ZTE Axon 7 (128GB) vs Apple iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)

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Side by side comparison between ZTE Axon 7 vs Apple iPhone 8 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/17/2017 9:52 PM, updated: 6/9/2025 11:02 PM

Compare Apple iPhone 8 Plus X ZTE Axon 7 (128GB) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Quad-core

3250
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Apple iPhone 8 Plus (64GB) Compare ZTE Axon 7 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

7.1mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2691
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)

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13 Advantages ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	vs	11 Advantages Apple iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)
+6GB LPDDR4100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR4X
+128GB (114GB available)111% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (54GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+175 grams (6.13 ounces)15% Lighter	vs	202 grams (7.07 ounces)
+1440x2560 pixels78% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+534 PPI33% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	401 PPI
+(front) 8MP13% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 7.1MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+3250 mAh21% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2691 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	proprietary audio output
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+2.39GHz 64bit Hexa-core (10nm)25% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)5% Thinner
AMOLED	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
(back) 20MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP20% Higher resolution main camera
Dual-LED flash	vs	+Quad-LED flashAdvantage The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

27 Common items in both devices

16 million

5.5"

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras

f/1.8 (aperture)

4K UHD (3840x2160)

+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)
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Model	Axon 7 (128GB)	iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)
Other model names	ZTE Axon 7 Premium Dual-Sim A2017, A7G343	iPhone 8 Plus A1864 (CDMA), iPhone 8+ A1897 (GSM)
Country or region available	China, USA, Hong Kong, Taiwan	(Global, International)
Brand	ZTE	Apple
Release date	5/1/2016	9/22/2017, Announced: 9/12/2017
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	75 x 151.7 millimeters (2.95 x 5.97 in)	78.1 x 158.4 millimeters (3.07 x 6.24 in)
Weight	175 grams (6.13 ounces)	202 grams (7.07 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	534 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	625nits[typ] Oleophobic coating
🤖 Operating System
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	iOS 11
Firmware update	feature not registered	iOS 16
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)	64bit: Apple A11 Bionic (10nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.39GHz Monsoon (Dual-core) 4x 1.6GHz Mistral (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530	Apple GPU (3-Core)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	Geekbench: 10037 (v4.4) GFXBench: 20fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4	3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (114GB available)	64GB (54GB available) NVMe (SSD)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	1024/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900/2100 (A1863 model), GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	A1863 model: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A1905 model: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 34, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	20 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.81/3.6"57mm
Main camera resolution	5952x3348 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Quad-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@240fps
📸 Front camera
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	7.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3072x2304 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	32mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	3 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF
🔌 Connectivity
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	proprietary audio output
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3250 mAh	2691 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	16 hours	21 hours
Standby	360 hours (15 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Gold • Aluminum body • MiFavor UI 4.0 • 2.5D glass screen • Quick Charge 3.0 • Fast battery charging: 83% in 30min • Slow motion 720p@240fps • Dolby Atmos audio • Miracast	• Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold • Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included Apple Pay • AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri
☢️ Radiation rate
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered