When you think that there’s not much innovation left in the smartphone world, here we have the ZTE Axon 20 5G which is the world’s first under-display camera smartphone.

But before we begin, let’s take a closer look at the Chinese manufacturer’s previous release which is called the Axon 11 SE 5G:

6.53-inch Full HD+ LTPS IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio or ~395 PPI density
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
MediaTek MT6873 Dimensity 800 5G (7 nm) chipset, Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) processor, Mali-G57MP4 graphics and 6GB RAM
Quad primary camera: 48MP with f/1.8 aperture, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm and PDAF + 8MP with f/2.2 aperture and 120˚ (ultrawide) + 2MP with f/2.4 aperture and (macro) + 2MP with f/2.4 aperture, (depth), LED flash, panorama and HDR
16MP selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture, (wide) and HDR
128GB internal storage with microSDXC expansion slot
Non-removable Li-Ion 4000 mAh battery with Fast battery charging (50% in just 30 minutes)
Android 10.0
Dual-sim and 5G
June 2020 release date
250 Euro or ~285 USD price tag
ZTE Axon 11 SE 5G is a mid-range smartphone with a good mid-range pricing. It is blessed with a large 6.53-inch Full HD+ LTPS IPS screen, great 48MP quad primary camera, good 16MP selfie camera, large 128GB internal storage, large 4000 mAh battery capacity, latest Android 10.0 software and 5G connectivity. All these for an unbeatable price.

Now then, let’s turn our attention to the star of today’s show – the Axon 20 5G:

6.92-inch Full HD+ OLED screen with 1080 x 2460 pixels or ~388 PPI density
90Hz screen refresh rate
Glass front, glass back, aluminium frame
Fingerprint (under display, optical)
Qualcomm SDM765 Snapdragon 765G (7 nm) chipset, Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver) processor, Adreno 620 graphics and 6GB/8GB RAM
Quad primary camera: 64MP with f/1.8 aperture, 25mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm and PDAF + 8MP with f/2.2 aperture, 120˚ and 16mm (ultrawide) + 2MP with f/2.4 aperture and (macro) + 2MP with f/2.4 aperture, (depth), Dual-LED dual-tone flash and HDR, panorama
32MP selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture, (wide), under-display and HDR
128GB/256GB internal storage with microSDXC expansion slot
Non-removable Li-Ion 4220 mAh battery with Fast battery charging (60% in just 30 minutes)
Android 10.0
Dual-sim and 5G
September 2020 release date
2,198 Chinese Renminbi or ~335 USD price tag
Comparing the two, the Axon 20 5G sure come out on tops. It comes blessed with a large 6.92-inch Full HD+ OLED screen with a 90Hz refresh rate. This makes for beautiful viewing pleasure while you are at it. Under a length-width ratio of 20.5:9 and the DTS:X Ultra 3D sound, the device can deliver a cinematic experience. The body itself is nice to hold and makes for a strong grip, provided you have a hand that is big enough.

Then we find it comes with the Snapdragon 765G chipset, fast Kryo octa-core processor, mid-range graphics and either 6GB or 8GB of memory. This makes for a pretty fast combination that will have no problem running most of the latest and apps and games that are available out there in the market.

In terms of camera, the 64MP quad primary camera found on the Axon 20 5G is the highlight of the show. It is packed with all the features and functions that you normally associate with a smartphone that is further up the food chain. The 32MP selfie camera is the true gem, with ZTE being able to leverage on additional under-display technologies which include ambient light, sound, and fingerprint sensors to achieve a true full screen without any punch holes. The selfie camera’s algorithm has optimized the performance of the camera under several lighting conditions and supported automatic dynamic range adjustment, hence the great improvement of the photo clarity and the image contrast.

Next up, with 128GB or the 256GB internal storage option you get to take high-res photos and videos without any worries. Running out of space? Just pop in a microSDXC card, and you are all good to go.

Battery-wise, the 4220 mAh battery found on the Axon 20 5G is more than capable of supplying the necessary juice for a full day of charge – and more. When the time comes to plug it in, it only takes 30 minutes for it to go up to 60% of capacity.

Finally, the latest Android 10.0 operating system and 5G connectivity; ensures that the Axon 20 5G can last for a couple of years down the road.

Conclusion:

ZTE Axon 20 5G further ups the ante as it comes with everything that we can wish for in an affordable smartphone. Huge 6.92-inch OLED screen with 90Hz refresh rate, good mid-range performance, great 64MP quad primary camera, excellent 32MP selfie camera, large storage with an expansion slot, large battery capacity, the latest operating system and 5G capability; makes for a great combination with an irresistible price tag.

ZTE Axon 20 5G had just been released in September 2020 for just 2,198 Chinese Renminbi or ~335 USD. There are four amazing colours to choose from, namely Black, Gold, Blue and Purple.

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