ZTE Axon Lux
The ZTE Axon Lux is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2015).
2015 · Lower-mid-range · Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5.5" · 154.5 x 75.3 x 9.7 mm (6.08 x 2.96 x 0.38 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm)
RAM4GB
Storage128GB
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Razor-sharp 534 PPI display — text and images look crisp
✓5.5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 168g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,000 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Entry-level Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm) — struggles with demanding apps
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysMobile gamingHeavy multitasking
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A57)
RAM
4GB
Fine for everyday apps
💻 Display
Sharpness
534 ppi
Razor-sharp — text is crystal clear
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,000 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
168g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
154.5 x 75.3 x 9.7 mm (6.08 x 2.96 x 0.38 in)
Colors
Ion Gold, Chromium Silver, Phthalo Blue
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the ZTE Axon Lux does not support 5G — it supports GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the ZTE Axon Lux has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
No, the ZTE Axon Lux charges via cable only — no wireless charging.
Yes, up to 18W (18W wired, QC2).
Yes, the ZTE Axon Lux supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The ZTE Axon Lux SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Yes, the ZTE Axon Lux has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The ZTE Axon Lux ships with Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop).
The ZTE Axon Lux uses microUSB 2.0.
The ZTE Axon Lux supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot.
The ZTE Axon Lux has 4.1, LE.
