ZTE was the first manufacturer to mass-produce an Under-display Camera phone. And recently, the brand launched the latest generation of Under-display Camera phone— the AXON 30. We all know that the performance of the first generation Under-display Camera on Axon 20 was not perfect. So can the Axon 30 finally give us a complete full screen experience?

Let’s find out!

ZTE Axon 30 Review: Under Screen Display Camera

The experience of using this screen is excellent most of the time. Because there is no hole-punch, the full screen is particularly good when watching videos.

The front camera area performs almost identically to the other areas at normal viewing distances. So performance of the new generation Under-display Camera is much better than the Axon 20, and it’s finally a usable technology.

But! Be warned, if you’re being fussy, there’s a lot more to talk about this screen.

Why?

Well, the display is not really perfect. Not to mention that this screen can’t do 2k resolution. Since it has to add an Under-display Camera, it uses RGB Delta pixels, so the detail is a bit lower than Diamond-like pixels.

Secondly, there will be rainbow lines in the oblique view, and the Under-display Camera area will be easily visible under the influence of these rainbow lines. Even if you look at it from the front, some traces of the Under-display Camera can still be seen, at close range.

In low brightness, this will be even more obvious. Further, In extreme cases, you’ll find the appearance of tiny text around the Under-display Camera area. Since the chip controlling the Under-display Camera area can only control multiple pixels with a single circuit, the text edges will appear noticeably jagged. Of course, these drawbacks are rare in everyday use, so whether you would give up some high-end screen features for a full screen is entirely up to your own preference.

Axon 30 Review: Selfie Camera Quality

Now that we have talked about the quality of the screen, it’s time to talk about its front camera photo quality. If you’ve seen our MIX 4 Hands on Review, you’ll know how bad the Under-display Camera can be. Thanks to the AI processing, the front camera’s photo results are at the passing line. Although many details of the image have been lost, but at least the look and feel is not bad. But when it comes to video recording, which AI can’t handle, it’s probably only a little better than a laptop’s camera. So users who like to take selfies should choose other phones.

ZTE Axon 30 Review: Hardware & Gaming Performance

The Axon 30 features the Snapdragon 870 as its SOC, which we all have come to love. In Antutu Benchmark it scores 688,114, while in 3D Mark it gets a score of 4223, and in Geekbench 961 in single-core, and 3081 points in multi-core.

The Benchmark performance is conservative, but the gaming performance is not bad. PUBG basically runs at full 60fps throughout. While Genshin Impact does not run at full 60 fps, the frame rate curve fluctuates less and there is no frame lock. The average frame rate of 40.7FPS will still ensure a good gaming experience. Brightridge also performs similarly and has good temperature control. If you’re not looking for extreme frame rates, this phone is still pretty good for gaming.

ZTE Axon 30 Review: Rear Cameras

The two large circles in the middle of the camera housing are inspired by the lights of a sports car. The top one is the 64MP IMX682 main camera, and the bottom circles are the 8MP Ultra wide lens, Macro lens and Depth lens respectively.

Main Camera

The main camera performs quite well in the daytime, with bright colors and the samples being clear. At night, the dynamic range is lower in normal mode and the details in the dark are no longer clear. But night mode improves this problem significantly and gives you very good photos at night.

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Ultra-wide camera

Ultra-wide lens and main camera tuning are basically the same, so it has the same problem at night. However, since Ultra wide lens does not have night mode, try to choose a place with better light for taking wide-angle photos at night.

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Macro Camera

The Macro lens of Axon 30 performs beyond our expectations and is much better than the Macro lens of other phones. The image quality is very good and the usability of the photos is very high.

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ZTE Axon 30 Review: Battery & Charging

The Axon 30 comes with a charger in the box, and the phone’s maximum charging power is 65w without wireless charging. It charges to 22% in 10 minutes, 65% in half an hour, and it takes 50 minutes to 100%. Although the body only weighs 189g, it comes with a plastic back and features a 4200mAh battery capacity in exchange. Half an hour of Tiktok consumed 6%, half an hour of 1080p video consumed 4%. One PUBG game dropped the charge further by 11%, while in Genshin Impact the phone lost 12%, and in Brightridge 13%. With this battery life, it looks like if you want to use this phone for an entire day without charging, then you must use your phone less.

ZTE Axon 30 Review: Verdict

So Why did ZTE release the Axon 30 as a phone? Because I think ZTE has big dreams. It set the starting price for a phone with the latest generation of Under-display Camera technology at $500. It’s obviously to popularize this new technology and make more people appreciate how enjoyable it is to have a full screen. We have to thank ZTE for providing an option for those who like to try something new and are on a budget.

So that’s all about our quick review of the ZTE Axon 30!

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China-based ZTE recently launched its ZTE Axon 30 smartphone which comes with an under-display camera sensor for offering a true full-screen experience to users. This also marks the second such smartphone from the company.

The major difference between the in-display camera technology used in this model and in the last year’s phone is the display quality. The Axon 30 comes with a screen offering about 400PPI pixel density, almost double the pixel density on last year’s Axon 20. As for the durability, JerryRigEverything has put it to the test.

First of all, the front-facing camera, which is housed under the display, is pretty much invisible, unlike its predecessor. This is because of the high pixel density display. However, the camera performance isn’t as good as the regular camera sensor.

The phone’s display, when exposed to flame for about 20 seconds or more, forms a white-colored spot forming, which appears to be permanent given that the company has opted to use an OLED panel.

In the scratch test, the screen starts showing scratches at level six while deeper grooves on the display start forming at level seven. The screen area on top of the camera sensor is also immune to minor scratches. The in-display fingerprint sensor keeps working properly even after level seven grooves.

The smartphone is built using plastic but the power button and volume rocker keys are metallic. The camera module on the back is protected by a layer of glass and the separating the camera module from the back cover is made of metal.

The ZTE Axon 30 also passed the bend test, which is surprising given how much the phone bends. While bending the phone backward, there was a sound of something breaking inside but the device kept performing normally. Overall, the build quality is quite good for a smartphone costing about $500.

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Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 and ZTE Axon 30 5G are two of the most impressive phones released in the last month. They are the handsets bringing to the market the second generation of under-screen cameras. With these two technologies, the front camera becomes really invisible under the display and the sensor is able to capture a great amount of light despite the presence of an OLED panel on top. But which is the best phone with the under-screen camera? This is a comparison between the specifications of Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 and ZTE Axon 30 5G which will let you find out.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 vs ZTE Axon 30 5G

Design

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 has a more impressive design because it is built with more premium materials. It has a sturdy ceramic back, an aluminum frame, and a front glass protected by Gorilla Glass Victus, as well as the IP53 certification making it dust resistant and splash proof. The ZTE Axon 30 5G is an affordable flagship and the materials are one of its compromises. It has a glass back and a plastic frame, but it is very thin and pretty lightweight, while Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 is thicker and heavier. Besides the under-screen camera, these phones feature in-display fingerprint readers for authentication.

Display

The ZTE Axon 30 5G has an amazing display, but it can not compete with the Xiaomi Mi Mix 4. The latest Xiaomi innovative flagship has an AMOLED panel that is able to show up to one billion colors. It has a 120 Hz refresh rate, the HDR10+ certification, and Dolby Vision, as well as an 800 nit brightness. You can see up to one billion colors with the ZTE Axon 30 5G as well and it also comes with a 120 Hz refresh rate, but it does not have the advanced certifications of the Xiaomi Mi Mix 4. Both the phones have an in-display fingerprint reader and a Full HD+ resolution.

Specs & Software

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 is a way more powerful phone thanks to its stronger chipset and better memory configurations. It is powered by the Snapdragon 888+ mobile platform paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of internal storage. The ZTE Axon 30 5G is equipped with a Snapdragon 870 SoC, 12 GB of RAM, and 256 GB of native storage in the most expensive configuration. While the Snapdragon 888+ is currently the best Qualcomm chipset, the Snapdragon 870 has a third place. Note that ZTE Axon 30 5G has a micro SD slot, while Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 does not.

Camera

Despite the lower amount of cameras, the Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 is a superior camera phone. It has a 108 MP main camera which supports 8K video recording, OIS and laser autofocus, an 8 MP periscope telephoto sensor with OIS and 5x optical zoom, and a 13 MP ultrawide sensor. While the Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 is one of the best camera phones of the year, the ZTE Axon 30 5G provides midrange-class camera performance with its 64 MP quad camera.

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Battery

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 has a bigger battery with a capacity of 4600 mAh, and it is able to provide a longer battery life on a single charge. It also supports faster wired charging with a power of 120W. Last but not least, it supports fast wireless charging with a max power of 50W. ZTE Axon 30 5G has a smaller battery and it only supports 55W fast charging (wired).

Price

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 debuted in China with a starting price of €660/$777, while ZTE Axon 30 5G carries a starting price tag of about €290/$342. We still do not know whether or not the Mix 4 will hit the global shelves, while ZTE Axon 30 5G will be available globally starting from September 9 for €500. The Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 is the winner of this comparison, but you can save a lot of money with the Axon 30 5G.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 vs ZTE Axon 30 5G: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Mi Mix 4

PRO

• Better hardware
• Superior camera
• Bigger battery
• Ceramic design
• Faster charging
• Wireless charging

CONS

• Price

ZTE Axon 30 5G

PRO

• Wider display
• More affordable
• Micro SD slot

CONS

• Smaller battery

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Last year, ZTE became the first company in the world to commercially launch a smartphone with an under-display camera sensor. A few days ago, the Chinese company launched a successor to that smartphone, dubbed ZTE Axon 30.

Today, the ZTE Axon 30 smartphone goes on sale in China in multiple memory variants. The 6GB RAM with 128GB storage variant is priced at 2,198 yuan (~$340) while the 8GB RAM with 128GB storage model costs 2,498 yuan (~$386).

There’s also an 8GB RAM with 256GB storage models, costing 2,798 yuan (~$433). The top-end model in the lineup with 12GB RAM and 256GB internal storage is priced at 3,098 yuan (~$479) but in the first sale, it costs 2,998 yuan (~$464).

The ZTE Axon 30 features a 6.92-inch AMOLED display with 1.07 billion colors and a  screen resolution of 2460 x 1080 pixels. It offers a 20.5:9 screen aspect ratio with a 100% coverage of the DCI-P3 color gamut. The device also comes with DTS: XUltra 3D sound effects that can provide an immersive audio and video experience.

The highlight of the smartphone remains the under-display camera technology. It has a multi-drive ACE circuit arrangement that makes the transition of the camera area under the screen more natural. The 7-layer screen structure, special OLED and more transparent cathodes, and high-transmittance arrays create better conditions for the camera sensor.

It features a 16 megapixels front camera with a single-pixel size of up to 1.12um. On the back, the device features a quad-camera setup that includes a 64-megapixel Sony IMX682 primary sensor, coupled with an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor, a 5-megapixel macro lens, and a 2-megapixel depth-of-field lens.

Under the hood, the phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 processor. It is equipped with memory fusion technology that can use 8GB from flash memory as Virtual storage (post push), combined with the 12GB physical RAM version, bumping up the available RAM to 20GB.

The ZTE Axon 30 runs the Android 11 operating system with the company’s MyOS 11 on top. It packs a 4,200mAh battery that supports 55W fast charging.

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July is over and while it was pretty long, it did pack some interesting announcements. The last week of the mount was also packed with product announcements alongside some really interesting news. Here’s a recap of last week’s top stories:

Xiaomi global event

Xiaomi announced a handful of new products for the global markets on Monday, July 26. The list includes the Mi Router AX9000 gaming router, Mi 2K Gaming Monitor 27”, the Redmi Buds 3 Pro, the Mi Electric Scooter 3, and the Mi Smart Air Fryer 3.5L.

New Nokia phones

HMD Global announced a trio of new Nokia phones. Top of the line is the Nokia XR20, the first Nokia-branded 5G rugged smartphone. There is also the Nokia C30, an entry-level Android smartphone, and last but not the list is the rebirth of the classic Nokia 6310. The manufacturer also announced about a dozen new earphones.

OPPO Watch 2

OPPO made its foray into the wearable market last year with the OPPO Watch and the OPPO Band fitness tracker. It has now followed up the former with a successor called the OPPO Watch 2 and it comes with a dual operating system and dual-chip design and a starting price that converts to about $200.

No OnePlus 9T?

Starting with the OnePlus 3T in 2016, OnePlus has made it a tradition to announce a T-variant of its flagship phone(s) for that year. It turns out that may not happen this year as a trusted leaker has revealed that OnePlus isn’t going to announce a OnePlus 9T.

MediaTek Kompanio 1300T

MediaTek announced a new chipset in its Kompanio series, its line of processors designed for Chromebooks. However, the new Kompanio 1300T won’t be appearing first in a Chromebook but the upcoming Honor V7 Pro tablet.

ZTE Axon 30 5G

ZTE announced the Axon 30 5G in China, its newest smartphone to feature an in-display camera. ZTE claims the camera technology has been improved significantly compared to the Axon 20 from last year. The phone will get an international release in September.

Nothing in your ears!

The Nothing ear (1) is official and it was one of the most-talked-about product announcements last week. The new earbuds from Carl Pei’s new company bring a new design to the earbuds space. It also offers a lot for $99!

Nokia is making a tablet

Remember the Nokia N1 tablet released in 2015? It wasn’t much of a success but Nokia wants to give tablets another chance. Who can blame them considering the market has seen renewed interest. The new tablet will launch as the Nokia T20 and will have a 10.36-inch among other features including its price tag that leaked last week.

More than 10 million PS5s sold but I still don’t have one

Sony revealed that it has sold more than 10 million PlayStation 5 units since the console went on sale in November last year, making it its fastest-selling console. That is pretty impressive considering supply issues have caused a scarcity.

OPPO Reno6 Pro+ Detective Conan Edition

The Reno6 Pro+ got a custom edition themed after the popular manga, Detective Conan. What is interesting about this device is its electrochromic back which changes color when you double-tap on the back.

Huawei P50 series – a latecomer with no 5G

Huawei’s P50 series finally launched last week but the two new phones don’t have 5G support. The Huawei P50 (powered by the Snapdragon 888), and the Huawei P50 Pro (available in Kirin 9000 and Snapdragon 888 variants) are proof that Huawei’s problems are far from over. They feature a new design and pack impressive cameras (that already top DxOMark’s list) along with other flagship-grade specs but their lack of 5G support may make them a tough sell. However, a 5G variant of the pro model is expected to launch later.

Huawei also announced a new smart speaker, a smart display for kids, the Watch GT2 Pro, Band 6 Pro, and new TVs including its largest yet.

Motorola Edge 20 series – flat OLED displays and 108MP cameras

The trio of the Motorola Edge 20 Pro, Edge 20, and Edge 20 Lite were announced last week in Europe. The phones share some similarities such as a 6.67-inch OLED FHD+ display (albeit with different refresh rates) as well as 108MP primary rear cameras and the same fast charging technology but that is pretty much where it ends. You get different processors across the board, different battery capacities, and more.

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Chinese tech giant ZTE has been the pioneer brand in the aspect of under-screen camera technology for smartphones. The Axon 20 which was launched last year is still the only model worldwide that packs an under-screen selfie camera. ZTE has now unveiled the Axon 30 bringing a new generation of under-screen camera technology again this year. The device not only features a better display but the under-screen camera technology also promises a better imaging effect than its predecessor.

Unlike the Axon 20 display which could boast of just 200 PPI, the Axon 30 display is touted to be the world’s first 400PPI under-screen camera phone. It is also the first phone with an under-screen camera that supports a 120Hz refresh rate.

In terms of specifications, the ZTE Axon 30 with a completely symmetrical, non-perforated 6.92-inch AMOLED screen with 1.07 billion colors and a resolution of 2460 x 1080 pixels. The device utilizes a slender 20.5:9 screen aspect ratio with a 100% coverage of the DCI-P3 color gamut, matching all colors in the digital image. The device also comes with DTS: XUltra 3D sound effects that can provide an immersive audio and video experience.

ZTE also added two new smart display controls on the Axon 30: smart pixel enhancement control and smart optimized display control. The multi-drive ACE circuit arrangement makes the transition of the camera area under the screen more natural. The 7-layer screen structure, special OLED and more transparent cathodes, and high-transmittance arrays create better conditions for the camera under the screen.

Talking of the camera setup, the Axon 30 is equipped with a 16 megapixels large-size front camera with a single-pixel size of up to 1.12um. ZTE says it relied on tens of thousands of sets of data, through AI deep learning for model training, and finally realized the revolutionary upgrade of the proactive intelligence algorithm 2.0, allowing users to use AI image quality even in scenes with darker ambient light. Enhancement technology greatly improves the resolution of the picture, thereby improving the problems of underexposure and obvious noise during shooting, thus improving the practicality of the under-screen camera. The camera sample shows a bright prospect but we’ll have to wait for independent reviews to know if ZTE has indeed gotten it right.

In terms of the core configuration, ZTE Axon 30 is powered by the Snapdragon 870 processor. It is also equipped with UFS3.1 flash memory and supports memory fusion technology, which can call 8GB from flash memory as Virtual storage (post push), combined with the 12GB physical RAM version, this bumps up the available RAM to 20GB.

In addition, the Axon 30 is also excellent in rear imaging. It adopts a matrix arrangement of a four-camera setup in which the main camera is the 64-megapixel Sony IMX682sensor teaming up with an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor, a 5-megapixel macro, and a 2-megapixel depth-of-field lens.

At the same time, ZTE Axon 30 also supports smart Vlog short video shooting function, with different built-in smart shooting templates. You can choose music, special effects, and filters as you like, without the need for further editing before publishing.

In other respects, the Axon 30 packs a 4200mAh battery and supports 55W fast charging. It also comes with NFC  in addition to 5G support.

In terms of price, the Axon 30 will be available in four different memory variants. Here are the prices;

ZTE Axon 30 6 GB +128G version —– 2,198 yuan (~$338)

ZTE Axon 30 8 GB + 128GB version — 2,498 yuan (~$384)

ZTE Axon 30 8 GB + 256GB priced at – 2,798 yuan (~$430)

ZTE Axon 30 12 GB + 256GB version – 3,098 yuan (~$476)

The 12 GB + 256GB version will get a discount of 100 yuan during the first sale bringing the price down to 2998 yuan (~$460).

The Axon 30 models will officially go on sale at 10 am on August 3. ZTE has also confirmed that the Axon 30 will be launched for the global market this September.

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Next week is going to be an exciting one as there are a bunch of new products scheduled to be unveiled. Among them is Huawei’s much-awaited P50 series, ZTE’s Axon 30 which will have an in-display camera, the Nothing earbuds, and Nokia’s first rugged smartphone. Here is a roundup of what is coming next week:

Xiaomi Smart Home launch – July 26

Xiaomi has a global event set for Monday, July 26, and it has revealed that it will be announcing new smart home products with a focus on cooking appliances. The event begins a 20:00 (GMT+8) and should be live-streamed.

Nothing ear (1) – July 27

After months of waiting, Carl Pei is ready to announce to the Nothing ear (1) earbuds, the first earbuds from his new company, Nothing. The event is scheduled for July 27 and will begin at 14:00 BST.

ZTE Axon 30 5G – July 27

After announcing the Axon 30 Ultra and the Axon 30 Pro, ZTE will announce the standard Axon 30 on July 27. Unlike its siblings which have a centered punch hole for the front-facing camera, the Axon 30 will feature ZTE’s second-generation under-display camera which has been reported to be significantly better than that of the Axon 20.

Nokia XR20 – July 27

Last month, the Motorola Defy launched as the first rugged smartphone borne from a partnership between Bullitt Group and Motorola. Now, we are about to get a Nokia rugged smartphone too. The device is expected to launch as the Nokia XR20 and will be announced on July 27.

Huawei P50 and more – July 29

Huawei has a mega-launch event set for July 29 and the Huawei P50 series will be the star of the show. The P50 series should have launched in the first quarter of the year but had to be delayed as a result of Huawei’s ongoing troubles.

The new phones are not the only new products coming. Huawei will also announce a smart display for kids with a pop-up camera and a new version of its smart speaker. Both products will be powered by HarmonyOS.

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ZTE has been working on its second-generation under-display camera smartphone — ZTE Axon 30 as a successor to Axon 20 5G. It has now been officially confirmed by the company to soon get launched in its home market China.

Ahead of the launch, the firm has started teasing features of the upcoming phone. Today, the company has shared a new teaser poster on Weibo that reveals details about the phone’s build material and technology used.

It claims that the ZTE Axon 30 uses seven layers of high-transmittance materials, three layers of special technology, and offers stronger light transmission. Prior to this, ZTE had revealed that the device will come with a 120Hz refresh rate and offer 400PPI pixel density.

In a recent teaser video, the company showcased the smartphone with minimal bezels and a higher screen-to-body ratio as it aims to offer a true full-screen experience to uses. It has already been confirmed that the phone will feature ZTE’s second-generation under-display camera technology which was demonstrated a few months ago at Mobile World Congress Shanghai.

This new technology is touted to have significant upgrades and improvements over the first generation. ZTE said its team of engineers has gone through difficult research to effectively eliminate glare and diffraction from the material. It can effectively eliminate the adverse effects of foggy surfaces, ensure that the picture is bright and transparent, and intelligently adjust the exposure.

So far, not much is known about the phone’s specifications but it’s speculated to come powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset. There’s a possibility that the company may opt for a different processor. The device is expected to run Android 11 with ZTE’s new MyOS interface on top. We expect to know more details about this upcoming smartphone in the coming days.

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Last year, ZTE had launched the Axon 20 5G smartphone as the world’s first mobile phone to feature an under-display camera. Now, the Chinese company is gearing up to launch a successor of the same, dubbed ZTE Axon 30.

Today, ZTE officially released a teaser video for the upcoming ZTE Axon 30 smartphone, showing the phone’s front panel for the first time. Compared to its predecessor, the smartphone comes with several improvements.

The teaser video reveals that the smartphone will come with an improved screen-to-body ratio compared to its predecessor. The bezels around the screen are quite narrow and only the bottom bezel is a bit thicker. It will be offering a true full-screen experience to users.

It has already been confirmed that the phone will feature ZTE’s second-generation under-display camera technology which was demonstrated a few months ago at Mobile World Congress Shanghai. This new technology is touted to have significant upgrades and improvements over the first generation.

The company previously said that its team of engineers has gone through difficult research to effectively eliminate glare and diffraction from the material. It can effectively eliminate the adverse effects of foggy surfaces, ensure that the picture is bright and transparent, and intelligently adjust the exposure.

While nothing has been confirmed by ZTE, it is believed that the phone will come powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset but there’s a possibility that the company may opt for a different processor. It could run Android 11 with ZTE’s new MyOS interface on top.

The ZTE Axon 30 was teased back in January this year as the successor to the Axon 20 5G, however, the phone’s launch was delayed due to the global chip shortage and some other related issues. But with the new teaser shared by the company, it seems that the device is now ready to make its debut.

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ZTE’s flagship smartphones — Axon 30 Ultra and Axon 30 Pro were launched in the first half of this year and both of them featured a single punch-hole design. Now, the company is reportedly gearing up to launch a device with a full-screen design.

Today, a new report coming from China through ‘Digital Chat Station’ on Weibo reveals that home-grown company ZTE will be launching a new variant of Axon 30 series with an under-display camera later this month.

The report further adds that the smartphone will have a design that is touted to be the best form of the full-screen design. However, nothing specific is known about the design of this upcoming smartphone.

The company has added that its team of engineers has gone through difficult research to effectively eliminate glare and diffraction from the material. The triple forward-looking smart algorithm onboard can effectively eliminate the adverse effects of foggy surfaces, ensure that the picture is bright and transparent, and intelligently adjust the exposure.

For color reproduction and dynamic range performance, its enhanced module can also optimize the contrast and enhance the proactive imaging performance, claims the company. ZTE’s under-screen camera solution has been iteratively updated and the experience has been continuously improved.

This new version of the ZTE Axon 30 series smartphone with under-display camera technology is expected to go official later this month and we will have to wait for a bit longer for the announcement to know more about the phone, including its design, specifications, memory variants, and pricing information.

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ZTE announced the Axon 30 Pro and Axon 30 Ultra smartphones today. The two phones are its latest flagships but they do not come with under-display cameras like the Axon 20 5G. For those wondering if ZTE has abandoned its under-display camera technology due to the sub-par review the Axon 20 5G received, that is not the case.

Ni Fei, the president of ZTE Mobile Devices, revealed that the Axon 30 is coming and it will have an under-display camera. The manufacturer explained that the device was delayed due to the current global chip shortage among other issues. Nevertheless, he says the phone will arrive soon.

ZTE had teased that the Axon 30 will have an under-display camera back in January. The phone will be the direct successor to the Axon 20 5G and it will feature ZTE’s second-generation under-display camera technology. The manufacturer already demoed the technology earlier this year at Mobile World Congress Shanghai and claims it brings significant upgrades over the first generation.

The phone is expected to come with a Snapdragon 888 chipset like its other siblings that were announced today, though we won’t be surprised if it comes with a different chipset entirely. It should also run Android 11 with ZTE’s new MyOS interface on top.

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ZTE has confirmed that the company’s next-generation flagship smartphone — ZTE Axon 30 series will be officially launched next week. Ahead of the launch, the company has been teasing features of the upcoming device.

But now, the device has passed through China’s 3C certification process and it reveals that the smartphone will come with a 66W charger that carries model number A1160A-C. The charger supports 66W charging in both 20V@3.25A and 11V@6A.

Further, the certification reveals that it will also support 15W, 18W, 36W, 45W, and 55W modes varying from 5V to 20V. This is one of the highest-rated wired fast charging solutions available but there’s no information available about wireless charging.

Recently, the company teased the Axon 30’s front design which revealed dual-curved edges and centered hole-punch cameras. The device is also confirmed to come with a 6.9-inch display with support for a 120Hz refresh rate.

On the back, there will be a quad-camera setup that will consist of three 64MP cameras: main camera, ultra-wide, and portrait. The fourth camera is an 8MP shooter behind a periscope zoom camera with 5X optical zoom.

Under the hood, the device will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset, in line with most of the flagship devices launched this year so far. It packs up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage.

The ZTE Axon 30 series will be officially launched on 15th April in China. As for the pricing, the device is expected to cost more than $1,200 but to know for sure, we will have to wait for a few more days for the launch event.

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ZTE is emphasizing a lot on cameras of the upcoming ZTE Axon 30 series of devices. With just three days left for the launch, it has confirmed today that it will have a Super Moon Ultra mode.

Capturing the celestial bodies or the areas of the night sky isn’t new to us. Other smartphone makers have their own version of Astrophotography to capture the stars and moon during the night-time. However, it looks like the ZTE Axon 30 Ultra will take it to the next level.

In a series of posts on Weibo, ZTE showcases how the Super Moon Ultra mode on the device works. Although the company shares the posts with #ZTEAxon30series, the teasers are shown with the Ultra so we will have to wait and see if other devices support it.

Talking about the Super Zoom Ultra, ZTE says that the model relies on multi-camera synchronization to perfectly bring the clarity of the moon and the environment surrounding it. By fusing this with the algorithm underneath, the images that come out are said to produce perfect moonlight seen by the human eye.

You can look at a few sample images shared by the company below:

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The images suggest that the Ultra will make use of the 64MP trio and the 8MP Periscope Telephoto Super Zoom lenses to get the right shot. Also, in a couple of videos, we can see that the device has a curved display with a punch-hole at the center for the selfie camera.

Reports so far say that the ZTE Axon 30 Pro and Ultra variants will have a second-generation under-display front camera with a 44MP lens. The display is likely a 6.92-inch OLED screen with 10-bit colors, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 360Hz touch sampling rate.

Talking about the camera, the Ultra is said to have a 64MP f/1.6 main, 64MP ultra-wide, 64MP portrait lens, in addition to that 8MP periscope lens with 5X optical zoom.

Other expected specs include Snapdragon 888 flagship chipset, LPDDR5 RAM, and the latest UFS 3.1 storage, 4,500mAh battery with 55W or 65W fast charging support, MyOS based on Android 11.

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Chinese tech giant ZTE is expected to officially unveil its first flagship phone of 2021 later this month. The Axon 30 is tipped to go official in China on April 30. Ahead of the launch, a product page for the smartphone has appeared on  ZTE’s Jingdong (JD.com) official flagship store.

The product page is devoid of any specs of the smartphone and even the pricing details. Instead, a placeholder image of a smartphone covered by a veil. We’ll still have to wait until the official launch to find out some of the details and retail price of the smartphone.

Since the start of this month, ZTE has consistently been releasing teasers of the Axon 30 series. However, we still have to piece the details of the series from leaks and the teasers. The Axon 30 series is expected to include the Axon 30, Axon 30 Pro, and Axon 30 Pro+.

It is expected to pack Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 888 chip and will also feature an improved under-screen front camera with the display panel manufactured by Visionox. Since it is a flagship device, the display will have a refresh rate of 120Hz and a touch sampling rate of 360Hz. The Axon 30 series will come with a powerful triple camera setup which the company dubbed Trinity Triple camera system. The setup is made up of three 64MP sensors and a fourth “auxiliary sensor”.

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ZTE is one of the early adopters of the under-display camera technology for smartphones. Now, the Chinese company seems to have improved the tech and will be introducing it with the Axon 30 Pro smartphone.

Ahead of the launch of the smartphone, ZTE’s Business Unit President and President of the Nubia Technology, Ni Fei, has confirmed that the next-generation under-display camera technology will be unveiled at MWC Shanghai.

Ni Fei has now shared a teaser image on his personal Weibo account which gives us a hint at the improved technology. It appears that the in-display camera has less visible issues with the panel and offers improved image quality.

This new technology for the in-display camera sensor is expected to be the first to utilize the under-screen 3D structured light. Given that the Axon 30 Pro, which will feature this new tech, is said to be a flagship smartphone powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC, the image quality should have improved drastically to consider it a flagship-worthy.

The ZTE Axon 20 was the first smartphone to feature an under-display camera sensor, which was developed by Visionox. For the newer version also, we expect ZTE to continue working with Visionox. We will be getting more information about this in a few hours, when ZTE takes stage at MWC Shanghai.

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Back in 2020, the ZTE Axon 20 was launched, which was the world’s first commercially available device with an under display camera on the front. Now, the company has officially revealed that its successor, the Axon 30 Pro 5G, will also arrive with this feature.

While the Axon 30 is the Chinese tech giant’s next gen flagship for 2021, it was yet to be officially confirmed to feature the new camera technology. But an official announcement through the company’s official Weibo account, a Chinese microblogging website, confirmed it earlier this week. The ZTE Axon 30 series will be the flagship lineup for this year and will sport top notch specs and features.

At the moment, the company has yet to officially reveal any specific details regarding the premium grade handset’s hardware, but it will likely feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC. In other words, the device will not only be the first flagship series successor to feature an under screen front camera, but also the first Snapdragon 888 powered device to arrive with the new camera technology.

The company had achieved to equip this on its flagship handset by using ultra-high transparency micron-level materials, with an independently driven display chip, and an integrated circuit design. We can expect the company to offer additional improvements and tweaks to the camera technology for the successor. Although, it is still too early to provide any concrete statements regarding the matter. So stay tuned for more, as we will be providing updates when additional information is available.

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A few months ago, in September last year, ZTE launched the Axon 20 5G smartphone, making it the first smartphone in the world to feature an in-display fingerprint sensor. Now, the Chinese company is gearing up to launch its successor.

Ni Fei, President of ZTE’s Terminal Business Unit and President of Nubia Technologies, has now officially confirmed through a Weibo post that the company’s new smartphone with an under-display camera will soon get launched.

It’s noteworthy that ZTE will be launching a second-generation smartphone model with an in-display camera sensor while most companies are still in the Research & Development stage and have been trying to launch an in-display camera smartphone for at least a couple of years, including the likes of Samsung, Xiaomi, and OPPO.

Although Ni Fei has revealed that the upcoming device will soon get launched, he has not revealed what the phone is called. However, reports indicate that the product in question could be the Axon 30 smartphone.

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ZTE had previously confirmed that the company will be launching Axon 30 and Nubia Z30 series flagship smartphones in the market this year, powered by the newly launched Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset.

If the smartphone teased by the company is set to get launched anytime soon, then we will soon be getting more information about it in the coming weeks. It will be interesting to see what the company has up its sleeves for this second-gen model.

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2020 isn’t over yet but it already feels like a new year as smartphone companies have announced plans for the next iteration of flagship devices. That is, the plans to bring a flagship with Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC next year. The race has begun and hence, let’s look at the list of contenders for the “flagship of the year with Snapdragon 888 processor”.

As always, we have got Chinese companies spearheading the list. In fact, Qualcomm itself has named the SoC based on the ‘888’ sentiment of China. This shows how much the American MNC values the Chinese vendors. Anyway, the list includes brands like Xiaomi, Vivo, Oppo, OnePlus, Motorola, iQOO, realme, Red Magic, Nubia, ZTE, Redmi.

Xiaomi(Mi 11), Redmi(K40?)

First off, as reported earlier, Lei Jun confirmed that Xiaomi Mi 11 will be the first flagship to launch with Snapdragon 888 SoC. The lineup will probably include Mi 11, and Mi 11 Pro. A leak of specifications shows that the devices will have an AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a 20MP selfie shooter, LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, in-display fingerprint sensor, and face unlock, RAM likely from 8GB, and storage starting at 128GB as common. However, the devices will differ in Camera, Battery, charging, and Price.

The Mi 11 will have a 4,780mAh battery, 50W wired, and 30W wireless charging, triple-camera with  108MP sensor, 13MP ultrawide, and 5MP Macro lens. The Mi 11 Pro will have a lesser 4,500mAh battery, 120W wired and 80W wireless charging, triple-camera with 48MP OmniVision OV48C sensor, 20MP ultra-wide, 12MP Telephoto(2x-Optical). They are rumored to be announced this month at 4,499($686), and 5,499yuan($838) respectively.

In addition to Xiaomi, Redmi also announced that it will launch the first batch of devices with Snapdragon 888 SoC. In our guess, it could be the K40 series of devices. And with leaks surrounding them already, we don’t think it would take that long. The Redmi K40 is likely to host a 120Hz OLED display, and fast charging tech(maybe 50W wired).

Nubia(Red Magic 6, Z), ZTE(Axon 30)

Nubia(independent entity since 2015) and its ex-affiliate ZTE brands also confirmed that they will launch flagships with Snapdragon 888 SoC next year. Among this, the Red Magic 6 series will be the first gaming smartphone to launch with the SoC. Considering the March launch window of Red Magic 5, we can expect the next iteration to launch around the same time.

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That said, Nubia also announced the Nubia Z, a new series with the flagship SoC. ZTE, on the other hand, confirmed that it is bringing the ZTE Axon 30 with a Snapdragon 888 version. If we recall, the company recently teased the camera features of Axon 30 that is probably coming very soon.

OPPO (Find X3)

OPPO announced the OPPO Find X3 at the INNO DAY 2020 back in November. Later, as Qualcomm announced the new SoC, the company confirmed that the “Find X series will bring an unparalleled new experience to users worldwide”. The device is coming in Q1 2021 and since the Find X3 is already announced, it is safe to assume that Find X3 will host the Snapdragon 888 SoC.

Called the “Full-Path color management system”, the device will support DCI-P3 wide color gamut. And native 10-bit color depth across “capture, storage, and display” to offer accurate colors. Additionally, it will have a JNCD≤0.4, 10-bit HEIF capture & storage, a Sony IMX7xx sensor, and more. Let’s wait for more details.

OnePlus (OnePlus 9 Series)

Although OnePlus officially confirmed it as a high-end flagship launching with Snapdragon 888 in H1 2021, rumors predict that it’s the OnePlus 9 series. And that the series is probably coming in mid-March of 2021. Recent leaks say that the series will also include a OnePlus 9E apart from 9, 9 Pro.

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Anyway, as per the info we have, the OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9 Pro will have a slightly different design with and without curved displays, respectively. They will likely have an AMOLED 120Hz display(6.72-inch on 9 Pro, 6.65-inch on OnePlus 9), run the latest OxygenOS 11, have faster charging(at least 65W Warp Charge). Regarding the camera, the OnePlus 9 could also have a dual 48MP lens(primary, ultra-wide) on the back. Let’s wait for more leaks in the coming days.

realme (RACE)

realme, one of the fastest-growing brands in the world, announced a Snapdragon 888 flagship codenamed ‘RACE’. Assuming the company’s last realme X50 flagship launched around February, we can expect the same with the ‘RACE’.

Anyway, the device, as confirmed by the company will probably adopt the ‘ACE’ series that was allegedly handed over to the company by OPPO. To corroborate this, a realme device similar to OPPO Ace2 surfaced online recently. According to the leak, the device, having model number RMX2202, will have 12GB RAM, 256GB storage, run realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11.

Vivo (V2056A), iQOO

After the confirmation of launching ‘mobile products’ with Snapdragon 888 SoC officially, a Vivo device hit the Geekbench listing recently. Being a first, the device has a model number V2056A and the benchmark shows 11.06GB(~Typical 12GB) RAM, Android 11 OS(could be OriginOS). While the listing doesn’t give away any other info, we feel that the Vivo would bring the SoC on its next NEX flagship.

This is because the company’s COO Hu Boshan, in a video released on Qualcomm event page, talks about Vivo, and its sub-brand iQOO flagships. He mentions that the company launches NEX, X, S, and iQOO’s performance series of devices with flagship SoC. And will continue to do so with Snapdragon 888.

This strongly suggests that the Snapdragon 888 device could be NEX 4 and iQOO number series(maybe 7). That’s considering the next Vivo X60 is already tipped to launch with Exynos 1080 SoC.

Motorola Moto G series

Lenovo-owned Motorola surprised everyone by announcing a Snapdragon 8xx series-powered “G series” device for 2021. The company says since it’s the 10th anniversary of the Moto G family, it would like to crank it up a notch with the flagship SoC.  While the 8xx could be anything, we can safely assume that it will at least be a Snapdragon 865/888 considering the announcement was at the event.

Motorola also announced a few upcoming Android 11 features like the Video calling using an “ultra-wide lens”, “desktop mode” for gaming, media, productivity. The Media launcher mode will be a separate interface after hooking the device to a TV, Monitor for streaming Apps, Games, Content.

Other Brands to launch Snapdragon 888 devices

• LG
  • LG executive Matthew Crowley confirmed that LG devices will leverage the Snapdragon 888 SoC in 2021. Reminding us of the first 5G in the USA, V50 ThinQ 5G, and LG’s first-swivel LG Wing 5G, the company said it would continue to work with Qualcomm and take advantage of the flagship processors.

• Asus

  • Asus’ GM Brian Chen says the next ROG phone would make use of the flagship Snapdragon 888 SoC in 2021. He says the company would tap into the ultra-fast 5G, performance, and graphics performance of the Qualcomm SoC to make the device a gamer’s delight. However, considering the ROG Phone 3 launched back in July 2020, we aren’t sure if the brand would be so quick to bring the successor.

• Black Shark

  • Luo Yuzhou of Black Shark Tech says that the company will launch the first batch of Black Shark products equipped with Snapdragon 888 in Q1 2021. He says, just like the Black Shark 3, that emphasized on the Snapdragon 865 5G to become the first 5G gaming phone, future products will make use of the faster AI, 5G, and performance of the latest processor.

Sadly, just like 2019, biggies like Samsung, Google, and Sony are missing at the event. In addition to these companies, brands like SHARP, MEIZU have also announced their partnership with Qualcomm. So things are bound to get interesting in the coming months.

Stay tuned and follow our social media to get all the updates on time!

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A few months ago, China-based ZTE launched Axon 20 — the world’s first smartphone featuring an under-display camera technology. Earlier this month, the company launched an upgraded version of the same, dubbed as Axon 20 Extreme Edition.

Now, the Chinese company is gearing up to launch its new flagship smartphone — ZTE Axon 30. Today, the brand has shared a video on Weibo in which Ni Fei, General Manager of ZTE’s Terminal Business Unit, reveals that the Axon 30 will come equipped with the industry’s most powerful and pioneering imaging functions.

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To see how much the claim of the company’s executive for the upcoming flagship smartphone holds up, we will have to first see the device. Ni Fei has not yet revealed anything about the phone’s launch but given that he has teased the device, the launch is likely to happen in the coming weeks or months.

So far, nothing is known about this Axon 30 flagship smartphone but if the Axon 20 is anything to go by, then we are expecting some impressive features and technology from the company. Axon 20 isn’t a flagship-grade device and more of a mid-range offering but still features an under-display camera technology.

As for the company’s future plans, ZTE has already outlined what its roadmap includes for the next year. At a time when most companies are splitting their brands, ZTE has revealed that it will be bringing all three of its smartphone brands — ZTE, Nubia, and Red Magic under one umbrella. It is also significantly expanding its offline presence in China and has planned to construct over 5,000 retail stores in the country.

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