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ZTE Axon 30 5G#1116

Released: 2021, July 27

ZTE Axon 30 5G

Overall Score

62.9

Category Breakdown

Overall(#1116)62.9
Performance(#693)90.5
Camera(#1131)66.8
Display(#933)89.2
Battery(#3241)29.5
Build(#1786)67.9
Connectivity(#539)84.8
Audio(#1963)8.9

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
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, 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)
Main Camera FeaturesDual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), under display
Front Camera FeaturesHDR
Video Recording4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS, HDR, 10‑bit video
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
Night Mode
Raw Photo Support

Battery

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

Build & Safety

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
ColorsBlack, Aqua
Foldable
SARN/A

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

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackNo

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 11, MyOS 11
Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass