(Telecompaper) ZTE has launched its new Axon phone brand in the US. Like the axon nerves that help keep the mind and body connected, the Axon is the nerve centre of everything you do, according to the company. "Designed in the US for the US", the ZTE Axon will sell unlocked for USD 449.98 from ZTE's website, as well as be available with carriers such as AT&T and T-Mobile. Pre-orders are open now, and shipments will start 27 July. The Axon comes with a 5.5-inch screen in a metal and glass casing in a choice of Phthalo Blue, Ion Gold or Chromium Silver. The LTE Cat 6 smartphone runs Android 5.1 and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor with Adreno 430 GPU, 4 GB RAM, 32 GB memory and 3000 mAh battery with Quick Charge 2.0. In what ZTE claims is an industry first in the US, the Axon features two dedicated audio chipsets for improved sound quality. JBL E13 in-ear headphones are included with the phone. The Axon also comes with dual rear cameras to capture high-resolution images and videos that can be viewed on a 4K TV and an 8-megapixel, wide-angle front camera. In addition, ZTE offers the Axon Passport 1.0, a two-year warranty that also includes free shipping, 30-day buyer's remorse returns and regular upgrades .