ZTE Axon 7 (128GB) vs OnePlus 5 (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between ZTE Axon 7 vs OnePlus 5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/29/2017 9:27 PM, updated: 5/27/2020 2:32 PM

Compare OnePlus 5 X ZTE Axon 7 (128GB) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Quad-core

3250
mAh

(Non removable)

15Points OnePlus 5 (128GB) Compare ZTE Axon 7 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? OnePlus 5 (128GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

5 Advantages ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	vs	15 Advantages OnePlus 5 (128GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+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
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)58% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR4	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
175 grams (6.13 ounces)	vs	+153 grams (5.36 ounces)14% Lighter
7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+7.25 millimeters (0.29 inches)9% Thinner
AMOLED	vs	+Optic AMOLEDAdvantage Optic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
(back) 20MP	vs	+(dual camera) 16MP + 20MP80% Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 16MP99% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3250 mAh	vs	+3300 mAh2% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

25 Common items in both devices

128GB (114GB available) / 128GB (115GB available)

16 million

5.5"

Dual-LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

+18 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	OnePlus 5 (128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Axon 7 (128GB)	OnePlus 5 (128GB)
Other model names	ZTE Axon 7 Premium Dual-Sim A2017, A7G343	OnePlus 5 A5000 8GB RAM, One Plus 5
Country or region available	China, USA, Hong Kong, Taiwan	(Global, International), Canada, USA, (Europe), Hong Kong, India, Taiwan
Brand	ZTE	OnePlus
Release date	5/1/2016	6/1/2017
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.25 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	75 x 151.7 millimeters (2.95 x 5.97 in)	74.1 x 154.2 millimeters (2.92 x 6.07 in)
Weight	175 grams (6.13 ounces)	153 grams (5.36 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	OnePlus 5 (128GB)
Display type	AMOLED	Optic AMOLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	534 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	OnePlus 5 (128GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	OnePlus 5 (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	OnePlus 5 (128GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (114GB available)	128GB (115GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	OnePlus 5 (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	600/150 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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
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, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	OnePlus 5 (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	20 megapixels	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 20MP standard f/2.636mm1/2.8"1.0µm1.6x-optical-zoomAF
Main camera resolution	5952x3348 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital 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 on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	OnePlus 5 (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	20mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	OnePlus 5 (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	OnePlus 5 (128GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
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 Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	OnePlus 5 (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	OnePlus 5 (128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3250 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	20W (5V/4A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	16 hours	feature not registered
Standby	360 hours (15 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	OnePlus 5 (128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Midnight Black, Slate Gray, Soft Gold • LED notification (RGB) • Oxygen OS 4.5.8 • 2.5D curved glass • Dirac HD sound • Dash Charge • Sony IMX 398 back camera • Sony IMX 371 front camera
☢️ Radiation rate
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	OnePlus 5 (128GB)
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