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[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] blair287:
A q4 release will moan note 6 and new nexus which will be newer phones
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] TuBBe2:
Yeah im gonna buy opo3 or note7, **** zte tbh, this is not the way to release new phones in 2016.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] dennis96411:
I'll give them the benefit of doubt that they're fixing known issues with the phone and are perhaps polishing the software before releasing it to the western market.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] blair287:
It's being released in us by the end of July us is the western market why delay it even further for UK
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] dknotty:
I'll be in the US in July and hopefully the phone will be out by mid July otherwise I'll get a nexus 6p.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] TuBBe2:
Now they have replied to multiple tweets that they are looking to release it at the end of the year, and that the wait will be worth it. Almost year later to Europe, are you fcking joking me? Axon 7 might still be good phone at that time, but i will certainly buy something else.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] RCJ89:
End of the year this is surely a joke.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] dknotty:
So when is us release?
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Achraf4X:
I'm doubting it, ZTE France tweeted it would be available very soon... End of year isn't 'soon' and I think ZTE wouldn't make such a huge marketing mistake. Would really like to see your source for those tweets... looked for them and they are nowhere to be found...
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] TuBBe2:
https://mobile.twitter.com/zte_uk

I see nothing but mentions about end of the year release.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Foscot:
Wow, that will surely hurt their sales immensely. I'm one of many there are on the fence between the Axon 7 and the OnePlus 3, I'm sure. Seeing as they are at similar price points, and seeing as people won't wait for their tech to be obsolete even before it comes out, many will choose the OnePlus over the Axon 7 if they choose to release it this late.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Achraf4X:
Asked ZTE France in the tweet linked below : " When will the axon 7 get officially released in France, ZTE UK said about end of the year for Europe... is that true? " they answered very quickly that the official release date will be announced very soon. https://twitter.com/ZTE_FR/status/745193441517273088

The thing is that their twitter is full of teasers and countdowns ( look here https://twitter.com/ZTE_FR/status/745193441517273088 )

And I can't believe that it would be released in France and not in the UK... maybe be a bit more patient guys, I'd say wait until July at least
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] djona12:
I want to say that official announcement date will be 28 june 2016 !

7 days from now as an official tweet says "[J-7]" (D-7 in english) !
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] conspiracyBE:
[MENTION=4812294]djona12[/MENTION]: Have you already bought a phone from ZTE to Belgium? Which route did you go? FR or UK?

I really want one! But if they don't release more info very soon, I going to buy something else.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] djona12:
No, never bought a ZTE device before... If availability is the same i think i'd buy in France since the support from reseller would be easier as a french speaking person. But i've bought smartphones from the UK and never had any issues :). In the end, it doens't make any differences about the device !

Yeah me too... I really need a new smartphone since my Find 7 can't charge anymore and i need to charge the battery out of the phone...
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] wilbur-force:
So are we saying that the Axon 7 doesn't handle Three UK 4G/LTE ?

Confused .......
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] ipmanwck:
Well the global model worked on 4g just fine with EE when I had it. The reception was not as good as my LG G4 though so some areas where I had reception on my G4 I didn't have any on the A7.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] alom5:
I have 4g on the China model and had it on the G model before as well.... But that was BT which uses EE
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Reactiv:
It does handle 4G whether you get that or not is a different story.

I'm on my third Axon 7. The reception has been terrible. By this i mean constantly dropping. I have now installed Network Cell info lite app on the phone to monitor it. My brother is on a OnePlusOne and I have got him to do the same. We will be able to compare the network (same network - Three).

EDIT: What is a good Cell rating for a phone or what is it that I should expect to see for a good 4G handset.

From what I've read it seems the global version has a lower powered antenna in comparison to the US version. The audio is also tuned to a lower output than the US version.

I'm really stuck. I've kind of gotten used to the front facing stereo speakers and my problem is there really doesn't seem to be anything else that comes close to the Axon 7 for spec relative to cost. I want to love it. But if it doesn't work well as a phone (well 4G receiver) than it's no good to me.

What else did you other guys who returned go with? I saw the LG v20 isn't coming to Europe so will no be possible to get. Not sure what else there is.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] ipmanwck:
Get a USA version of the phone it's much better than the global one. Use shipit to app then buy it from a USA site. I am in process of using them now because I purchased an lg v10 from eBay . com for £150 because the v10 in USA is so much cheaper than UK. I just don't like the v20 but love my g4 so next best thing is v10 until I will probably buy a working USA version.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] abhi63:
Could you please explain why the US version is better than the global version (guessing you mean both EU and China)? I was under the impression that the hardware is the same and the only difference is purely on the software side with more frequent updates.

I'm asking as I've just bought the EU version from Amazon Germany for use in the UK.

Thanks
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] ipmanwck:
I did the same. So firstly the output via the headphone jack is far far quieter than the USA model and I thought it would be fine when I decided I would buy one from Amazon.de but headphone jack loudness is so weak. Secondly the update speed on which the global model gets it's updates has been much better and thirdly which some one may correct me on I felt when I had a USA model the reception was stronger on it but don't know why. Oh and almost forgot the global model didn't come with a screen protector and since they are so hard to buy that actually annoyed me. There were also some minor software differences but maybe due to updates.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] thefiqs:
Nice you are here and free to switch to the us rom as few of us already did.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] ipmanwck:
What with no root
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] thefiqs:
Yes with or without root. Is it up to you. You need to install TWRP and unlock the Bootloader though. Not a big deal because you can revert back any time even relock.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] ipmanwck:
Cool. Could you post a link I got that thread that will solve all my problems :) thanks.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Reactiv:
Do you still have your Axon7 US?

What will you do if you have any problems? ZTE UK are still pushing the Blade 7 so I don't expect any support from them. Having had the drama of posting one of the phones back to Amazon I'm worried about getting a dud from the US and then having to deal with it.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] ipmanwck:
My USA one from ebay was a dud and I set up a faulty return recorded this video [youtube]SNiLs7xvMo4[/youtube] and the seller accepted there was a fault so the return was easy. I sent it back eBay refunded me all customs fees and postage and that was that. I then purchased a amazon.de one and sent that back but still waiting for the the refund after 7 days. Honestly eBay refunded my money faster and also amazon.Co..UK would have been great. Not impressed by .de. Amazon.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] alom5:
Amazon is **** to refund if you buy from a seller from their market place. I bought one from sotel electrics and it was the worst experience to get the money back after misselling the product...coonts.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] BestBuyWolff:
Need better Amazon resellers in Europe!

Man some of you people had me in stitches!!!

I like to see the passion you have for such an amazing cellphone.

A few notes.

1). I wouldn't be upset and blame ZTE for the lack of judgement in demand by your Amazon reseller.

2). You guys should just order it from the US. The reason you were unable to purchase the grey version is because my work (Best Buy) held exclusive selling rights to that color upon release. So either the company selling you the "grey" model on Amazon was either straight up lying to you or selling you some type of Chinese version. It's also remotely possible that they purchased some through us, but based on the odd color of the supposed quartz grey that one of you gentlemen posted it's safe to assume the Amazon reseller was not being honest with you. You can also benefit from passport 2.0 to protect your phone. That comes free with US purchase ($80 deductible to replace, expedited shipping replacement, out of warranty repairs & great trade up credit if you decide to upgrade to a newer ZTE device within two years).

3). Our devices get quicker updates and reviews comparing the differences claim that the US version is superior.

Had I known there were so many Europeans drooling to get this phone I would have let you know sooner. Especially the ones wanting the quartz grey (but the earbuds still have gold trim for some reason).

Anyway, good luck to anyone who is still waiting for their device. I gotta say I love my job. I found out about the Axon 7 and sure enough a few days later they showed up in our unlocked phone cage and I made a rash decision and just had to purchase it (the A7 was calling out to me in my dreams). The phone DID NOT disappoint! I came from a Nexus 5X and the two devices aren't even comparable (except I still miss nougat a tiny bit, but at least it's coming soon enough). Besides selling iPhones I have turned many customers into ZTE fans and felt good introducing them to the unlocked phone culture.

I have my Axon decked out in a Dbrand skin now and we finally got our first Axon 7 cases in stock. It's actually a very durable clear NPG case.

The Huawei Honor 8 is another fantastic phone that I'm starting to fall in love with. I got it for $200 on accommodation to test it out and learn the special features so I can demo all the cool hidden things to customers. I almost like the Honor as much as my Axon, and I never thought I'd say that but there are just A TON of unique additions to the device.

And in case anyone decides on the Honor 8, the midnight black is a Best Buy exclusive right now so you'd either have to get the pearl white or the blue (looks almost identical to the Galaxy S6 black sapphire).

If anyone had any questions about the Axon, the Honor or any phone that's been released in the US feel free to ask!
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] ipmanwck:
Thanks. Took your advice. Ordered another USA model from eBay. Hope this one works as got it for £250ish then all the tax and import and shipping makes it about £350. Its also a grey one.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] wilbur-force:
Interesting...... Was holding fire until the oneplus 3T specs were announced - a higher res screen and I might have been tempted.

So will the US Axon 7 play nice with Three LTE/4G ?
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] ipmanwck:
Yes it's was fine on bt which is ee basically because bt own ee now. And someone else said 3 is also good. Am sure there is a photo on this thread.

If the one plus 3t was better I would have purchased that too. "We added eis" and a bigger battery wow that's magical who are they Apple ;)
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] kakavin:
I was about to bid in that one haha, I'm also from UK and with BT. But how long will the delivery take from usa to uk? And also if there's problems with the phone what do you do?
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] ipmanwck:
The guys got a few on there. If it's faulty eBay has a good return policy. Used it for another. Takes a week
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Reactiv:
Would be really interesting to see the reception quality on that particular phone.

I haven't been able to find info to suggest if the antenna is physically different (also the DAC - hence louder) or if it is purely software.

I don't see a better phone for the price at the moment so do feel a bit stuck.

Here is a typical rating on mine using the app called Network Cell Info Lite.

Running on Three 4g unlimited and based in London (suburbs) - it's never gone in the green. This is on my second Axon 7.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] ipmanwck:
When I get the USA version I will use the same app to record some data. My global version was bad with reception ComPared with my g4 ! Regarding volume levels your quite right it probably is software related however both speakers and headphone jack performed better on the USA model. Just look at juans pocket now review. There is also no sign of a UK model either so choices are USA or a amazon.de model. When the USA ones are cheaper and better well you k ow which one to pick ;)
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] alom5:
This is inside the house. I used to get the same LTE signal strength with BT ( which is EE). It's connecting to the same tower.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] wilbur-force:
I've order a G version (Amazon.de) as it looked like the US version didn't handle as many bands as the global one. Also figured I'd have better chance with the premium warranty on a European purchase :)
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] ipmanwck:
I sent my amazon.de one back. Amazon refunded no issues.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] wilbur-force:
Amazon.de version turned up today (2 days early). Initial thoughts are that its very impressive. Returned it to stock look as much as possible (only contacts and dialler don't seem to allow for google stock).

Audio was initially quiet through headphones but turn off atmos and add high fidelity and I now can't handle full volume :) speaker volume is louder than any phone I've had before.

Feels a little small compared to my old nexus 6 but then again everything would :)

Its very quick. Very good fingerprint sensor. Great configurable screen. Thumbs up from me :)
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Ultraman1966:
Is it me or is ZTE just never going to release it in the UK? Not that in matters now as it is 6 months too late.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] front firing speakers:
I gave up waiting for UK release and bought from Ali express in china. Current pricing £270 delivered for one. Outstanding value.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] rikin93:
It is on sale.

https://www.debenhamsplus.com/p/116...ce=Deadwords&gclid=CLrusMuv59ECFe237QodA2cDJg
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] XblackdemonX:
Probably since the Snapdragon 820 will be very old by the end of the year. They are already speaking of releasing the SD 823 by Q4 2016

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I hope they will announce it for North America as well. I can't take it anymore! I need a new phone NOW!
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Cypher_01:
I'm afraid this is too good to be true. :fingers-crossed:
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] tysoncrypto:
Well, ZTE UK now has the same "7 days" (or whatever it means) status as ZTE france: https://mobile.twitter.com/ZTE_UK/status/745647665740845056/photo/1

According to their tweets, more information should follow today. https://mobile.twitter.com/ZTE_UK/status/745656589273677824

Let`s all hope for good news...
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] BritSwedeGuy:
DAYS not months

The countdown has also started in France.

More coming later today...

https://twitter.com/ZTE_UK/status/745647665740845056
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] BritSwedeGuy:
D minus 6

https://twitter.com/ZTE_UK/status/745934489185050625
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] vvarma1:
The render zte have used in their Twitter post is grossly misleading as it doesn't show the black border around the screen that is present on the real device
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Achraf4X:
Maybe it would be released soon in Europe, but Q4 in UK, because UK isn't in Europe anymore...
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Venacephalica:
Could be a reason...

Gesendet von meinem SM-G935F mit Tapatalk
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] abell431:
Smh still got 2 more years
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] dknotty:
At least!
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Bimbilator:
Soooo

If this thing is counting down and we started at 7 (Wednesday) and got to 5 (Friday) is 4 going to be today (Saturday) or Monday? So far no 4 has appeared.

This means assuming something happens or is announced at 1 or 0 will this be Tuesday or probably Thursday or potentially Friday as that's the first of July?

Any thoughts?

Cheers

BimB
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] djona12:
Yes we got -4 (but friday) and -3 today.

So on tuesday, we should get the big "Unexpected" :D.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] blair287:
Will it be a kick in the jewels or will it go on sale if they do this count down then just release a date it will go on sale I'm going op3
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Bimbilator:
Ahh cool looks very interesting.

Cheers for the update.

BimB
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Achraf4X:
It was a joke guys, had to do it...

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Expect a release for early July, I think the countdown is only for official announcement, so maybe few days to a week later we'd get to buy it... Well when you see what the Axon7 has packed, you should "never settle" for a op3
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] BritSwedeGuy:
The UK is in the EU, the government hasn't yet triggered Article 50, once they have there's still another 2 years.

In other news, leaving the EU is a ****ing stupid thing to do.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] BritSwedeGuy:
A different Twitter account is at D minus 1.

"1 day left till you reach the most romantic city in Europe with #Axon 7 to start your sensational journey #myAxon "

https://twitter.com/ZTEDevice/status/747425540265508866
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] billy_boolean:
[IMG="D-1"]https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cl92asKXIAANst8.jpg[/IMG]
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] djona12:
The image editing on this is so bad xD

You can see the top and bottom black bar, the capacitive round button and the "Swipe to unlock" text :D
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] rikin93:
The phone has been announced for preorder in France! Release end of July, hopefully same news for UK buyers!
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] JCroese:
the same holds for the UK, DE, IT and Spain

[IMG="Axon 7 France anouncment pic"]https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CmD0N0WWQAAyPCm.jpg:large[/IMG]
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] rikin93:
YAY but hopefully the release dates are the same for all. now to wait for the UK preorder link...
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] lesmil:
I was expecting EU version to have FDD-LTE B20 as well :(
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Ardduz:
Amazon Spain website says that the phone has FDD-LTE band 20.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] denkem:
I was looking at DE and FR Amazon and none mentioned B20 tho.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Ardduz:
Amazon IT, FR, DE and ES all mention different set of bands.

Also, B20 seems to be widely used in Spain and Germany, so I believe that the final version of the phone will have B20.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] conspiracyBE:
Too bad we're not receiving the 6GB/128GB version :(

Can someone post de Amazon.de link?

Can't seem to find it.

Here is the Amazon.fr one: https://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B01HGO5UWA
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] auiik:
Anything about 128 GB version for EU?
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] conspiracyBE:
France: http://amzn.to/28RykZT

Italy: http://amzn.to/28Vqwqi

Spain: http://amzn.to/28UaU7r

Germany: http://amzn.to/28Ry5Ol

UK: http://amzn.to/293nHl3
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] anessie:
France, Belgium & Netherlands as well.

Though I would find it truely special if they make a different band version just for those few countries. Curious if you have examples of devices where EU-models have different LTE bands per country.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] conspiracyBE:
Did I miss something? Where can you buy them for Belgium and the Netherlands?
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Ardduz:
It's very likely that they are selling the same version for all EU countries. I wonder if the specs listed on Amazon pages are written by a ZTE employee, for example the Amazon Germany website says in the "Features" section that the supported bands are 1/3/5/7, when the "Description" section lists bands 1/2/3/5/7/8. B20 is so widely used in Europe that there would be no sense to release the phone without it.

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I think he meant that the band 20 is widely used in Belgium and the Netherlands.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] anessie:
Both Amazon.de / .fr ship free to .be so it's where I would expect you to buy one ;)

According to an Italian blogger at the press event ZTE said it will support ALL EU LTE bands, which would mean Spain site is correct and the other 4 amazon websites need to be corrected..

While that is true there are plenty of precedents (OPO, Mi, ZUK Z2, Zen) that all lack it.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Achraf4X:
Did anyone follow the EU launch? Does it come with capacitive navigation buttons in the 4Gb model?
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] anessie:
Unless they intend to fool the press I'd say yes, from the event https://www.instagram.com/p/BHNcKd8hHJB/
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Achraf4X:
Thank you.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] scattydroid:
axon zte 7

just ordered phone on amazon.co.uk 11.15 arriving 30 july
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] oile:
Capacitive buttons and band 20 seems confirmed. Availability in physical stores seems to be postponed to September while in 25-30 July it should be available from these amazon marketplace sellers.

Not being sold and shipped by Amazon itself is a red light for me
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] dakid1235:
Why is it a red light?

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Any idea as to when we can expect some hands on reviews? I imagine this is embargoed at the moment?
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] blair287:
Can you get the grey one yet don't like the gold one.

Have they mentioned about running stock android on it?
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Ardduz:
None of those sellers allow ordering to Finland. What a shame.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Bimbilator:
Ditto

Cheers BimB
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] anessie:
https://twitter.com/ZTE_UK/status/748086199932248064

Can call it official now :good:
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] BritSwedeGuy:
Apparently there's a 2-3 week for delivery on top of that one month wait.

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Grey not available until August according to ZTE UK - I can't get an answer to when in August or when the 6GB RAM model is available.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] BritSwedeGuy:
Full info here http://xdaforums.com/axon-7/how-to/european-launch-t3408519
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] blair287:
Getting fed up with zte now they have a great phone but screwing it over with such a bad launch first counting down to just let pre orders then another 2 months for delivery and also not releasing the grey version at launch not everyone wants Gold.

Now some time in August means note 7 will be out and more competition dumbest move I've ever seen.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] 3mel:
except it'll be half the price of the note.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] blair287:
Might be half the price but what good is half the price if you can never actually get your hands on it lol no way am I getting the gold version I don't care how good the phone is.