pentile Matrix is clearly visible at 1080p 5.5". It's even noticeable on Samsung's S4 and S5 at even higher ppi. If you're sensitive to it (like me) you should stick with QHD.
1440p is overrated as fuq. 1080 is more than enough for everyone. this high res screens are just battery killer
Lmaooo not too sure about it being "needed." You probably couldn't even tell the difference
Most things only run in 1080 anyway!
Danm, Bailey! Beat everyone to the punch! You should be screaming FIRST! Great video, thanks! Preordered the Quartz Grey back on the 15th. This vid has me Jonesing even more now. Stopped checking comments after 2 hours, you and this phone have folks humming. Keep up the great work and throw another vid on the a7 out REAL soon, I need a fix! 👍✌
Damn, really, I can spell.
+D C Fla 😂
+The Utgardianchannel. This came out on the 25th. Lou's came out yesterday.✌
The pacing and clarity of your voice is superb! I loved listening to this review.
Wow this looks great for the price! Might be my next upgrade if LG doesn't ruin the successor of the V10. I've got my eye on this one for sure.
Get this anyway. It is the first daydream ready phone.
Just wait until September
+Jayy Cole
Well, we do have to wait for a headset, controller, and Android N
+TheBuggerbutt08 only if the speaker is loud, cause I hate the speaker on my v10.
+Ethan Education I never understood what DayDream is, can you explain?
My best phone of 2016. Regarding audio, this has the same dac chip which is used in the $3000+ Astell & Kern 380 DAP. So probably one of the best phones for listening Hi-res audio with the V10 & HTC 10
do you have a source?
The AK have 2 AKM AK4490, not single one like axon 7.
Sorry for me english
Dylan Santos head-fi
ihara villalobos Axon has 2 dac chips as well, but the other one is dedicated for the speakers. Probably the first phone 2 have 2 separate DACs for Headphone out & speakers?
+1
Bailey - nice job. I appreciate both the delivery and content of your videos.
the reviewer looks like chucky! :3
i was going to say that lol
...
if Chuky was gay..
Too far...
I was thinking he looked familiar lol
Only thing lacking is the night shots. We finally got a near perfect phone at a decent price. The Galaxy S7 is fantastic, but the speakers are awful compared this this device.
Hi! Does anybody of you guys own this phone for at least 5 months? How it is working? How about the non-illuminated buttons at night?? Thanks.
Great Job Bailey, just the Axon 7 review I was hopping for.
I really enjoyed this review. Your voice and pronunciation of the English language is exquisite. Hope to see you in more videos!
5:03 ! cute *ahem* (flash screen) BTW I have had this phone for about 4 months now and love it .
I think most reviews leave aside audio quality. Come on, you should test the audio system with something better than an 8 dollar headphones! (most people will listen to music using headphones). I'm talking audio technica m50x and up
Excellent review very thorough hit all the right spots. I've been going back and forth about letting go of my note 5 for a 6p or axon 7 but after this video Im definitely going axon 7. My note 5 is just to sluggish now and the battery is abysmal.
KILLER VIDEO DUDE! The bg music, the editing. I hope you make more videos like this.
ZTE axon 7 is a true value for money smartphone... by the way love your review too...💗
Imo its better than OP3 - better camera,speaker,card slot, better camera,4K display etc
l was thinking the same thing! it also supports both GSM and CDMA
robert downey only thing i like more in OP3 is design (kinda) and i think more development roms etc
and i dont have good enough eyesight for 2k display so 1080 would be better for me :D
this doesn't have a 4K display...
2K, not 4K.
Quad HD is 2k not 4k
This was a fantastic video Bailey, a very enjoyable viewing experience. Keep it up!
Thank you so much for the review, i actually watched this just before i bought the 64gb on amazon
400euros phone with beastly specs nice speakers definet2ly better than s7 now cause it's expensive
Nah I wouldn't say it's better than a s7 but it's definitely one of the bests this year.
***** Yeah but most people I know just uses Headphones, plus the gear VR,Camera and water resistance makes the s7 awesome. But I do think the price makes it a fierce competeor.
***** Yeah I'm glad to see flagship phones getting cheaper and I hope this phone is an succes so bigger companies can make more affordable flagship phones.
not better. they are neck and neck, but the s7 is water proof and had the best cell phone camera of all time
+Dc vs Marvel if you use headphones, the zte doesn't just edge over the S7, it destroys it. Speaker wise, it is certainly more favorable as well. The axon 7 kills the HTC 10 and v10 in audio quality too
great review. thanks for providing the link to the wallpaper 👍 I think the question on all our minds is Axon 7 or Oneplus 3??? 🌎
Subjectivity aside, the Axon 7 wins overall at the same MSRP at 399 USD.
+Bailey Stein is this coming to the uk
+Bailey Stein and idol 4s
exactly! I was thinking about buying the OnePlus 3 when I get paid this week but after seeing this I'm really reconsidering
exactly! I was thinking about buying the OnePlus 3 when I get paid this week but after seeing this I'm really reconsidering
Very good review..you gave a bit more than others have spoke about. good job..thanks
If this had a 5.7 - 6 inch screen and a 4000mAh+ battery, I'd buy it in a heartbeat
Why do we have to wait like 3 extra weeks for the Quartz Gray model??
to get rid of the ugly ones first.
+Ethan Mackell Haha....yeah. Gold just screams "Look at me!!!" Wish they offered this in black too.
+Mike Anderson this phone would look Killer in black!
+Deyniem Dreyy absolutely agree. jet black it'd be sick.
you can buy a skin later
2:50 did he do that with his telekinetic powers?
He recorded the screen then showed the video footage on the phone. You can see the recorder icon in the top left corner of the screen. Reviewers do that trick a lot to show performance without hiding the phone from the camera with their hands.
Great review - one of the best and clear reviewer and nice tone of voice.
I would like to see more reviews by him. Great work!
now if only there were an extended battery =(
Wich one is better, the zte axon 7 or the oneplus 3???
try and watch L bs channel, his vids can help you alot in choosing that.
I have already seen every single video about the oneplus 3 vs the axon 7, but i still dont know what to do😭
+Jugger-Nog what you do most with your phone then?
want better charging time, better camera, better software, better performance and better battery life. go with oneplus 3
want higher resolution screen, better dac, better speaker, better warranty, more accessory for the budget, go with axon 7 :3 all depended on your personality choice
That information is pretty outdated. The LBS videos are quite possibly untrustworthy as well as it having the wrong version of the phone. The international version of the phone has a lighter skin from the Chinese version. The battery life, software, and performance are quite possibly more comparable now. The camera could have been improved also (most other reviews did not show the green tint that the LBS videos had). I still think you can't go wrong with either phone. OP3 still has a much stronger community support behind it.
Great review...I've seen a lot of mixed reviews about the camera. Is this the international version?
Excellent Review Bailey... Keep up the good work.
This is definately a flagship killer! For the price you would be crazy not to get one!
Can I ask, how much is the 6gb ram version, I was really looking forward to buying that.
I also wanna know the same thing but not getting any better info...
+Vinay Vyraveraja +100€
+Visa Heikkilä is that true? link to source?
ZTE said they arent sure yet if they are bringing it to the US market.
+Bailey Stein YES, IT WILL. Do your research, sheesh. I was in ZTE USA's webinar a week or so ago and they said it is coming... eventually.
Great review!! I just need to choose where I buy it from. Will we get the Passport Warrant regardless? Or only if bought direct from ZTE?
Very solid review, especially considering it came out before any others. I liked having multiple battery rundown examples.
Seriously was about to buy the Galaxy J 7 tomorrow. But I've changed my mind...
+HollowGrape MarshmallowCake way better is an understatement
Thank god
BEST PHONE EVER!!!!
This is the first video that I have seen you in Bailey, But i am pleasantly surprised. Great Video & Great Job :)
good job! looking forward to more review from you.
There is something wrong. How can it be so cheap. A good camera, A 2K screen, Dolby Atmos sound and two noise cancelling microphones, A 8mp selfie cam , A great build with metal , a super fast finger print reader and so on
Life hacks
the bill of material cost margin to the retail price is obviously smaller
Because its not well known enough, wait till this brand and phone gets popular like huawei and the prices will go up
Its a phone made by the nsa to spy on you
"Should you buy it?" Lol.
Absolutely you should buy it!!!
$400 is amazing for what you get.
The Warranty (2) years, comes with headset, Type-C to Micro USB adapter, clear case, USB version 3.0, Quick Charge 3.0 (that you can actually buy other chargers for it), microsd support, all the LTE bands, Gorilla 4 glass, and many many more!
The Axon 7 crushes the corner-cut OP3!
You bootloaders, rooters, rom flashers can waste your time bricking your phone elsewhere. You are NOT in the majority.
Well said! 👍✌
and who's to say the axon 7 won't get any development. (wishful thinking but still)
and big black ugly bezzels lmfao
Idiots usually do say that , when they don't know any better.
All phones use the same amount of space for the Sensors and Capacitive buttons, above and below the screen.
But, you are a twelve-year old aren't you?
***** where are the black bars on top and bottom on the one plus 3, nexus 6p, iphone 6, galaxy s7?
You're a moron aren't you, there is literally black bars of nothing, not even screen on the sides and on the top good lord stop being a fanboy, they should have made the black bars at least gold lmfao settle down baby
Tapping a notification bell is not annoying, it`s a great idea from my point of view... and fingerprint reader as shuter key is GREAT!! Love it.
Which is better in audio ZTE Axon 7 or ZTE Axon 7 mini?
anyway I am buying phone mainly on multimedia purpose.Thanks in advance ✌
oh guys the notification can be set to always show I have this phone and disabled that annoying bell
Good to know, figured there was an option
ETC SHOW FTW!
i prefer ETC News though...
I noticed a Cricket SIM card in your Axon 7. How well does it fare on Cricket? Are there issues with MMS like with many other phones when brought to Cricket from an outside retailer (like with my OPX)?
Hello Mr.Stein the cinematography looks damn good.
I fell in love with this phone after watching this video.
the background music sounds way more good than you would expect it to be.
This or the Galaxy S3
lol s2 it's way better then both combined
Nokia 3310
LG prada rekts
Gr8 b8 m8
finally found the fucker that keeps sending me emails about transferring 1 million $ to my bank!
this guy looks like paulo dybala
lol bruh 😂 😂
bailey you are doing really good man.. really loved those shots
I've read about wifi and data signal strength problems...how important these problems are?
bally ... you need to change ... some thing ...
his face
his intro music
Can't decide if he is cute or not ...
His eyes are beautiful
Cant tell if that is a bad remark or a good one, either way i am gay and happy
John Holland Is a good one, of course! ☺
John Holland Don't worry it was a good remark and a genuine questionnement, I am 100% gay too :p
I am 100% gay too ;)
Had this phone on pre-order since its release in the US. Can't wait for it to ship out in 2 days!
Love the review! Great to see another fan of ETC.
400 buck is not cheap wake up fool
James Veach Compared to $700-$900 for a flagship, it is
James Veach soon contract this phone is super cheap
This $400 phone is nothing compared to this
m.banggood.com/LeTV-LeEco-Le-Max-2-X820-5_7-inch-6GB-RAM-64GB-ROM-Snapdragon-820-Quad-core-4G-Smartphone-p-1138020.html
You say that now when phone's are over 1,000 dollars 💸💸💸💸😬😬
That guy's face is scary
del dominguez because of the lightning
great review. love the wallpaper. I have the original Axon Pro, i think ill get the One plus three as my next phone
Nice, crispy and informative review... Keep up the good work. :)
This guy was a chick at one point right?
Lol
lol
lol....damn you sir, I was not trying to laugh at that..........and yes
lmao my initial reaction. Even the name, since ik a bailey (girl) xD
n
Hey! The background audio in the video is AMAZING!! What song is this?
Great review, Bailey! Keep it up. This review made me want to buy this phone so bad!
this is the best review from this guy and its also my first time seeing him .
Good job man
nice review
Were all the wallpapers on the dynamic lockscreen wallpapers from the phone itself? Those looked amazing.
Wait, on the ZTE website, it says that the expandable storage is up to 128 GB. Was there a revision on the US version of the Axon 7?
Great review, Bailey. Detailed, thorough, fair.
This phone is just amazing, was thinking of the oneplus 3 but axon takes my money
Are there any reviews on the 6GB/128GB version of this phone? Or any up to date reviews?
Will the onscreen buttons and top icon bar hide when viewing full screen videos/games?
how do you enable the feature when you put the phone close to your ear?
i enable auto-calling but doesnt work the way you did.
does this phone worth it compared to a mi5s ? and is it really this big ? i'm tired of my 5,5" sized phone and want something smaller
Great review, Bailey! Awesome phone too. It gives some tough competition for the OnePlus 3.
Will the warranty be honored in the states? Is there an extra fee for the 6GB RAM/128GB storage over the $399.99? Where cam this be purchased and have all the goodies you describe including the Axon Passport 2.0 warranty for US use?Thank you.
some questions: does ZTE have an option to switch to stock software navigation buttons? how is the video autofocus (does it hunt? how does it compare to the af in the s7 or nexuses?)
How does the Axon 7 stack up to the Moto X Pure 2015? I own one and I'm curious if I should wait for the new nexus P or Moto X 2016
Thank you so much you're the first person/review to show that the phone can run stock android. Kind of a big deal when wanting this or the 6P
can anyone share some light on the button situation. Some early U.S. reviews had the on screen button. But the international reviews had the capacitive buttons. can they be switched back and forth? Am I mistaken or will the capacitive buttons never go away even when watching a movie?
Is it possible to capture and save photos in RAW format with axon 7?
I've received this phone in the mail today and I'm very happy with it! However, I can't get the gesture to work where the phone asks who I want to call. I've looked around in the settings menu, but I can't find anything. Could somebody help me?
I am watching this and this phone checks all the boxes. Qhd AMOLED, near stock Android, dual speakers, expandable storage, excellent battery, great formfactor and design... why isn't this thing more popular???
great review I just put purchased the LG G5 and a One Plus 3 for my girl
how was the last year axon in term of update? has it got mashmallow yet?
hope android update will be quite fast for this phone
does the phone able to all Google apps supports, Google signature camera app...etc?is there any blowware pre installed, able to remove after ???
wow nice review! by the way whats the title of the backround music?
You're a good reviewer man, all the best for the future!
can you turn the software keys back on for the US version? or are we stuck with capacitive buttons only
great review, you covered everything.
Bailey, does Axon push out the monthly security updates from Google?
That was an excellent review. Thanks.
Looks great. Might be deciding between this and the HTC Nexus 5 (if rumors are to be believed) in a few months.
I'm glad I found this video because I've been looking to switch phones from my Nexus 6P. I love my 6P, but I can't have the same phone for too long. All these new phones are so good!