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ZTE AXON 7-America's First HiFi Mobile Audio & Dolby ATMOS
Jul 13, 2016 at 11:30 PM Thread Starter Post #1 of 199
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I just thought I would share my thoughts about New ZTE AXON 7 and say hi to new, Say "Hi" to ZTE AXON 7  : Probably the BEST audiophile phone on the market for 2016
 
 64GB 4G LTE  Unlocked Smartphone 5.5" 4GB RAM
WORLD'S SMALLEST CONCERT ,America's First HiFi Mobile Audio ,Dual Speakers + HiFi Audio Output ,Dual Microphones , ​
HiFi Recording ​
Dolby ATMOS + Dolby Digital Surround​
 Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor Quad-Core
4GB RAM, 64GB ROM expandable up to 128GB
20MP AF dual LED Flash + 8MP front camera
5.5” AMOLED 2560 x 1440 WQHD display, Gorilla Glass Gen 4
3250 mAh battery, Quick Charge 3.0 , USB Type-C
Fingerprint scanner (multi-mode)
32-bit High Resolution Audio, 4K video capture
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradeable
 
Dedicated Audio Chipset: AKM 4961 + 4490
  1. - 4961 - HiFi main chipset to provide HiFi and recording features
  2. - 4490 - Independent amplifier to enhance HiFi playback (AK380)
  1. Sound Playback Codecs: Dolby Atmos® + Dolby
  2. Digital Plus (7+1 Surround Sound)
  3. Sampling Frequency: 384 kHz
  4. THD+N: '112dB
  5. S/N: 120 dB
  
 
Please feel free to explore this new Audiophile Phone and compare to LG V10 and HTC 10 etc...
for more info http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16875705054&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PricePP%20LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=889052&SID=10001_762817_0
 
SOUND

  1. 3.5mm Headphone Jack
  2. High Fidelity Sound Performance
  3. Dual Speaker Support
  4. M-Base Support Material
  PLAYBACK

  1. Sound Playback Codecs: Dolby Atmos® + Dolby
  2. Digital Plus (7+1 Surround Sound)
  3. Sampling Frequency: 384 kHz
  4. THD+N: '112dB
  5. S/N: 120 dB
   
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RECORDING

  1. Channel: 3 channel (HiFi),1 channel (VAD)
  2. Resolution: 32 bit as per spec (24 bit as per performance)
  3. Sampling Frequency: 96 kHz
  4. MIC max input: 2.02 Vpp
  5. S/N ADC: 102 dB
  CONFERENCE MODE

  1. Directional Recording: Dimensional and Omni Directional
  2. Recording Range: Up to 7 meters (approximately 23 feet)
  3. Dedicated Audio Chipset: AKM 4961 + 4490
    1. - 4961 - HiFi main chipset to provide HiFi and recording features
    2. - 4490 - Independent amplifier to enhance HiFi playback (AK380)
 
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CAMERA

REAR-FACING CAMERA

  1. 20MP
  2. ISO-Cell Sensor, Sapphire Lens, OIS+ EIS+ PDAF, F/1.8, Close Loop VCM for better auto focus
  3. Super Auto Mode (contain Night Shot, Auto HDR,
  4. Automatic Scene Optimization)
  5. Hybrid IS (Photo and Video)
  6. Multi Function (Manual, Beauty Selfie, Refocus, Slow Motion, Live Photo, Multi Exposure, Long Exposure)
  7. Powerful Dual-LED Flash
 
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FRONT-FACING CAMERA
8MP

MIRACAST (WI-FI DISPLAY)

VIDEO CAPTURE

Normal video mode:

  1. - 4K UHD (30 FPS)
  2. - 1080p FHD (30 FPS)- 720P HD (30 FPS)
Slow Motion mode:

  1. - 720P@240fps
  2. - 480P@300fps
 
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PERFORMANCE

PROCESSOR

  1. 2.15 GHz Quad-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 (MSM8996)
  2. Integrated Qualcomm® Adreno™ 530 GPU
MEMORY

  1. Config 1 - 4GB RAM + 64 GB ROM, UFS 2.0
  2. SD Memory Slot expandable up to 128 GB
SIM CARD SIZE

  1. SIM 1: Nano (4FF)
  2. SIM 2: Nano (4FF)
    - Also supports MicroSD expansion
 
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BATTERY

  1. Talk: 16 hours (960 minutes)
  2. Standby: 360 hours (15 days)
  3. 3250 mAh, non-removable
  4. Qualcomm Quick® Charge™ 3.0
  5. Time for Full Charge: 100 minutes
  6. Amount of Charge:
    1. -5 min: 8%
    2. -10 min: 17%
    3. -30 min: 50%


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ready for pre order for $400 in newegg.com
thanks and please share your thoughts and information
 
 






 
Jul 14, 2016 at 5:39 PM Post #2 of 199
Probably the BEST.... or not until it has been properly tested against other "audiophile" smartphones.
Piling up nice audio chips doesn't mean the results will be awesome, since implementation and UI also do matter.
And the AKM4490 chipset isn't an AK380 exclusivity, friend. In itself it's no better than any other audio decoding chipset unless you want native dsd playback.
 
Also, since they went for Snapdragon 820, you can expect ****ty autonomy compared to other smartphones using less powerful CPU.
 
Jul 17, 2016 at 5:57 AM Post #5 of 199
I've pre-ordered the Axon 7.  The reviews of the audio capabilities in Chinese have been positive and I read a German review that was very positive.  I was particularly pleased that the review said the Axon 7's sound is not "bottom heavy" but more balanced and still capable in bass performance.  The only slightly negative review I've read is a Chinese one that compared it directly to the Xplay 5 and said the latter outperformed the Axon 7 in every area.
 
Jul 17, 2016 at 8:53 AM Post #6 of 199
malifact said:
I've pre-ordered the Axon 7.  The reviews of the audio capabilities in Chinese have been positive and I read a German review that was very positive.  I was particularly pleased that the review said the Axon 7's sound is not "bottom heavy" but more balanced and still capable in bass performance.  The only slightly negative review I've read is a Chinese one that compared it directly to the Xplay 5 and said the latter outperformed the Axon 7 in every area.
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That's great, but remember that the Xplay 5 is $800. So the Axon 7 being outperformed by a phone two times it's price isn't so bad.
 
Jul 17, 2016 at 9:54 AM Post #7 of 199
niyologist said:
That's great, but remember that the Xplay 5 is $800. So the Axon 7 being outperformed by a phone two times it's price isn't so bad.
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Absolutely and the review I referenced did say the Axon 7 still performed much better on the audio front than the average smartphone.  The Xplay 5 also has its own drawbacks (no microSD slot, lack of native support for Google Play and Services).
 
Jul 17, 2016 at 10:31 AM Post #8 of 199
malifact said:
Absolutely and the review I referenced did say the Axon 7 still performed much better on the audio front than the average smartphone.  The Xplay 5 also has its own drawbacks (no microSD slot, lack of native support for Google Play and Services).
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Hurry up Friday. I just need that next check to pre-order the Axon 7.
 
Jul 17, 2016 at 4:08 PM Post #9 of 199
niyologist said:
That's great, but remember that the Xplay 5 is $800. So the Axon 7 being outperformed by a phone two times it's price isn't so bad.
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Xplay 5 not only expensive but also lacks micro sd card slot for extended memory storage ,and there is no logic in making a high end audiophile quality smartphone without micro sd card slot.
 
Jul 17, 2016 at 4:47 PM Post #10 of 199
headfi19 said:
Xplay 5 not only expensive but also lacks micro sd card slot for extended memory storage ,and there is no logic in making a high end audiophile quality smartphone without micro sd card slot.
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That is very true. The Xplay 5 isn't worth the price then.
 
Jul 18, 2016 at 1:43 AM Post #11 of 199
Well, this thread is supposed to be about the Axon 7 but I will say that the 128GB storage on the Xplay 5 is more than enough for most people and I haven't read one review in Chinese that complains about the lack of a microSD slot. I understand it's a deal breaker for some on Head-Fi.
 
Jul 19, 2016 at 2:21 PM Post #14 of 199
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