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ZTE Axon 30 5G#1012

Released: 2021, July 27

ZTE Axon 30 5G

Overall Score

66.8

Category Breakdown

Overall(#1012)66.8
Performance(#1350)70.8
Camera(#1306)48.7
Display(#785)88.5
Battery(#2985)52.5
Build(#1720)77.8

Comparisons Featuring ZTE Axon 30 5G

Short Review

  • The ZTE Axon 30 5G features a sleek design with dimensions of 170.2 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm and a weight of 189g, utilizing a glass front and plastic back.
  • Its 6.92-inch AMOLED display supports 1 billion colors and a 120Hz refresh rate, providing smooth visuals at a resolution of 1080 x 2460 pixels.
  • Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset, it offers robust performance with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 650 GPU, available with up to 12GB of RAM.
  • The camera system includes a 64 MP main sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide, a 5 MP macro, and a 2 MP depth sensor, capable of recording 4K video at 30/60fps.
  • The 4200mAh battery supports 65W fast charging but lacks wireless charging.
  • Running on Android 11 with MyOS 11, the software experience is user-friendly, though it does not feature stereo speakers or a headphone jack.
  • Connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, and NFC.
  • The phone is available in Black and Aqua colors, enhancing its aesthetic appeal.
  • While it lacks water resistance, the overall build quality remains solid.
  • Special features include a high refresh rate display and a versatile camera setup for various photography needs.

Specifications

General

Release Date2021, July 27
Announced2021, July 27
DescriptionN/A

Display

Size6.92"
TypeAMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz
Resolution1080 x 2460 pixels (~400 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate120Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass

Performance

ChipsetQualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G (7 nm)
CPUOcta-core (1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585)
GPUAdreno 650
Memory128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)

Camera

Main Camera64 MP
Main Camera Details64 MP, f/1.8, 25mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 16mm (ultrawide)5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera16 MP
Front Camera Details16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), under display
Video Recording4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS, HDR, 10‑bit video
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS
Night Mode
RAW Support

Battery

Capacity4200 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 4200 mAh
Charging Details65W wired, PD, QC4
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions170.2 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm (6.70 x 3.06 x 0.31 in)
Weight189 g
MaterialsGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, Aqua
Foldable

Connectivity

SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
5G
4G
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
USBUSB Type-C 3.0, OTG
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS

Software

Operating SystemAndroid 11, MyOS 11
OS VersionAndroid 11, MyOS 11

Security

Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackNo