ZTE Axon review

An unlocked Android phone that balances price and specs

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ZTE Axon review

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Rear-facing camera

ZTE Axon review

ZTE Axon review

ZTE Axon review

Soft images, even with enough light

ZTE Axon review

ZTE Axon review

ZTE Axon review

ZTE Axon review

It does focus fast enough, thankfully

ZTE Axon review

Front-facing camera

ZTE Axon review

With flash

ZTE Axon review

Without flash

ZTE Axon review

Matt Swider
Matt Swider
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