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ZTE Axon Elite
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ZTE Axon Elite

Released: 2015, September. Released 2015, SeptemberPrice: About 250 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 5.0 (Lollipop)
CPUOcta-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A57)
GPUAdreno 430
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Dual13 MP, PDAF, 2 MP, (depth)
Size5.5 inches, 83.4 cm, 2, (~72.2% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
BrandZTE
ModelZTE Axon Elite
PriceAbout 250 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA, LTE
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsIon Gold
ModelsA2016
Single8 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight-
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm)
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 38, 40, 41
Charging18W wired, QC2
FeaturesDual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Internal32GB 3GB RAM
Released2015, September. Released 2015, September
Announced2015, September. Released 2015, September
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions154 x 75 x 9.3 mm (6.06 x 2.95 x 0.37 in)
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS

ZTE Axon Elite Overview

About ZTE Axon Elite ZTE Axon Elite is a discontinued device from ZTE's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2015. ZTE Axon Elite has a wide variety of great specifications such as 32GB 3GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

ZTE Axon Elite can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the ZTE Axon Elite?

The ZTE Axon Elite supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does ZTE Axon Elite support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many ZTE devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting ZTE Axon Elite void warranty?

Yes, rooting the ZTE Axon Elite will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does ZTE Axon Elite run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your ZTE Axon Elite.