Earlier today we told you about a new mini from ZTE for China. Now we’re going to take a look at the ZTE Axon 7 Mini, which has just begun its pre-order period for consumers in the U.S. The ZTE Axon 7 Mini price will begin at $300, which makes in an attractive option given the specifications.

Outside the smartphone world, ZTE still isn’t a well-known brand in the United States. The company has slowly started to change that through their mid-rangers and the new Axon lineup. The ZTE Axon 7 Mini is the latest handset to head stateside, and while it’s not really a mini just like the Z11 mini S, it is a phone to watch if you are in need of a powerful unlocked handset in the states.

• 5.2-inch AMOLED display 1,920 x 1,080
• Octa-core Snapdragon 617
• 3GB of RAM
• 32GB of storage (expandable up to 256GB)
• 16MP rear camera with PDAF and Dual-LED flash
• 8MP front-facing camera
• Fingerprint Scanner
• Stereo Speakers w/ Dolby Atmos
• Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1 LE, A-GPS, GLONASS, NFC, USB Type-C port
• 2,705mAh battery w/ Quick Charge 2.0
• Android 6.0

The metal clad ZTE Axon 7 Mini is a good looking handset, and it’s not going to break the bank at $299.98. The smartphone is available for pre-order and will be available in Ion Gold through Best Buy for 60-days while Amazon, Best Buy, NewEgg, and B&H will get Platinum Gray out of the gate.

Are you interested in the ZTE Axon 7 Mini given its price?

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