OnePlus 3 vs ZTE Axon 7
A spec-by-spec comparison of the OnePlus 3 and the ZTE Axon 7, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| OnePlus 3 | ZTE Axon 7 |
|---|
| Price | $25 | $129 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh | 3,250 mAh |
| Wired charging | 20W | 18W |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 5.5 in | 5.5 in |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 20 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 158 g | 175 g |
| Released | Jun 2016 | Jun 2016 |
Summary: OnePlus 3 is ahead on wired charging, weight (lower is lighter). ZTE Axon 7 is ahead on battery, storage (max), main camera.
★ Which should you buy? ZTE Axon 7 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, OnePlus 3 is the cheaper option.
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Display
| OnePlus 3 | ZTE Axon 7 |
|---|
| Type | Optic AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Size | 5.5 inches, 83.4 cm2 (~73.1% screen-to-body ratio) | 5.5 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density) | 1440 x 2560 pixels, QHD, 534 ppi |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
Platform
| OnePlus 3 | ZTE Axon 7 |
|---|
| OS | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie) | — |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm) | Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) | Quad-core (2x 2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x 1.6 GHz Kryo) |
| GPU | Adreno 530 | Adreno 530 |
Memory
| OnePlus 3 | ZTE Axon 7 |
|---|
| Card slot | No | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot), up to 256GB |
| Internal | 64GB 6GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM |
| Type | — | eMMC Flash |
Main Camera
| OnePlus 3 | ZTE Axon 7 |
|---|
| Modules | 16 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.8", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS | — |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps, Auto HDR | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@240fps |
| Single | — | 20 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, OIS |
Selfie Camera
| OnePlus 3 | ZTE Axon 7 |
|---|
| Modules | 8 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.2", 1.4µm | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
Battery
| OnePlus 3 | ZTE Axon 7 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion, non-removable |
| Charging | 20W wired (Dash Charge) | 18W wired, Quick Charge 3.0 |
| Capacity | — | 3250 mAh |
Body
| OnePlus 3 | ZTE Axon 7 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 152.7 x 74.7 x 7.4 mm (6.01 x 2.94 x 0.29 in) | 151.7 x 75 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 158 g (5.57 oz) | 175 g |
| Build | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum back, aluminum frame | Aluminum body |
| Colors | — | Ion Gold, Quartz Grey, Chromium Silver |
Comms
| OnePlus 3 | ZTE Axon 7 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 4.2 |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
| Radio | — | No |
Launch
| OnePlus 3 | ZTE Axon 7 |
|---|
| Announced | 2016, June | 2016, May 26 |
| Status | Discontinued | — |
| Released | — | 2016, June |
| OS | — | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo) |
| UI | — | MiFavor UI 5.2 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, OnePlus 3 or ZTE Axon 7?
ZTE Axon 7 — 3,000 mAh for the OnePlus 3 versus 3,250 mAh for the ZTE Axon 7.
Which is lighter, OnePlus 3 or ZTE Axon 7?
OnePlus 3 — 158 g for the OnePlus 3 versus 175 g for the ZTE Axon 7.
Which is newer, OnePlus 3 or ZTE Axon 7?
OnePlus 3 — Jun 2016 for the OnePlus 3 versus Jun 2016 for the ZTE Axon 7.
Is the OnePlus 3 or the ZTE Axon 7 rated higher?
We rate the OnePlus 3 8/10 and the ZTE Axon 7 8/10.
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