ZTE‘s business unit President and President of Nubia Technology, Ni Fei has announced on Weibo that the company will demonstrate its next-generation under-screen camera technology at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) Shanghai.  The company became the first to bless us with the world’s first under-screen camera phone when it launched the Axon 20 last year.

Now, the company is planning to unveil the second-generation version of the impressive technology. We won’t wait for too long to meet with the technology as MWC Shanghai is scheduled to hold next week from February 23 – 25, 2021.

The new camera technology is expected to be the first to utilize the under-screen 3D structured light. The technology will likely be unveiled inside the Axon 30 Pro. This time around, the device will be a flagship model said to pack a Snapdragon 888 chipset. The first-generation under-screen camera technology was launched onboard a mid-range device (Axon 20). The Axon 20 5G comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G processor and a 6.92-inch FHD+ screen.

However, the shift to a flagship model could be an indication that the company has perfected the technology.

GSMA had earlier announced that the 2021 Mobile World Congress Shanghai which is the Asian version will return this year after a hiatus occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic. The exhibition is scheduled to be held at the Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC) from February 23 to 25, 2021. It will be one of the largest and most anticipated events of its kind in recent months.

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The ZTE Axon 20 5G is one of the first devices to launch with an under-display selfie camera. The technology is expected to pick up this year, but based on DxOMark’s review of the phone’s selfie camera, it shows that under-display cameras still have a pretty long way to go.

DxOMark has awarded the phone an overall selfie score of 26! That is miles from the 104 points scored by the Huawei Mate 40 Pro, or for a fair comparison, the 88 points scored by the Mi 10 Ultra.

The review lab says in its review that the Axon 20 5G’s 32MP selfie camera is plagued by a host of image quality problems, though its exposure and focus are fairly stable. The overall score is broken down into 10 points for photo and 51 points for video.

Some of the major issues are the phone’s narrow dynamic range and underexposure in very low light. That is not surprising considering the camera is sitting behind the display. The Axon 20 also struggles with colors in photos and there are visible white balance casts regardless of the condition you shoot in.

For videos, the phone does a bit better but still sits almost at the bottom of DxOMark’s list. The low dynamic range is said to result in clipping in both shadows and highlights. There is color degradation and the noise level is high in all shooting conditions.

The Axon 20 5G may have found a neat way to hide the selfie camera but if you enjoy taking selfies or frequently use your phone for video calls, then you should avoid it. You can read the full review here.

ZTE’s upcoming Axon 30 Pro 5G will bring the second generation of under-display selfie cameras and it is expected to be better than its predecessor. However, it remains to be seen how many improvements it will bring.

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A couple of months back, Chinese tech giant ZTE unveiled the world’s first smartphone with an Under Display camera – the Axon 20  5G. The smartphone has now gotten a teardown treatment by Zach from the YouTube channel JerryRigEverything.

The Under Display camera is the major focus of the Axon 20 5G and that is reflected in the special attention given to it. After analyzing the camera, the Youtuber then proceeded to the usually Scratch, Bend and Burn tests to determine if the device is worth the salt.

For the scratch test, like most other devices with a glass display, it scratches at a level 6 on the Mohs scale of hardness. Zach’s blade was able to chip some chunks clean off the frame because it is made from plastic. Also, the rear panel and camera cutouts are both made from regular glass with the back panel having a cool glossy finish.

The scratch test was also carried out on the under-display optical fingerprint sensor and even after scratches from a level 7 mineral pick it was still able to unlock the phone with ease. However, a quick burn near the selfie cam area of the display messes with its hiding properties and leaves a more visible trail.

During the bend test, the device experienced a slight bend. That isn’t a surprise as the device utilized a plastic frame but despite bending slightly, the device still remains intact.

As a reminder, the Axon 20 5G has a 6.92-inch OLED display with a 2460 x 1080p resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. It is powered by a Snapdragon 765G processor that draws juice from a 4220mAh battery with support for 30W wired fast charging and Quick Charge 4+.

The phone has four rear cameras – a 64MP primary camera, an 8MP ultrawide angle camera, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 2MP macro camera. The camera under the display is a 32MP sensor. The phone also has an in-display fingerprint scanner, an “under-screen speaker”, and runs Android 10 out of the box.

The Axon 20 5G was recently unveiled for a price tag of $449 for the global market.

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Earlier this month, ZTE’s first smartphone with an under-display camera, the Axon 20 5G was announced for the global market. However, details about the price and availability were not revealed but interested buyers in select countries could make their reservations. Today, the price has now been announced and it is available to purchase in a handful of regions.

The Axon 20 5G is available for purchase in Europe, Asia, and Africa. The specific countries are listed below. ZTE is offering the phone in a single configuration and just one color variant. In China, the phone comes in three configurations 6+128GB, 8+128GB, and 8+256GB but global buyers can only purchase the 8+128GB version for a price tag of $449/€449/£419. It is also only available in black.

Purchasing the ZTE phone is not straightforward as interested buyers have to get an invite code (seriously, ZTE?) before they can purchase. To get the code, you have to join ZTE’s New Vision Club and take a quiz. The quiz’ page says “if you pass the test with flying colors, you will receive an invite code within 72 hours”.

Our New Vision Club Event has just launched. For a limited time, you will have the chance to buy a limited edition Black ZTE Axon 20 5G that is only available if you get an invitation code in our event https://t.co/at7iuIMZHt pic.twitter.com/yLAiBh0xCL

— ZTE Device (@ZTEDevice) December 21, 2020

The quiz asks a bunch of questions about the phone such as how the under-display camera technology was pulled off and your favorite feature of the phone. You should read the launch article to get answers to some of the questions.

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These are the following countries where the Axon 20 5G is available for purchase:

• Europe – Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine, and the UK.
• Asia – Malaysia, Korea, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, and UAE.
• Africa – South Africa.

The Axon 20 5G has a 6.92-inch OLED display with a 2460 x 1080 resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. It is powered by a Snapdragon 765G processor that draws juice from a 4220mAh battery with support for 30W wired fast charging and Quick Charge 4+.

The phone has four rear cameras – a 64MP primary camera, an 8MP ultrawide angle camera, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 2MP macro camera. The camera under the display is a 32MP sensor. The phone also has an in-display fingerprint scanner, an “under-screen speaker”, and runs Android 10 out of the box.

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Back in September, Chinese tech giant ZTE unveiled the Axon 20 5G in China. The smartphone has been on sale in China but the global release has been elusive until now. ZTE has opened reservation for the Axon 20 5G is some markets outside China.

In case you are interested in buying the smartphone, you can make a reservation right now by just typing your email address. The device will acaully start shipping on December 21. ZTE ha also indicated that there are limited number of units available at the moment. Howwever, you’ll have to make sure you reside in one of these countries listed below to make a reservation.

• United Kingdom
• European Union
• Japan
• South Korea
• Thailand
• Malaysia
• Philippines
• United Arab Emirates
• Ukraine
• Saudi Arabia
• South Africa

The price is yet to be unveiled by ZTE on its official global website but we expect that to be done before the scheduled shipping date.

As a reminder, the Axon 20 5G packs a 6.92-inch OLED screen that covers 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut and supports 10-bit color depth. The display also supports a 90Hz high refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, and provides a true, unobstructed full-screen view. The display has an FHD+ resolution of 2460×1080 pixels.

Apart from the under-screen camera, the Axon 20 5G also features an ultra-thin design with a thickness of 7.98 mm. The entire smartphone weighs 198 grams, making it relatively light (this can be subjective) and thin to hold. You also get an under-screen speaker and under-screen fingerprint scanner onboard the device.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chipset fires up the Axon 20 5G. The processor is a 7nm octa-core chipset with a Kryo 475 Prime core (Cortex-A76) clocked at 2.4GHz, a Kryo 475 Gold core (Cortex-A76) clocked at 2.2GHz and six Kryo 475 Silver cores (Cortex-A55) clocked at 1.8GHz.

The processor is paired with 6GB RAM and there is also an 8GB RAM version. The phone comes in 128GB and 256GB storage options. Keeping the lights on is a 4220mAh battery which charges via a USB-C port. The phone supports Qualcomm Quick Charge 4+ and supports 30W fast-charging.

The rear panel of the Axon 20 5G is made of high-hardness 3D curved glass with a ten-layer structure stack design. The panel is coated using vacuum optical coating thus forming a nano-level streamer illusion texture. The back houses a Quad camera setup stacked at the upper left corner. The sensors include a 64MP Ultra-high pixel main camera. There is also an 8MP 120-degree ultra-wide-angle camera, a 2MP depth of field lens, and a 2MP macro lens.

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ZTE announced the ZTE Axon 20 5G smartphone in September. It arrived as the world’s first smartphone with an in-display selfie camera. Hence, the smartphone can offer a truly full-screen experience. Today, the company took to Weibo to confirm the arrival of the ZTE Axon 20 Extreme Edition.

The ZTE Axon 20 Extreme Edition can be seen sporting an orange-colored back panel. It has a large-sized Axon branding on it. The rear side of the phone also features a quad-camera system. Since the device is dubbed as Extreme Edition, it is likely to feature a different chipset.

The Axon 20 5G was fueled by the Snapdragon 765G. At present, there is no word on the specifications of the Axon 20 5G Extreme Edition. Hopefully, the Chinese brand will soon share more details on the Axon 20 5G Extreme Edition. While the front design of the phone is not shown, the Chinese text on the poster states that it also features an in-screen selfie camera.

ZTE Axon 20 5G specifications and features

The Axon 20 5G has a 6.92-inch OELD display that produces a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2460 pixels. A fingerprint sensor is integrated under the display. It is preinstalled with Android 10 OS and MiFavor 10.5. The Snapdragon 765G SoC is assisted by 6 GB / 8 GB of RAM. The phone comes with up to 256 GB of native storage.

The Axon 20 5G has a 32-megapixel under-display camera. It has a quad-camera setup that includes a 64-megapixel primary lens with f/1.8 aperture, an 8-megapixel ultrawide sensor with 120-degree FOV, a 2-megapixel macro lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. It is backed by a 4,220mAh battery that supports 30W fast charging. The handset is available in colors like black, gold, purple, and blue in the home market.

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ZTE revealed a couple of weeks back that it will launch a smartphone equipped with an under-display fingerprint sensor. Later on, details emerged that the phone will adopt the moniker Axon 20 5G and we also saw some of the details and renders via leaks and teasers. True to its word, the company has gone official with the Axon 20 5G. The smartphone comes as the world’s first under-display camera phone.

Axon 20 5G: Specs & Features

The Axon 20 5G’s main selling point is definitely the under-display camera which it packs and that has a high influence on the display design. The Axon 20 5G packs a 6.92-inch OLED screen that covers 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut and supports 10-bit color depth. The display also supports a 90Hz high refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, and provides a true, unobstructed full-screen view. The display has an FHD+ resolution of 2460×1080 pixels.

ZTE says it was able to achieve the under-screen camera design by deploying five core technologies, including special materials, dual-control chips, unique driver circuits, a special pixel matrix, and an in-house selfie algorithm. With these technologies, ZTE was able to overcome numerous technical challenges during research and development.

The company also uses a high-transparency material for the display that balances the performance of the display and the front camera. The material includes new organic and inorganic films, thereby improving the light input of the display area to the front camera.

Moreover, a built-in independent dual-control chip and integrated driver circuits have been employed to enable the color synchronization between the front camera and the conventional display. In addition, a unique driver circuit layout design and precision miniaturization components have been used to avoid interference, and restrain the impact on the front camera. ZTE also created a special matrix that can optimize pixels and improve display consistency, thereby creating a more natural transition. The technology sounds similar to Xiaomi’s own under-display camera solution.

Furthermore, ZTE’s front-camera selfie algorithm has optimized the performance of the camera under several lighting conditions. It also supports automatic dynamic range adjustment, hence the great improvement of the photo clarity and the image contrast.

Apart from the under-screen camera, the Axon 20 5G also features an ultra-thin design with a thickness of 7.98 mm. The entire smartphone weighs 198 grams, making it relatively light (this can be subjective) and thin to hold. You also get an under-screen speaker and under-screen fingerprint scanner onboard the device.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chipset fires up the Axon 20 5G. The mid-range SoC has become quite popular with many Chinese smartphone brands with models such as the Mi 10 Lite 5G, Redmi K30i 5G, OPPO Reno 4/4 Pro, OnePlus Nord, Nubia Red Magic 5G Lite, and several others utilizing the chipset. The processor is a 7nm octa-core chipset with a Kryo 475 Prime core (Cortex-A76) clocked at 2.4GHz, a Kryo 475 Gold core (Cortex-A76) clocked at 2.2GHz and six Kryo 475 Silver cores (Cortex-A55) clocked at 1.8GHz.

The processor is paired with 6GB RAM and there is also an 8GB RAM version. The phone comes in 128GB and 256GB storage options.

The rear panel of the Axon 20 5G is made of high-hardness 3D curved glass with a ten-layer structure stack design. The panel is coated using vacuum optical coating thus forming a nano-level streamer illusion texture. The back houses a Quad camera setup stacked at the upper left corner. The sensors include a 64MP Ultra-high pixel main camera. There is also an 8MP 120-degree ultra-wide-angle camera, a 2MP depth of field lens, and a 2MP macro lens.

Further, the ZTE Axon 20 5G is equipped with as many as 12 antennas, 3-4 more antennas than those of other suppliers. It adopts a 360-degree surround integrated design. The 12 antennas are intelligently arranged around the mobile phone, and each has its own functions. The phone comes with dual-band 5G. When the mobile network environment becomes weak and the network speed of a 5G card is too slow, ZTE Axon 20’s unique network detection algorithm can intelligently identify and automatically switch wireless data services to the second 5G SIM instantly, realizing 5G dual-card seamless switch to ensure smooth networking.

Keeping the lights on is a 4220mAh battery which charges via a USB-C port. The phone supports Qualcomm Quick Charge 4+ and supports 30W fast-charging.

Pricing & Availability

As for the pricing, ZTE Axon 20 5G 6GB + 128GB variant starts at 2198 yuan ($322). The 8GB+128GB version is priced at 2498 yuan (~$366) while the 8GB + 256GB option goes for 2798 yuan (~$410). The phone is presently on pre-order and will go on sale on September 10 in China.

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Smartphone manufacturers have been working on under-display camera technology for years, and now it is ready for a commercial launch. ZTE is all set to launch the world’s first in-display camera smartphone in a couple of days.

Now, ahead of the launch, ZTE has confirmed that the upcoming Axon 20 5G smartphone is using third-generation in-display camera sensor technology. As per the report, this was confirmed by ZTE’s executive Lv Qianhao in response to a user’s question on Weibo.

In this technology, only two-thousandth of the entire screen is used for the camera sensor behind the display, which is just about a small square-inch. The company adds that its Research & Development team managed to achieve the desired output after working day and night to fine-tune the technology.

Furthermore, the screen is also divided into seven different layers — cover glass, polarizer, encapsulation glass, cathode, OLED, array, and substrate glass. It has been given an anti-reflective treatment to maximize transparency and suppress optical diffraction.

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ZTE’s confirmation about using third-generation in-display camera technology comes at a time when Xiaomi has also showcased its own third-gen tech. It revealed the technology showcasing a working prototype and detailed the improvements. It utilizes a self-developed pixel arrangement and achieves light transmittance through the sub-pixel gap area. The company said that the tech is ready for mass-production and will be in the market in 2021.

As per the reports, the ZTE Axon 20 5G smartphone features a 6.92-inch OLED display with a screen resolution of 2460 x 1080 pixels without any kind of notch. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G along with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.

On the back, the device has a quad-camera setup that includes a 64MP primary sensor, an 8MP secondary sensor, and two other 2MP sensors. On the front side, it is equipped with a 32MP snapper for taking selfies and video calling. The device is expected to be available in four color options — Black Hole Gravity, Streamer Sea Salt, Phantom Orange Wind, and Purple Moon. To know more about the phone, it’s pricing and availability details, we will have to wait for the official launch on 1st September, just a couple of days from today.

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The Axon 20 5G will launch as the first smartphone in the world with an in-display camera. The mid-range phone will be unveiled on September 1, and the president of ZTE Mobile, Ni Fei, has been teasing us with new details. The latest is an image that shows the color variants the phone will be available in.

We already know the phone will come in black but the new render shows the phone in three other colors. There is a really pretty purple variant alongside gold and sky blue colorways. All four colors have light streaks that run across their backs.

The top executive also created a poll asking fans to choose the official names for the colorways. The option with the highest number of votes will be chosen.

The Axon 20 5G will have a 6.29-inch AMOLED screen with a fingerprint scanner underneath. It will be powered by the Snapdragon 765G Mobile Platform paired with up to 12GB of RAM while storage options will go up to 256GB.

The device will pack quad rear cameras in a 64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP configuration while the in-display selfie camera is a 32MP sensor. ZTE will ship the phone with a 4120mAh battery with support for fast charging and it will run Android 10 out of the box.

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Earlier this week, ZTE officially announced to launch the world’s first under-display camera smartphone called Axon 20 5G on September 1. Since then, the company has been teasing this handset with promos and renders. One of the firm’s executives has now revealed some tidbits regarding the development of this phone to the Chinese media.

Lu Qianhao, Director of Consumer Experience at ZTE told Chinese media (via MyDrivers) that they spent more than 20 months in R&D to give birth to ZTE Axon 20 5G. He admitted that under-display camera technology is extremely difficult, complex, and expensive to achieve.

Back in June, Brian Shen, Vice President of OPPO also made a similar statement. He mentioned the development phase as a “tortuous path”. And even asked people to not expect good quality images from the first-gen products. But he did say that one day, this tech will be perfected with incremental improvements.

It is rumored that OPPO is not satisfied with the picture quality of the under-display cameras yet even though they were the first to showcase it publicly in December 2019 at OPPO INNO DAY conference in Shenzhen, China.

On the other hand, Ni Fei, President of ZTE Mobile Devices said that they carried out a blind selfie camera test for Axon 20 5G and the participants did not find any issue with image quality.

Having said that, the upcoming ZTE Axon 20 5G is rumoured to feature Visionox OLED panel for the under-display camera solution. Earlier in July, news broke out that the display manufacturer had shipped $500 million worth of this type of panels to Huawei and Xiaomi.

Interestingly, the world’s first under-display camera smartphone will not be a flagship. According to TENAA, the Axon 20 5G will be powered by the mid-range Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chipset. But due to that selfie camera, the phone may be priced higher than other normal 5G handsets with this very same silicon.

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The Axon 20 5G phone debuting on Sept. 1 in China will be the world’s first smartphone with under-display camera technology. The phone is rumored to be equipped with Visionox’s under-display camera solution. The images and specifications of the phone have already appeared on TENAA. Now, ZTE Mobile Business President Ni Fei has shared a render of the Axon 20 5G to reveal its front and rear design.

The ZTE Axon 20 5G render does not really manage to show the thickness of its bezels. Even after making the image bright, the thickness of the side and low bezels is not clearly visible. The 6.92-inch OLED panel of the Axon 20 5G has an under-screen camera because of which it has a notch-less appeal.

A fingerprint reader is also integrated with the massive display. The screen offers 1080 x 2460 pixels Full HD+ resolution. It is unclear whether the screen offers a high refresh rate. The right side of the phone has buttons for volume up, volume down, and power.

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There is a rectangle-camera housing on the backside of the device. It is populated with four cameras and an LED flash. The primary lens in the setup is of 64-megapixel. It is assisted by an 8-megapixel camera, and a pair of 2-megapixel sensors.

The Android 10 OS runs on the device and it is expected to debut in RAM variants of up 12 GB and storage choices of up to 256 GB. It has a microSD card slot for more storage. The phone houses a 4,120mAh rated battery. The device will be also equipped with fast charging capabilities.

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ZTE’s upcoming Axon 20 5G will be the world’s first commercially-available smartphone with an in-display selfie camera when it launches on September 1. Today, the Chinese manufacturer released a special post highlighting all the other technologies it brought to the market first.

1. Grand S II – World’s first phone with voice control technology

   Nowadays, it is easy to call on the voice assistant on your phone to carry out certain functions such as making a call, turning on/off Bluetooth, or launching an app. However, before Google Assistant and Siri became mainstream, ZTE was the first manufacturer to announce a phone you could operate simply by voice. This phone was called the ZTE Grand S II and it was announced in late 2014. You could even unlock the phone with your voice.

   

2. Grand S III – World’s first smartphone” with an eye-based biometric solution

   A few months after announcing the Grand S II, ZTE set another record when it launched the Grand S III at the 2015 edition of the Mobile World Congress. The phone was the first in the world with an eye-based biometric solution. The technology dubbed Eyeprint ID was able to unlock the phone by scanning the user’s eyes and the pattern of the blood vessels in them. It was a secure solution that could be used for payment as it was unique to each person.

   

3. Axon Mini – World’s first smartphone with a pressure-sensitive screen
   

   The Axon Mini launched as the first phone with a pressure-sensitive screen. Announced in July of 2015, the phone had a force touch display which means certain menus and options would become available depending on how much pressure you applied when pressing the display.

   

4. Axon M – World’s first foldable dual-screen phone (actually not true!)

   Before the Surface Duo, there was the Axon M. Just like Microsoft’s Android-powered device, the 2017 ZTE Axon M also launched with dual displays. ZTE claims it is the world’s first foldable dual-screen phone but that is not true. The 2011 Kyocera Echo and the 2012 Sony Tablet P arrived well before it did and with dual-displays too.

   

5. Axon 10 Pro 5G – First commercially-available 5G phone in China
   

   The Axon 10 Pro 5G launched as the first 5G commercially-available 5G phone in China. It was also the first 5G smartphone in Northern Europe and the Middle East.

   

6. Axon 11 SE 5G – First 5G phone to support all 4 major Chinese operators
   

   The Axon 11 SE 5G launched as the first smartphone in China to be compatible with 5G networks from all of China’s four major carriers.

ZTE has sure made its mark in the mobile industry and we are pretty excited to see how great the Axon 20 5G is at taking pictures and recording videos with its in-display camera.

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History will be made on September 1 when ZTE unveils the first commercially-available phone with an in-display front-facing camera. Ni Fei, the president of ZTE, has released a render that shows the front of the said device which will launch as the Axon 20 5G.

The image shows the phone will have pretty slim bezels, however, the bottom one is a bit thicker than the rest. The Axon 20 5G has three buttons on the right side of the frame. You can already tell they are the volume control buttons and the power button. The left side is bare and we can’t see the top and bottom.

The wallpaper used for the phone shows the front-facing camera design that the mobile industry as adopted in recent times. There is the left-cornered punch hole and the centered punch hole on the left while the pill-shaped punch hole and the motorized pop-up selfie camera are on the right. The image in the middle depicts the under-display camera which is not visible.

The Axon 20 5G will have a 6.92-inch FHD+ OLED display. It will be powered by a 2.4GHz octa-core processor believed to be the Snapdragon 765G, have up to 12GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage. The under-display camera is a 32MP sensor while the back is home to a 64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP quad camera setup.

ZTE will ship the phone with a 4120mAh battery, an in-display fingerprint scanner, and Android 10 out of the box.

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Today, ZTE took to Weibo to confirm that it will be announcing the ZTE Axon 20 5G phone on Sept. 1 in China. As it is known, it will be introduced as the world’s first smartphone with under-display camera technology.

Last week, ZTE’s President for Mobile Devices Ni Fei first confirmed that ZTE will be the world’s first smartphone brand to announce a smartphone with under-display camera technology. The Weibo post through which Fei confirmed the smartphone revealed that it could be called ‘ZTE A20 5G.’

It is known through SRRC and TENAA certification that the model number of the device is ZTE A2121. Since the ZTE 2020 debuted as an Axon series phone called ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G, it appeared that the ZTE A2121 could be an Axon series handset. Today, the Chinese firm confirmed that the device will be breaking cover as ZTE Axon 20 5G on Sept. 1

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ZTE Axon 20 5G specifications

The TENAA appearance of the ZTE Axon A20 5G revealed that its dimensions are 172.1 x 77.9 x 7.9mm. The handset is fitted with a 1080 x 2460 pixels Full HD+ resolution supporting screen of 6.92 inches. There is no selfie camera notch or punch-hole on the display. The 32-megapixel front-facing camera is embedded under the display. It is speculated that ZTE has incorporated China-based Visionox’s under-display camera technology.

An unidentified 2.4GHz octa-core smartphone powers the smartphone. The device may arrive in 6 GB, 8 GB, and 12 GB RAM variants and 64 GB, 128 GB, and 256 GB storage models in China. The phone will come preinstalled with Android 10 OS.

The Axon 20 5G will be flaunting a 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad-camera system. It is backed by a rated battery of 4,120mAh and it supports rapid charging.

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ZTE is expected to launch the first phone with an under-display camera soon. The device which should arrive as the Axon 20 5G has now appeared on TENAA, baring its spec sheet and exposing its design. Surprisingly, it also reveals the phone is not a flagship.

Listed as the ZTE A2121, the phone has a 6.92-inch OLED display with a 2460 x 1080 resolution. There is a 2.4GHz octa-core processor inside the device paired with 6GB, 8GB, or 12GB of RAM and 64GB, 128GB, or 256GB of expandable storage.

The clock speed of the chipset gives it away that it is not a flagship SoC. It is not any of  Qualcomm such as the Snapdragon 865 which is clocked at 2.84GHz or the Snapdragon 865 Plus that has its prime core clocked at 3.1GHz. It is not even the Dimensity 1000+, as that is clocked at 2.6GHz.

The chipset in the phone is the Snapdragon 765G, the same one that powers the Axon 11 5G. It is a capable processor, but who would have thought that the first phone with an under-display selfie camera won’t be a flagship.

ZTE has equipped the phone with four cameras – a 64MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultrawide angle camera, and two 2MP sensors which should be a depth sensor and a macro sensor. The selfie camera buried under the display is a 32MP sensor.

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The Axon 20 5G will ship with Android 10 out of the box. There will be a 4120mAh battery under the hood along with support for fast charging. TENAA also confirms that there is a fingerprint scanner under the display.

With respect to design, the phone is sure missing a notch, and when we brightened the image showing the front of the device, we didn’t see a punch-hole, leading to the conclusion that the phone does have an under-display camera.

The back of the Axon 20 5G is curved and is home to a rectangular camera housing that holds four sensors and an LED flash. Personally, I prefer the camera housing of the Axon 11 5G over this. There is a ZTE logo below the camera housing and “AXON 5G” is printed at the bottom of the phone. The listing reveals the device will be available in two colorways – Cold Flame Blue and Dazzling White.

ZTE is yet to announce a launch date for the phone but we expect it to be around the corner seeing as it has been certified by TENAA.

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Many smartphone OEMs are working on phones with under display camera technology. It is speculated that flagship phones arriving in 2021 could be sporting the new camera technology to offer users with full experience without any notch or punch-hole cutout. While multiple smartphone manufacturers are working on the technology, ZTE has jumped the gun to confirm that it will be soon launching the world’s first under display camera smartphone. It appears that the ZTE Axon 20 5G could be the first phone to sport the technology.

Ni Fei who was appointed as ZTE’s President of Mobile Devices in June took to Weibo today to confirm that ZTE will launch the world’s first smartphone with under display camera technology. Fei did not reveal the name or launch date of the smartphone. However, a well-known Chinese tipster has revealed that the advanced selfie camera technology will be first seen on the ZTE A20 5G.

The tipster shared a screenshot to reveal that the ZTE A2021 phone that has bagged certification from the State Radio Regulation of China (SRRC) will be debuting as the ZTE A20 5G. it appears that the handset could actually arrive as an Axon series phone.

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The ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G flagship that went official earlier this year has an A2020 model number. Hence, the SRRC certified A2021 could be the Axon 20 5G phone. At present, there is no word on the specs of the device.

As far as the under display camera technology is concerned with Axon 20 5G is concerned, ZTE is likely to make use of China-based Visionox’s solution. Last month, Visionex confirmed that it has started the mass production of its under display camera solution and phones featuring will be debuting soon.

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