ZTE Axon 7 Mini

126 reviews

Apr, 2026

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 126 reviews of ZTE Axon 7 Mini. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the design and performance. The price and sound are also mentioned favorably, but comments about the reception and battery are different.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the ZTE Axon 7 Mini is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Julian Chokkattu (digitaltrends.com)

ZTE Axon 7 mini review

ZTE's gorgeous Axon 7 Mini may look like a flagship, but it can't compete with cheaper, faster budget phones.

Feb, 2017

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Expert review by : Sascha Segan Ajay Kumar (pcmag.com)

ZTE Axon 7 Mini Review

The unlocked ZTE Axon 7 Mini's lower price comes at the cost of significantly pared down hardware. It's a decent midrange Android phone, but the Axon 7 is a better deal.

Nov, 2016

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Expert review by : Ajay Kumar (pcmag.com)

ZTE Axon 7 Review

The ZTE Axon is a $400 unlocked Android phone that looks and performs like phones that cost nearly twice as much.

Oct, 2016

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Expert review by : Jessica Dolcourt (cnet.com)

ZTE's Axon 7 Mini prepares for budget battle (hands-on)

The mostly-metal Android phone drops its size and yes, specs, to compete at an even lower price than the full-size Axon 7.

Sep, 2016

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Expert review by : Andreas Osthoff (notebookcheck.net)

ZTE Axon 7 Mini Smartphone Review

Is the Mini version all you need? In addition to the flagship model Axon 7, the Chinese manufacturer once again offers a Mini version of the current model. Besides the size and the features, the price was reduced as well. But can the Axon 7 Mini...

high-quality chassis ; good speakers ; no throttling ; dual-SIM/memory expansion via microSD ; good AMOLED screen ; Quick-Charge ; protective cover included ; three-year warranty ; USB-C...

...but only 2.0 speed ; average battery runtimes ; microSD cannot be formatted as internal storage ; problems with the mobile Internet connection in difficult reception conditions ; slow WLAN module without ac

ZTE was able to carry over many positive aspects from its flagship smartphone Axon 7 to the smaller Axon 7 Mini. This includes the great chassis and the good speakers, but the FHD-AMOLED panel is also convincing except for the somewhat inaccurate...

Nov, 2016

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Expert review by : Mark Peters (letsgodigital.org)

ZTE Axon 7 Mini

ZTE Axon 7 Mini Android smartphone : Now Available for Pre-Order in the U.S. The ZTE Axon 7 Mini features a 5.2-inch screen and premium specs all for under $300. ZTE USA, the fourth largest smartphone supplier in the U.S. and second largest in the...

Oct, 2016

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Expert review by : Stephen S. (phonearena.com)

ZTE Axon 7 Mini Review

Smartphone shoppers love having a nice variety of devices to choose from, so it's little surprise that we see device manufacturers churn out variant after variant of their most popular models. Maybe there's a Plus, Pro, or Max version of a flagship,...

Fantastic sound ; Well-executed, attractive design ; Good price (especially with new discounts)

Battery life needs an extra hour or two ; Sub-par display brightness ; MiFavor interface isn't great ; Underwhelming camera ; Fingerprint scanner accuracy

The Axon 7 Mini falls short of being the platonic ideal of a “mini” phone, one that takes a flagship, features intact, and gives us a handset with a smaller screen. Instead, it practically turns that approach on its head, barely decreasing size at all,...

Dec, 2016

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ZTE Axon 7 mini quick review – smaller, but still stylish and reliable

ZTE Axon 7's review caused great interest but this was certainly not a surprise as this model offers high-end features and price that puts most of the flagships on the market in its little po…

Sleek and comfortable design with metal body and thin profile;5.2-inch Super AMOLED display with Full HD resolution;Powerful Dolby Atmos stereo sound;Android 6.0 Marshmallow and user interface with useful software features;Low external temperatures...

Slippery body;Around 10GB of the internal storage is occupied when the device is turned on for the first time

Jul, 2017

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Expert review by : Philip Michaels (tomsguide.com)

ZTE Axon 7 Mini Review: Solid Phone with a Deal-Breaking Flaw

The Axon 7 Mini is a great-looking phone with a vibrant display, outstanding audio and a serviceable rear camera. But both the Blu Energy XL and Moto G4 Plus last longer on a charge.

Terrific audio ; Stylish design in an affordable package ; Decent rear camera performance ; Colorful display

Poor battery life ; Front camera falls flat ; Screen's a little dim

The Axon 7 Mini doesn't make too many trade-offs from ZTE's flagship-worthy Axon 7. But this $299 phone's battery life holds it back.

Jun, 2017

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Expert review by : Chip Chick Staff (chipchick.com)

ZTE Axon 7 Mini Review

ZTE knocked it out of the park with the Axon 7, so introducing a smaller version of the Axon 7 was the logical next step. However, not everything is the same under the hood with the Axon 7 Mini. Everything from the processor to the display have all...

Nov, 2016

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