ZTE Axon mini
The ZTE Axon mini is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8939v2 Snapdragon 616 (28 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2015).
2015 · Lower-mid-range · Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5.2" · 143.5 x 70 x 7.9 mm (5.65 x 2.76 x 0.31 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8939v2 Snapdragon 616 (28 nm)
RAM3GB
Storage32GB
Main Camera13 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Sharp 424 PPI screen
✓5.2" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
✓Lightweight at 140g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,800 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Entry-level Qualcomm MSM8939v2 Snapdragon 616 (28 nm) — struggles with demanding apps
✗Only 3GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysMobile gamingHeavy multitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2015, October. Released 2015, November
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8939v2 Snapdragon 616 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53)
RAM
3GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
424 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
Super AMOLED
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
📷 Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,800 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2800 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
140g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
143.5 x 70 x 7.9 mm (5.65 x 2.76 x 0.31 in)
Colors
Gold, Chromium Silver, Rose Gold
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the ZTE Axon mini does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
No, the ZTE Axon mini does not have NFC.
Yes, the ZTE Axon mini supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The ZTE Axon mini SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Yes, the ZTE Axon mini has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The ZTE Axon mini ships with Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop).
The ZTE Axon mini uses microUSB 2.0, OTG.
The ZTE Axon mini supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot.
The ZTE Axon mini has 4.0, A2DP, LE.
