It has fast charging whatever google created just for the 6P/5X. Which sucks cause trying to get 3rd party chargers or battery packs is a crapshoot.
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It has fast charging whatever google created just for the 6P/5X. Which sucks cause trying to get 3rd party chargers or battery packs is a crapshoot.
AbandonedTrolley
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I just replaced my note 4 battery for a new one a few days ago. Did the same thing. I took some screen shots of the battery screen but the guy at the Samsung stand i went just believed me and replaced it at no cost. I love having two year warranty here in Spain. So my almost two years old phone feels like new
Maybe fast charging harms batteries faster than standard charging.
Blessed EU I also have 2 year warranty. Nice to hear that it went so smooth for you
I'm thinking it might be a combination of fast charging as well as the 810 chip. I'm quite a heavy user and my phone tends to heat up a lot. Can't be too good for the battery.
I hate that Android doesn't have a global "disable all haptic feedback" setting.
AbandonedTrolley
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This, I turn off all vibrate functions on my phones, can't stand them.
It has... but it only gets activated when on Battery Saver Mode :')
Why? you know what you get when you buy it. If you unlock the bootloader you lose the minimum security you can have and you can cause damage to your device because you probably have no idea what you're actually doing to your device when you "root" it.
Well, it should still cover the hardware on the phone. If something happens to the camera, display, buttons, etc., that is a hardware issue and not software, so it shouldn't have anything to do with unlocking the bootloader. The other point is that the Axon 7 comes with the Passport 2.0 warranty, which offers unlimited out of warranty repairs, so if you throw your phone in the toilet or drop and shatter the screen ,it is just a $79 deductible. You should AT LEAST have the passport 2.0 warranty, but it looks like unlocking the bootloader voids everything.
Software wise, it is almost impossible to brick your device, you can always go back to the ZTE stock rom image, and more than likely even unroot the device. I have rooted and played around with custom roms for almost every android device I have owned, so I kind of do have an idea of what I am doing.
Kills your phone battery? What are you smoking? BLE hardly uses anything.
If you care about hifi, you'll find a USB-C/lightning converter. If you care about convenience, you'll use bluetooth.
I find that I have less and less time to sit down and just listen to the highest quality music. I mostly use headphones now when a) traveling or b) working, in which case a) I can't use open ear cans because I'm not an asshole and b) noise cancelling has a much greater value to me than quality.
Got the QC35s recently. Sennheiser cans obviously sound better (Bose is always so weak up top and down low), but the noise cancelling and wireless convenience is baller as hell on flights or in a noisy open office.
And, yes, I pay more for headphones than most of the Android devices talked about here. Burn me at a stake if you must.
Sidenote - just checked the price of Fidelio X2s. Damn, the bottom has really dropped on open ear cans. X2s started at $399 and it's only $230 now. o_o
Technically you could overclock the phone too much and destroy the hardware for example. There's no guarantee that user doesn't do stupid things once the bootloader is unlocked. Is there anyone else beside HTC that honors warranty after bootloader unlock?
I guess that is true. The Axon 7 is a pretty niche smartphone, I don't think most of the general public are even aware of its existence. Even then, anyone who wants to unlock the bootloader would probably know what they are doing anyway.
My main issue is nullifying the passport program. If it covers cracked screens, water damage, etc, why wouldn't it cover unlocking the bootloader, especially if you have to pay the deductible? If it wasn't for the passport program I wouldn't have much of a problem with it.
OnePlus, Huawei, Motorola (with dev editions), and Google honor warranties, I believe.
Do remember this is pretty much the first time ZTE into the unlocked bootloader business. They seem to be open with listening to customer feedback, but even then, reworking some of the warranty stuff will require lawyers and time and what not.
It's a good start though.
Definitely not worth being an early bird, but its worth keeping an ear on the scene. It's good that it basically guarantees a future down the road when your warranty expires and ZTE eventually abandons it software wise.
Axon 7 will still be a kickass phone 2 years from now.
It's a good start though.
Definitely not worth being an early bird, but its worth keeping an ear on the scene. It's good that it basically guarantees a future down the road when your warranty expires and ZTE eventually abandons it software wise.
Axon 7 will still be a kickass phone 2 years from now.
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Hardware wise its the best bang for your buck. They seem to be up on updates and are listening to feedback on software improvements.
Long term support no one knows, but if you get tired of a phone in a year, that shouldn't matter.
Do Bluetooth headphones use ble? I thought that was meant for low data usage like smart bands and watches
That's... nowhere near true.
Heavy use of Bluetooth headphones even with BLE is a significant battery life hit, more in an area of heavy wi-fi congestion.
Dr. Kitty Muffins
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It's more than safe. I love this phone. None of the concerns have really panned out. It's just hard to purchase at the moment because of the high demand.
Unknown Soldier
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No. BLE isn't for media, it has nowhere near enough bandwidth. It works great on my Mi Band 2 though LMAO
Let me know how that works out for you when you flash a bad aboot, tz, ta or sblx partition.
I use bluetooth buds for 2 hours every day commuting to work/at the gym and use my QC35s at my desk about 4 hours every day.
No noticeable impact to my phone. Maybe 5%?
one ticket for the hype train
Vyse The Legend
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Awesome; they didn't cheap out and go 820.
Hopefully, the 821 is as big of an improvement as the 801 was over the 800.
Dr. Kitty Muffins
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http://www.androidauthority.com/zte-axon-7-vs-oneplus-3-707949/
A great Axon 7 versus One Plus 3 comparison. Better battery/audio/screen makes it seem like an easy win for the Axon 7.
A great Axon 7 versus One Plus 3 comparison. Better battery/audio/screen makes it seem like an easy win for the Axon 7.
Jazzy Network
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Um isnt only like a 10% upgrade? That isnt big in my eyes.
Vyse The Legend
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Raw processing power/performance is a pretty meaningless spec to me at this point. I meant more about power efficiency. The 801 was a vast improvement over the 800 in this regard, and I'm hoping for the same improvement here.
It's not always about speed, but other optimizations for heat and battery saving. That's wheere it can make true difference in day to day use.
Vyse The Legend
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Yeah, but the one you REALLY want is the 831, ya know, with all its optimizations!
I'd rather wait for the 840.
well the nexus 2017 probably won't be HTC so its already better!
I would like to know how do those cameras compare to galaxy note 4 or s6. Else is spot on.
Supposedly very well in good light. Axon not well in dark/low light. From other reviews. And I think comparisons are with S7.
Yes, they compare with s7 and can't reach similar levels, but that is to be expected for the price.
However i wonder if at least can match previous flagships since i am considering replacing my note 4 and camera is important
I think your best bet is to juxtapose a S6/S7 review with a Axon/Oppo/S7 review and eyeball sample shots yourself. The only way I can see a S6 comparison is if we see some "same price bracket" approach which is very rare to span generations.
Dr. Kitty Muffins
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All I can tell you is the Axon 7 camera is a very noticeable leap in quality over the LG G3 camera of two years ago. That camera was supposed to be great at the time.
Android police posted their axon 7 review.
Some of their complaints had me scratching my head, namely how "bloated" the phone is with apps...
http://www.androidpolice.com/2016/08/10/zte-axon-7-review/
Some of their complaints had me scratching my head, namely how "bloated" the phone is with apps...
http://www.androidpolice.com/2016/08/10/zte-axon-7-review/
There's like 4 apps? They must have it good over there if this is bloat.
It comes with an internet browser and file explorer, the nerve of ZTE!!!
Jazzy Network
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He listed seven. Most being duplicate apps. They're not a big deal if you can disable them and it's probably not even at the level of Asus's devices. His beef with the nav buttons is warranted though. Just looking at the capactive buttons, I know it would be hard getting used to (and not backlit wtf?)
theres even a setting in the options to turn on backlit for the buttons so they probably were planning that at some point.
Honestly just wish they were spaced out more. Otherwise I gotten used to them in like 2 days. Can navigate them in the dark easily enough.
I still wish they move the terribly placed 'clear apps' button. I hit that by accident twice now.
Why do phones even need that lol. 4gb of ram. modern OS.
Jazzy Network
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Sometimes there's a rogue app that can fuck you over and clearing them all makes it easier then trying to figure out what is causing the issue.