ZTE Axon
The ZTE Axon is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 801 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (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
Size5.5" · 153.9 x 73.7 x 9.4 mm (6.06 x 2.90 x 0.37 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
RAM2GB
Storage32GB
Main Camera13 MP · Dual-LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Sharp 401 PPI screen
✓5.5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 169.8g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,000 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 801 (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 2GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2015, October. Released 2015, October
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
RAM
2GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
401 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
Capable for everyday photos
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
169.8g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
153.9 x 73.7 x 9.4 mm (6.06 x 2.90 x 0.37 in)
Colors
Ion Gold, Chromium Silver, Phthalo Blue
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the ZTE Axon does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the ZTE Axon has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
No, the ZTE Axon charges via cable only — no wireless charging.
Yes, up to 10W (10W wired, QC1).
No, the ZTE Axon does not support a memory card.
The ZTE Axon SIM configuration: Micro-SIM.
Yes, the ZTE Axon has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The ZTE Axon ships with Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop).
The ZTE Axon uses microUSB 2.0.
The ZTE Axon supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot.
The ZTE Axon has 4.0, A2DP.
