ZTE Axon 31 Review: specs and features, camera quality test, gaming benchmark, user opinions and photos

ZTE Axon 31 - pleasant metamorphosis

The Axon line of smartphones from the Chinese company ZTE has been in demand all over the world for some time. The original design of these phones has always been combined with top-end functionality and a number of competitive advantages. However, the period came when the gadget lost its former identity, which, combined with a weak marketing campaign, became the reason for the failure. But it seems that the once famous developer is trying to fix the situation.

It is difficult to criticize the appearance of the novelty. Although it does not provide anything innovative, it has all the attributes of a beautiful modern Android smartphone, namely a cute photomodules block, a frameless screen with a built-in fingerprint scanner and an angled tiny selfie camera. The 44-megapixel front sensor, by the way, performs remarkably well even in difficult photography scenarios. But back to the exterior. You can only scold him for the widespread use of plastic. Such material quickly collects scratches and chips, and in the hand it feels cheaper than glass and metal. But the 6.67-inch AMOLED display incorporates a high resolution FullHD +, and an image refresh rate of 90 hertz, and good brightness and contrast parameters. The PWM effect, which is harmful to the eyes, could spoil the impression, but it is almost completely eliminated by the DC Dimming technology.

The role of technical characteristics is given to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G processor, 6GB / 8GB of RAM and the Adreno 620 video accelerator. The bundle will appeal to both not the most sophisticated gamers (medium-high graphics settings in demanding games, with the exception of the resource-intensive Genshin Impact), and ordinary users. The interface of the optimized Android 11 is free of slowdowns, in tasks such as surfing the web and watching movies, the device shows itself perfectly. Loud stereo speakers help to get additional pleasure from using the device. The chipset used has avoided overheating problems and is endowed with good energy efficiency. The 4400mAh battery will have to be charged once every one and a half to two days. The manufacturer did not provide a slot for microSD cards, but this move is logical when taking into account 128 / 256GB of internal storage.

It is impossible to imagine the life of an active Android user without using cameras. 64-, 8- and 2-megapixel (pair of photosensors) modules may not be the best in the price category, but they are still suitable for day and night shooting. Although the noise reduction system does not remove 100% of the corresponding artifacts, color rendition and detail are good even in mediocre lighting conditions. NFC contactless payments complete the list of advantages of the device and allow you to recommend it for purchase. Balanced and functional solution.