ZTE Axon 7 (128GB) vs Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)

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

1/18/2017 9:52 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 5:46 PM

Compare Sony Xperia ion X ZTE Axon 7 (128GB) 26Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Quad-core

3250
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i) Compare ZTE Axon 7 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.6"
LED

720x1280

12
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1900
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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26 Advantages ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	vs	4 Advantages Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core95% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+6GB LPDDR45 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+128GB (114GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (11.49GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)34% Thinner	vs	10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
+1440x2560 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+534 PPI67% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	319 PPI
+5.5"20% Larger screen	vs	4.6"
+(back) 20MP66% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 8MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3250 mAh71% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1900 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) (dedicated slot)
+802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
175 grams (6.13 ounces)	vs	+144 grams (5.04 ounces)22% Lighter
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

20 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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📱 Model features
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Axon 7 (128GB)	Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Other model names	ZTE Axon 7 Premium Dual-Sim A2017, A7G343	Sony Xperia ion 4G LTE Unlocked LT28i, Sony Aoba
Country or region available	China, USA, Hong Kong, Taiwan	(Global, International)
Brand	ZTE	Sony
Release date	5/1/2016	6/4/2012
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)	75 x 151.7 millimeters (2.95 x 5.97 in)	68 x 133 millimeters (2.68 x 5.24 in)
Weight	175 grams (6.13 ounces)	144 grams (5.04 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	4.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~64.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	534 PPI	319 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	Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine Sony Reality Display
🤖 Operating System
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530	Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	128GB (114GB available)	16GB (11.49GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
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) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	100/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6	LTE Cat3 (4, 17)
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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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)	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Back camera (main camera)	20 megapixels	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5952x3348 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3250 mAh	1900 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	16 hours	4 hours
Standby	360 hours (15 days)	350 hours (14.6 days)
➕ Other features
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
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, Flash player
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: Black, White • PlayNow • SE Timescape • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.05W/kg (head), 0.57W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.87W/kg (head)