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ZTE Axon Smartphones

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Developers: ZTE Corporation, ZTE Mobile Devices
Date of the premiere of the system: 14 Jul 2015
Last Release Date: September 2020
Technology: Tablets and smartphones

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2022

Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition announcement with 18 TB of RAM

On November 29, 2022, the Chinese company ZTE announced the flagship smartphone Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition with a high-performance 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor and Android 12 operating system, complemented by a proprietary MyOS 12 add-on.

The basic version of the device is equipped with 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and a flash drive of the UFS 3.1 standard with a capacity of 512 GB. The more expensive version carries 18 GB of RAM and a flash module with a capacity of 1 TB on board. There are Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax adapters (2.4, 5 and 6 GHz frequency bands Bluetooth) and 5.2, port, USB Type-C controller, NFC stereo speakers and navigation receiver (GPS L1/L5 )/. GLONASS It is possible to work in cellular networks 5G with NSA and SA architecture (two cards can be installed). SIM

Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition

The Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition smartphone is equipped with a 6.8-inch Full HD + screen with a resolution of 2480 × 1080 pixels, 120 Hz refresh rate, 360 Hz touch response rate, brightness up to 1500 cd/m2 and 100% DCI-P3 color space coverage. Behind the screen is a 16-megapixel front camera. In addition, a fingerprint scanner is integrated directly into the display area. The rear camera system combines three 64-megapixel modules: with an OIS IMX787 sensor and optical stabilization; with a IMX787 sensor and ultra-wide-angle optics; with a OV64B matrix and 5.7-fold optical zoom. In all cases, it is possible to record video materials in 8K format.

The novelty measures 163.28 × 73.56 × 8.41 mm and weighs 204 g. A 5000 mA·ch battery with support for 80 W fast charging is installed. The younger version of the device is priced at $825, while the older modification will cost $1,075. Only one color option is available - black.[1][2]

Announcement of the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra smartphone with an invisible camera

On June 8, 2022, the smartphone ZTE presentation of the Axon 40 Ultra took place, which is equipped with an 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon Gen 1 SoC. The cost of new items is set at $799 for the base version with 8 GB of RAM + 128 GB of memory and $899 for the model with 12 GB of RAM + 256 GB of memory. The price of these options To Europe in is €829 and €949, respectively. The smartphone is available for pre-order only in black, and sales will begin on June 21, 2022.

The two-card ZTE Axon 40 Ultra SIM runs on operating system Android 12 MyOS 12 and features a 6.8-inch curved AMOLED display with a resolution of 2480x1116 pixels. The display is equipped with an advanced UDC chip, 20:9 aspect ratio, Low Blue Light Certification from TÜV Rheinland and 120Hz refresh rate. The received certificate from TÜV Rheinland means that the smartphone display emits a small amount of blue. The device is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC paired with 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM.

ZTE has released a smartphone with an invisible camera

For photography, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra features a triple rear camera setup with a 64-megapixel primary IMX787 sensor and an f/1.6 aperture. There is also a 64-megapixel wide-angle camera and a 64-megapixel periscope telephoto lens. On the front, there is a 16-megapixel camera under the display, which is hidden under the display.

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra features built-in UFS 3.1 memory up to 256GB and a 5,000mAh battery with 65W fast charging. The smartphone has dual stereo speakers with support for DTS: X Ultra technology. The device is also equipped with an X-axis mechanical device for tactile feedback. Under the display is a fingerprint sensor, and NFC and Bluetooth v5.2 are provided for communication.[3]

2021: Announcement of a smartphone with 18GB of RAM and 1TB storage

On November 17, 2021, ZTE introduced the world's first smartphone with 18 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage. The novelty was named ZTE Axon 30 Ultra Aerospace Edition.

In addition, the novelty supports RAM expansion technology due to UFS 3.1 flash memory, which increases the available amount of RAM to 20 GB.

ZTE Axon 30 Ultra Aerospace Edition smartphone

ZTE Axon 30 Ultra Aerospace Edition specifications:

  • Processor Snapdragon 888;
  • 18 GB of LPDDR5 RAM;
  • 1 TB of UFS 3.1 storage
  • 6.67 "Full HD + AMOLED curved display, 144Hz refresh rate, 10-bit color, 100% DCI-P3
  • 64-megapixel f/1.6 main camera with PDAF and OIS, 64-megapixel f/1.9 35mm camera; 64-megapixel ultra-wide-angle f/2.2 camera with PDAF, 8-megapixel periscope telephoto with 5x optical zoom and OIS;
  • 16-megapixel selfie camera f/2.2;
  • Support for 4G and 5G networks;
  • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, built-in fingerprint scanner;
  • Battery 4600mAh;
  • 66 W wired charging;
  • Android 11, MyOS 11.

It is claimed that thanks to such a large amount of additional RAM in the smartphone, it allows the user to more efficiently perform several tasks at the same time. Moving from application to application is smoother, and returning to other applications that you are currently using will not update the specified application.

According to ZTE Mobile Devices President Ni Fei, the ZTE Axon 30 Ultra Space Edition is being released as a tribute to the three Taikonaut astronauts sent to the Chinese Tiangong space station, as well as the successful launch of the Tianwen-1 orbiter and lander to Mars.

The smartphone will go on sale in China on November 25, 2021. The price of the product by November 18 was not reported.[4]

2020: Unveiling the world's first smartphone with an invisible camera

In early September 2020, ZTE introduced, according to the company, the world's first smartphone with an invisible camera. The new model in the assortment of the Chinese manufacturer was called the Axon 20 5G.

Its main feature is that the front camera is located under the display, so that no cutouts and inserts are visible on the screen, as is the case with other phones.

ZTE unveils Axon 20 5G

As the manufacturer explains, the built-in chip with independent dual control and integrated drivers provide color synchronization between the front camera and the standard display. In addition, the unique driver design and components for precision miniaturization avoid interference and limit the external impact on the front camera.

The display is made using organic LED (OLED) technology, has a 6.92-inch diagonal, 100% DCI-P3 color space coverage, 90 GHz refresh rate and a resolution of 2460 × 1080 pixels.

The front camera of the Axon 20 5G has a resolution of 32 megapixels, at the back there are four cameras with a resolution of two to 64 megapixels.

The front camera has a resolution of 32 megapixels, and there are four cameras at the back with a resolution of two to 64 megapixels. The device runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon a 765G processor. Responsible for the software component operating system Android is 10 with the proprietary shell MiFavor 10.5 UI.

Axon 20 5G sales start on September 10, 2020

The battery capacity is 4220 mAh. Fast charging with a power of 30 W is supported, which allows you to replenish the battery energy up to 60% in 30 minutes.

In early September 2020, China began accepting pre-orders for the ZTE Axon 20 5G at a price of $322 for the version with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal flash memory, $366 for the version with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of flash memory, as well as $410 for the model with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of flash memory. Sales of new items will begin on September 10.[5]

2019

Start of sales in Russia ZTE Axon 10 Pro with 5G support

On July 15, 2019 the Russian , the company's division ZTE Mobile Devices announced the start of sales of the flagship smartphone ZTE Axon 10 Pro with support. 5G

ZTE Axon 10 Pro with 5G support

ZTE Axon 10 Pro will go on sale on July 18 at an estimated price of 39,990 rubles. The device will be available in Russian online stores Svyaznoy, Citylink, Ozone, Wow! and Wildberries.

In July 2019, a version of the ZTE Axon 10 Pro with 4G support will also appear in Russia.

ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G

On February 25, 2019, ZTE introduced a smartphone with support for 5G technology - ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G. The ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G is expected to hit Europe and China in the first half of 2019.

According to the manufacturer, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G smartphone, developed on the basis of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 mobile platform, with a high-performance 5G modem X50 based on AI with sub 6 GHz support, is capable of providing high performance in modern games and high-quality video streaming.

ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G smartphone

As noted in ZTE, in the process of developing a 5G smartphone, the company's engineers solved a number of technical issues related to this technology, including electromagnetic compatibility, antenna design, power consumption and heat dissipation. For example, ZTE used a model of standard total power consumption and surface temperature of the device to improve the heat dissipation of the structure using liquid cooling technology and phase change composite materials.

The presented smartphone from the flagship ZTE Axon line uses a ZTE development antenna, which, according to the manufacturer, fully supports 2G/3G/4G/5G networks and increases the overall performance of the system by reducing interference. In addition, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G has a diffraction antenna and a special solution is used that allows you to automatically identify scenarios for using a smartphone, ensuring high quality radio signal. ZTE also used Smart SAR technology to reduce the level of electromagnetic radiation and minimize damage from using a smartphone.

Thanks to the multi-layered layout of parts, as well as the use of many small-sized components, the ZTE 5G smartphone measures 159.2 x 73.4 x 7.9 mm, and weighs 187 grams.

According to the manufacturer, the performance technology developed by ZTE allows you to automatically change the settings of the central and graphics processors, as well as the RAM and memory of the device using special AI algorithms, so that consumers can enjoy the high speed of intelligent user experience when working with a smartphone, even in multitasking mode. At the same time, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 mobile platform with the built-in 5G X50 modem provides high speed and bandwidth and minimal latency when working in 5G networks. ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G applies AI to improve a wide variety of device functions, including triple camera operation, motion capture, scene element recognition, portrait mode lighting setup, adaptive customization based on characteristic smartphone use cases and other features.

According to February 2019, ZTE conducts tests of 5G-enabled mobile devices and cooperates with operators from 8 countries of the world

Specifications (ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G):

  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, 8 cores (1x2.8 GHz + 3x2.4 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) + X50 (5G modem)
  • Operating system: Android 9 (Pie)
  • Display: 6.47 inches, AMOLED, FHD +, 2340x1080, 19.5: 9, 3D tempered front and rear window, RGB sensor, Axon Vision
  • Camera: Triple main camera 48MP, f/1.8, LED flash, + 20MP, f/2.2, angle 125 ° + 8MP telephoto lens, f/2.4 Front 20MP, f/2.0
  • Battery: 4000mAh, QC 4 +
  • Connectors: USB Type-C 3.1, 1 nanoSim + micro SD (up to 2TB)
  • Dimensions and weight: 159.2 x 73.4 x 7.9 mm, 187 grams
  • Memory: 6GB + 128GB
  • Additional features: GPS, A-GPS, BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS, Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz) with 2x2 MIMO Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, RGB sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Hall sensor, fingerprint scanner in display, Face ID, stereo speakers, DHIfi audio support
  • Colors: Blue

2018

Start of sales in Russia ZTE Axon M

On November 22, 2018, the Russian division of ZTE Mobile Devices announced the start of pre-order for the ZTE Axon M foldable smartphone with two screens. The device combines the convenience of a large display (6.75-inches decomposed) and the compactness of a regular smartphone.

ZTE Axon M smartphone

ZTE Axon M supports four modes of operation, each of which, as the manufacturer noted, will be effective in certain tasks:

  • Parallel mode (A/B). On each of the screens, you can launch a separate application and use them at the same time - for example, watch the series and discuss it in a messenger with friends; communicate with a colleague via video link and make notes in the organizer; view two videos by switching the sound between them.
  • Advanced mode (A). Both displays are combined into one large one with a diagonal of 6.75 inches. In this mode, the device replaces the tablet and allows you to read books, use maps, write letters and messages, surf the Internet.
  • Mirror mode (A/A). This format is suitable for games in which two participate (for example, chess); collective viewing of presentations; video conferencing; showing photos and videos of a large company gathered at the same table.
  • Standard mode (A, -). If the compactness of the device is a primary need, only one screen can be used, and the second can be folded. In this format, ZTE Axon M turns into a classic smartphone.

Switching between modes is carried out by pressing the "M" key placed in the standard navigation bar at the bottom of the screen.

At the heart of the ZTE Axon M is the 4-core processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 Pro. Its power will be enough to run demanding multimedia applications and games. Controlled by smartphoneoperating system Android 7.1.2 Nougat, which provides ample multitasking. And a 3180 mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0 function is responsible for autonomy: it will provide up to 28 hours of talk time, the manufacturer says.

According to the manufacturer, the displays of the device with a diagonal of 5.2-inches are equipped with IPS-panels with accurate color transmission and a bright image. The smartphone uses stereo speakers and a separate AKM 4962 audio chip, and also supports Dolby Atmos, Hi-Fi sound playback and noise cancellation using two Fuence microphones. The camera, which can be used both as the main and as the front camera, has a resolution of 20 MP, so the gadget is suitable for fans of mobile photos and selfies.

Of the additional features of ZTE Axon M, the manufacturer noted support for networks LTE Pre-5G and, as well as VoLTE: this will allow the use of high-speed mobile Internet 4G for voice calls, which will provide, according to the manufacturer, higher communication quality. From November 22, the smartphone will be available for pre-order. From November 26, 2018, the smartphone will be on sale. The recommended retail price is 39,990. rubles

ZTE Axon 9 Pro

On August 30, 2018, the company ZTE Corporation introduced smartphone ZTE the Axon 9 Pro based on the 845 mobile platform Qualcomm Snapdragon. The device, according to the developer, is suitable for users who are not indifferent to modern technologies and appreciate reliability, unusual design and wide possibilities in gadgets.

ZTE Axon 9 Pro smartphone

ZTE Axon 9 Pro is a smartphone with Axon Vision graphics optimization technology. This function for video processing together with independent graphics processor brings, according to the developer, image quality and video smoothness to a higher level.

ZTE Axon 9 Pro supports HDR10 playback of movies and videos. The smartphone also has an RGB sensor that controls the light sensor and dynamically adjusts the color temperature of the display for comfortable use when changing lighting.

ZTE Corporation noted that Axon Vision technology includes three key elements:

  • Clear display. Measurement of ∆E <2) для технологии оптимизации Axon Vision обеспечивает широкую и точную цветопередачу, выходящую за рамки палитры, которую способен распознать человеческий глаз. Подобное улучшение позволяет более точно воспроизводить цвета и автоматически настраивать их для оптимального отображения на экране.(
  • Video optimization. Thanks to the presence of a separate GPU with MEMC technology (Motion Estimation, Motion Compensation; motion estimation, motion compensation) and the ability to process up to 500 megapixels per second, the user will receive a clearer video. The playback speed of the video from 24-30 frames per second has been increased to 60: this avoids blur in the frame and provides comfortable viewing.
  • HDR10 support. The smartphone supports HDR10 video playback, which provides greater detail and color saturation with an increased dynamic range.

Smartphone Smartphone ZTE Axon 9 Pro

The virtually frameless Full HD + AMOLED display of the ZTE Axon 9 Pro with a resolution of 6.21 'is covered with 2.5D tempered glass and supports a resolution of 2248 x 1080 pixels. The 18.7: 9 aspect ratio provides more options for watching videos and playing games. On the back panel, made of tempered 3D glass, there is a fingerprint sensor. The smartphone is also reliably protected from dust and moisture thanks to IP68 certification, according to ZTE Corporation.

The ZTE Axon 9 Pro supports artificial intelligence technology for snapshots, according to the developer's statement. It includes several "smart" functions for recognizing movements and faces and composing portraits. For example, the technology can maintain a sequence of movements in single personnel and in slow motion, as well as capture focus on moving objects. The main high-resolution dual camera is equipped with 12- and 20-megapixel lenses:

  • 12-MP lens has an aperture of F/1.75, and the pixel size in the picture is 1.4 microns. Optical image stabilization technology reduces camera jitter and provides high quality photos and videos. The device has autofocus with two photodiodes.
  • 20-MP lens received a wide viewing angle of 130 °, thanks to which you can create panoramic pictures.

The front camera with focus fixation has a resolution of 20 megapixels for clear selfies and fast unlocking of the smartphone using the face recognition function.

As noted in ZTE Corporation, the ZTE Axon 9 Pro system also uses the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The technology helps to calculate background processes and applications that slow down the smartphone. It examines and predicts user behavior and automatically closes unused programs, removing files or fragments of them from the system. This means that the user can always count on the maximum performance of the device, optimized for his needs.

ZTE Corporation believes that this intelligent approach also extends battery life. Its capacity is 4000 mAh, and thanks to the Quick Charge 4 + function, one hour is enough to charge the entire battery. ZTE Axon 9 Pro also supports the Qi wireless charging standard.

The front-facing stereo speakers of the ZTE Axon 9 Pro are equipped with a dual intelligent power amplifier that provides high audio accuracy even at maximum volume. Also, the flagship ZTE supports Dolby Atmos technology, and thanks to the ability to record in stereo format, all surround sound completeness is achieved. The peculiarity of the model is the built-in real-time translation function with support for 29 languages, noted in ZTE Corporation.

The recommended retail value for the European market is 649 euros. In Russia, the smartphone will be presented in early October 2018.

2017: ZTE Axon M with two screens

On October 17, 2017, ZTE introduced the Axon M smartphone in a horizontal clamshell form factor with two screens.

ZTE Axon M smartphone, (2017)

The device is equipped with two 5.2-inch displays with Full HD resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels), which turn into one 6.75-inch display of 1920 x 2160 pixels when unfolded. When folded, the device works like a regular smartphone. Each of the displays can display its own application, providing multitasking, such a mode is called parallel or Dual mode. The second mode, Extended or Extended, uses two displays as a single screen for watching video. The third mode, Mirror or Mirror, is designed for collective viewing, in which one screen completely duplicates the second. The traditional mode provides for the use of the device in a folded state, like a regular ZTE smartphone[6].

The smartphone has one camera, with a resolution of 20 megapixels. 3,180 mAh battery. Computing Platform - Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor. 4GB RAM. 64 GB of internal flash memory expandable with microSD cards.

The "home button" has built-in scanner fingerprints, there is a 3.5mm audio jack USB and a Type-C port. Device dimensions: 150.8 x 71.6 x 12.1 mm, weight 230 grams. Control is implemented on operating system Android 7.1.2 Nougat.

Sales of ZTE Axon M will begin in stores, Europe,, and China. Japan USA As of October 17, 2017, the date of appearance of the device in is unknown. Russia

2016: ZTE Axon 7

In May 2016, the Chinese company ZTE announced the flagship smartphone Axon 7. The main advantages of the novelty lie in photo and musical capabilities.

The manufacturer claims that the ZTE Axon 7 is capable of reproducing "surround sound of concert quality." This is provided by two digital-to-analog converters AKM AK4961 and AK4490, Dolby Atmos surround sound technology and stereo speakers.

The main camera of the novelty is characterized by a 20-megapixel sensor, dual LED flash, phase detection autofocus, optical image stabilization, 4K video recording and f/1.8 aperture. For selfies and video calls, an 8-megapixel camera with an f/2.2 aperture is provided.

ZTE Axon 7 is capable of reproducing "surround sound of concert quality"

The 5.5-inch screen is built using AMOLED technology and has a resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels (538 ppi), protected by Gorilla Glass 4 curved at the edges and the ability to recognize pressure.

Similar to the other flagships of 2016, the new ZTE model is based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 single-chip system with four computing cores, Adreno 530 graphics accelerator, LTE modem Cat.6 and support for Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging technology. The phone is powered by a 3250mAh battery.

ZTE Axon 7 has a 20-megapixel camera with optical image stabilization

The device has two card slots SIM(one of them can be used to connect removable microSD drives), a fingerprint scanner operating system Android and 6.0 Marshmallow with a proprietary software add-on MiFavor UI 4.0.

ZTE Axon 7

HTC 10

Samsung Galaxy S7

Huawei Mate S

Apple iPhone 6s

Screen

AMOLED, 5,5’’, 2560 х 1440

LCD, 5.2, "" 2560 x 1440

Super AMOLED, 5,1’’, 2560 х 1440

AMOLED, 5,5’’, 1920 х 1080

LCD, 4.7, "" 1334 x 750

Processor

Snapdragon 820, 4 cores, 2.2 GHz

Qualcomm Snapdragon 820, 4 cores, 2.2 GHz

Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 (4 cores, 2.15 GHz) or Samsung Exynos (8 cores, 2.3 GHz)

Huawei Kirin 935, 8 cores, 2.2 GHz

Apple A8, 2 cores, 1.4 GHz

Cameras

20 and 8 megapixels

12 and 5 megapixels

12 and 5 megapixels

13 and 8 megapixels

12 and 5 megapixels

RAM

4/6 GB

4 GB

4 GB

3 GB

1 GB

Flash memory

64/128 GB

32/64 GB

32/64 GB

32/64 GB

16/64/128GB

microSD

There is up to 128 GB

Available, up to 2 TB

There is up to 200 GB

There is up to 128 GB

No


The ZTE Axon 7 is clad in an all-metal body that can be painted in gold or silver. The smartphone will go on sale in early June 2016. It will be offered in two versions - with 4 and 64 GB of RAM and permanent memory, respectively, as well as with 6 and 128 GB. The cost of the younger modification will be about $500. For a more advanced one, you will have to pay $625.[7]

2015

ZTE Axon Max

On December 18, 2015, ZTE unveiled the new flagship smartphone Axon Max. Its main advantages include advanced photo capabilities, a capacious battery and biometric protection.

The ZTE Axon Max comes with a 6-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and thin bezels on the sides. The corners of the screen are slightly bent (2.5D technology).

ZTE Axon Max is able to recognize its owner by fingerprints and eyes

The hardware basis of the novelty is the eight-core processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 (MSM8952) with a clock speed of 1.5 GHz. Responsible for the software component operating system Android is 5.1 with the proprietary software shell MiFavor 3.5.

The main camera is characterized by a 16-megapixel sensor, f/1.9 aperture and phase detection autofocus (PDAF). The front photo module, designed for selfies and video calls, is created by a 13-megapixel (f/2.2).

The amount of RAM is 3 GB. To store digital content, you can use a built-in 32 GB flash drive and microSD memory cards up to 128 GB, for which the phone has a corresponding connector.

The smartphone is powered by a 4140 mAh battery with low-cost power consumption and Quick Charge 2.0 fast charging features. The latter allows you to charge the battery from zero to 60% in just 30 minutes.

Comparison of ZTE Axon Max with major competitors

In addition, the flagship ZTE has two slots for SIM-card, wireless communication Bluetooth 4.0, GPS and, a LTE Hi-Fi audio system and an all-metal golden body. Corporate customers and users who want to protect their data in a smartphone can take advantage of fingerprint recognition and eye scanning technologies. In the latter case, the phone's camera detects a pattern of blood vessels, which, according to the developers, is unique to each person and does not change with age or due to a change in the emotional state of the body.

ZTE Axon Max will be sold in the Chinese market for 2800 yuan ($432). The timing of the appearance of the product in Russia is still unknown. It is worth noting that by mid-December 2015, several representatives of the ZTE Axon line are already sold on the Russian market.[8]

ZTE Axon Elite

On September 4, 2015, ZTE announced the new flagship smartphone Axon Elite, which will be sold in Russia. Previously, the ZTE Axon series was presented only in China and the USA.

The ZTE Axon Elite model received an eight-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 (MSM8994) processor with a clock speed of 2 GHz, an Adreno 430 graphics accelerator and 3 GB of RAM. The display is created by 5.5-inch, it is protected by Gorilla Glass and is characterized by a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels (pixel density - 534 ppi).

ZTE Axon Elite smartphone recognizes its owner by voice, fingerprints and eyes

To store digital content, you can use a built-in 32 GB flash drive and microSD memory cards up to 128 GB, for which the phone has a corresponding connector.

The rear camera is dual: it consists of a 13-megapixel main image sensor and an auxiliary 2-megapixel depth sensor. The camera has autofocus, flash and 4K video recording. For selfies and video calls, an 8-megapixel photo module is used.

The device is powered by a 3,000mAh battery that supports QuickCharge fast charging. There is support for LTE. The case cover contains leather inserts at the top and bottom. The rest of the surface is plastic.

Comparison of ZTE Axon Elite with competitors, TAdviser data

ZTE Axon Elite can appeal to corporate users thanks to the use of an advanced protection system that can recognize the owner smartphone by voice, fingerprints and eyes. The software basis of the gadget is operating system Android 5.0.

The ZTE Axon Elite will only be sold in golden body color. Sales of new items in Russia will start at the end of September 2015. Its cost in our country has not been named, but it is known that in Europe the flagship will be offered at a price of 420 euros (about 31,500 rubles at the exchange rate as of August 4, 2015). MediaMarkt retail network was chosen as ZTE's partner in sales of this product on the Russian market.[9]

ZTE Axon

On July 14, 2015, ZTE showcased a new flagship smartphone called Axon. The novelty has received a premium design, advanced audio capabilities and ultra-high definition video recording function, while the product will be inexpensive.

The ZTE Axon is powered by an eight-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 (MSM8994) processor clocked at 2 GHz operating system Android and 5.1. The resolution of the 5.5-inch display is 2560 x 1440 pixels (534 ppi). The screen manufactured by the company Sharp is protected by third-generation Gorilla Glass.

ZTE Axon received premium design and advanced audio capabilities

The phablet is equipped with 32 GB of internal flash memory. Removable media connection is not provided. The size of the RAM is 4 GB.

The main camera contains dual optics: the main image sensor is characterized by a 13-megapixel sensor, the auxiliary camera is 2-megapixel. This system, complemented by a dual LED flash, is capable of recording 4K video at a frame rate of 30 k/s. The front wide-angle (88 degrees) camera is 8-megapixel and provides Full HD video recording.

The body of the novelty is made of aluminum. It can be painted in one of three colors: golden (Ion Gold), silver (Chromium Silver) and dark blue (Phthalo Blue). There is support for LTE networks.

ZTE Axon is capable of ultra-high definition video recording

The manufacturer pays special attention to the presence of a Hi-Fi speaker system in the phone. The gadget received two audio sets that significantly improve sound quality, as well as two microphones, wind noise reduction technology and automatic sound correction controllers - all this should contribute to good hearing of the interlocutor during a telephone conversation.

The smartphone is powered by a non-removable 3000 mAh battery. The battery supports Quick Charge 2.0 fast charging. The battery life of the handset in talk and standby modes is 12 and 240 hours, respectively.

Comparison of ZTE Axon with competitors released in 2015

Comparison of ZTE Axon with competitors released in 2015 Source: TAdviser.ru

Sales of ZTE Axon will start on July 27, 2015. In the United States, a new smartphone will cost $450 (about 25,500 rubles at the exchange rate as of July 15, 2015). The timing of the appearance of the novelty in Russia and other countries is not called.[10]

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