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ZTE Axon
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ZTE Axon

Released: 2015, October. Released 2015, OctoberPrice: About 290 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
CPUQuad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
GPUAdreno 330
NFCYes
SIMMicro-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Dual13 MP, AF, 2 MP, (depth)
Size5.5 inches, 83.4 cm, 2, (~73.5% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
BrandZTE
ModelZTE Axon
PriceAbout 290 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA, LTE
VideoN/A
ColorsIon Gold, Chromium Silver, Phthalo Blue
Single8 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight169.8 g (6.00 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 17, 29, 30
Charging10W wired, QC1
FeaturesDual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Internal32GB 2GB RAM
Released2015, October. Released 2015, October
Stand-byUp to 300 h (3G)
Announced2015, October. Released 2015, October
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
Card slotNo
Talk timeUp to 25 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions153.9 x 73.7 x 9.4 mm (6.06 x 2.90 x 0.37 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS

ZTE Axon Overview

About ZTE Axon ZTE Axon is a discontinued device from ZTE's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2015. ZTE Axon has a wide variety of great specifications such as 32GB 2GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 801 (28 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 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?

The ZTE Axon 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 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 void warranty?

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

What Android version does ZTE Axon run?

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