Reddit reviews ZTE Axon 7 Unlocked smartphone,64GB ROM 4GB RAM, US Warranty (Grey)

You absolutely do. ZTE Axon 7 is less than a half the amount you mentioned and can be easily flashed with LineageOS (successor of Cyanogen). https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FUF1JKE/

I just replaced my wife's Moto 2014 with the ZTE Axon 7 for her birthday.

It's only $350 on amazon.

Marques' Review

After looking at a couple options (Moto G5 plus would be good for your budget, Moto Z play is better for battery), I reckon you might want to go with the ZTE Axon 7. Doesn't have the battery you want, but in terms of everything else it's pretty close to the Asus Zenfone 3 zoom and is CDMA compatible.

Here's the comparison (http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=8067&idPhone2=8509)

The ZTE Axon 7 has a better processor (Snapdragon 820 vs 625), better screen (1440p vs 1080p [both are 5.5" and AMOLED]), upgradable to Nougat, is 4GB RAM/64GB storage. While it's battery is decent (3250 mAh), it's not really in the same wheelhouse as the Zenfone's 5000 mAh. It does come with quick-charging 3.0, however, so hopefully that might mitigate the sacrifice. Also, it looks pretty sick. It's currently $370 on amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/ZTE-Axon-Unlocked-smartphone-Warranty/dp/B01FUF1JKE/

• ZTE Axon 7 (not pictured)
  
  
• J&D Slim Case for ZTE Axon 7
  
  
• Dell Inspiron i5378 13.3" laptop
  
  
• Snoopy Decal (very important)
  
  
• Microsoft Arc Bluetooth Mouse (Surface Edition)
  
  
• CRKT Squid
  
  
• Sennheiser CX 2.00 IE Headphones
  
  
• TUL Pen
  
  
• VIPERTEK VTS-881 Micro Stun Gun/Flashlight
  
  
• VMEI Fidget Spinner

What state do you live in? Because you can order from B&H and you won't get charged sales tax(unless you live in NY/NJ) and there's free shipping: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1257204-REG/zte_a7g331_axon_7_64gb_smartphone.html

Newegg has a free $10 cable included with the purchase of a Axon 7: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16875705055

And then Amazon if you have Prime: https://www.amazon.com/ZTE-Axon-Unlocked-Smartphone-Warranty/dp/B01FUF1JKE

Personally I'd probably buy it from B&H because of saving on sales tax and usually B&H orders take ~3 days to get to my house in SoCal(as long as I order on a Sunday/Monday lol).

https://www.amazon.com/ZTE-Axon-Unlocked-smartphone-Warranty/dp/B01FUF1JKE/ref=sr_1_1?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1498481680&sr=1-1&keywords=zte+axon+7

$369.98 USD = $489 CAD

If they won't ship to Canada use a forwarding service. One example

https://mailnetwork.com/?gclid=Cj0KEQjw4cLKBRCZmNTvyovvj-4BEiQAl_sgQncevbNtFDQ3QFktuxw30vmi3_KevpLyDsm9KnzdoVEaAj6I8P8HAQ

There is nothing definite if there will even be an Axon 8, especially after ZTE announced the Nubia Z17. If there is an upgrade to the Z17 it will probably cost over $500 USD

http://www.nubiamobileshop.com/nubia-z17-6gb-ram-android-nougat-4g-lte-phone-black-64gb.html?utm_source=google_shopping

If you are considering battery life then you can go for the [Zte axon 7] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B01FUF1JKE/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1484313789&sr=1-2&keywords=zte+axon+7&condition=used&&linkCode=ll2&tag=dimz04-20&linkId=80e80881e3fc04bb86fe718684b92d59). Comparing it to the gs7 it has similar specs such as processor performance and gb ram.

[It's $350 on Amazon as well.] (https://www.amazon.com/ZTE-Axon-unlocked-smartphone-Warranty/dp/B01FUF1JKE/ref=sr_1_1?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1480095416&sr=1-1&keywords=axon+7) Though nothing else is bundled besides the standard Axon 7 stuff.

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[ZTE Axon 7 unlocked smartphone,64GB Grey (US Warranty)] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FUF1JKE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_huNnybT3F4TJY)

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And at $400:
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And:
[Moto X Pure Edition Unlocked Smartphone, 64 GB Black (U.S. Warranty)] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0178Q8PUK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_9ZNnybK72HE59)

ZTE axon 7 sounds like a good fit for you, the good news is its on sale right now

Thanks for the info! I started looking at the OnePlus 3t and stumbled across the ZTE Axon 7 Does the one in this link look ok? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FUF1JKE/ref=twister_B01JL0VESG?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1