ZTE Axon vs Galaxy S6: Offering the best technical sheet

Earlier this week, ZTE officially lifted the curtain. ZTE Axonan impressive smartphone that brings together the best technologies of the moment Just under 450 euros. A kind of premature OnePlus 2 that could easily outshine the next Chinese flagship killer arriving at the end of the month. It’s none other than the Galaxy S6.

• To read : ZTE Axon, 4GB RAM and large 5.5 inch QHD display

ZTE Axon vs Galaxy S6, two flagships designed for competition

Screen

The Galaxy S6 is without a doubt the best display of the two smartphones. The latter is based on Super AMOLED technology, which offers more vibrant colors and better viewing angles. In addition, in terms of comfort, its 5.1-inch format is more pleasant to hold than a 5.5-inch giant.

The screen of ZTE Axon, designed by Sharp, offers 2560 x 1440 pixel definition and 534 dpi resolution. Its 5.5-inch format will make it the ideal companion for videos and games. Besides display technologies, it’s primarily a matter of choice between the phablet format or a more compact format that will make a difference.

Yield

We’re not going to lie to each other on this side, the Exynos 7420 processor is the most powerful of all mobile Socs currently, and the Snapdragon 810 weighs next to nothing. However, here it is accompanied by a near-stock version Android, and best of all 4GB of RAM. It is a proven combination in the Xiaomi Mi Note Pro, the smartphone with the best results with the Qualcomm chip, and it is not impossible for the ZTE Axon to surprise us on this side as well.

Autonomy

Despite the optimizations offered by the Exynos 7420 processor in terms of autonomy, the Galaxy S6 lags a little behind the competition with its 2550 mAh battery. With 3000mAh of juice you would think the ZTE Axon would outperform its rival. But that means nothing as the LG G4, which also offers a 3000mAh battery and a 5.5-inch Quad HD display, performs less well than the S6.

On the other hand, we will appreciate the fact that both support each other. fast chargingAlthough the S6 is still advantageous in terms of comfort, unlike its rival, it also offers wireless charging.

Design

At this level, both offer their own recipe. After years of plastic, Samsung is playing around with Gorilla Glass 4, a mix of glass and aluminum to offer a premium design. A truly successful bet since the design of the two S6s has been praised by many users, even if some still don’t forgive Samsung.Leaving the SD slot and removable battery.

The ZTE Axon also doesn’t offer SD slot or removable battery, and it also has a metal shell The best effect. Visually, the two smartphones have absolutely nothing in common. The Galaxy S6 plays deftly and the Axon is very bulky. However, its dimensions are acceptable for a 5.5-inch smartphone and its design does not go unnoticed.

Camera

According to the latest DxOMark ranking, the Galaxy S6’s 16-megapixel camera with OIS optical stabilization is one of the best. It produces clear images with lifelike colors and excels in low light thanks to its f/1.9 aperture.

• To read : Our full review of the Samsung Galaxy S6

He said that with dual 13+2 megapixel rear photo sensors, the latest ZTE is far from falling behind the competition. It’s a technology that has proven itself in the HTC One M8 last year, allowing you to easily play around with blur effects, sometimes with pretty impressive results. The first examples of photographs taken with the camera look convincing in any case.

On the front, the Axon offers an 8-megapixel photo sensor versus 5 megapixels for its rival. What great selfies are made.

Price

At this level, there’s no need to delay any longer to find out who won, as the Galaxy S6, which was launched in April, is priced at $449 versus €709 for the Galaxy S6, even if the latter is slowly starting to drop. . Of course, the two are not in the same niche. ZTE’s passion is, in a way, the same as its smartphones, and specifically the OnePlus 2 and OnePlus 2’s goal: a more aggressive price than the competition.

Overall, at certain points, the Galaxy S6 does have the advantage, but it doesn’t make its rival any less believable, and above all, it’s not that detracting from its value for money, which outstrips many competitors.