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ZTE Axon 30 Hands-on: An under-display camera that stays out of sight, out of mind
The ZTE Axon 30 is another smartphone with an under-display camera, and it's a marked improvement over its predecessor. Check it out here!
Pop-up cameras and notches are more or less a thing of the past, and the hole-punch camera has taken their place. While it's nowhere near as aesthetically pleasing as a purely bezel-less experience, they have been the best option for anyone looking for a minimal bezel in a smartphone for the past year. However, the ZTE Axon 20 last year offered one of the first under-display cameras in a smartphone on the market, although it was somewhat underwhelming. Now its successor is here, and it's a much bigger improvement than I had hoped for.
Under-display cameras: Do you think they're worth it right now?
With under-display cameras slowly making their way to more phones, we'd like to know what you think of the technology?
Just as 2020 was a monumental year for foldable smartphones, 2021 is shaping up to be a significant year for devices with under-display cameras. Although ZTE launched the first phone with an under-display camera last year, it was riddled with issues, and other manufacturers didn't adopt the technology this year. Today, you have a couple of options if you wish to buy a device with an under-display camera, like the Mi MIX 4, the Galaxy Z Fold 3, and the Axon 30, but the under-display camera on these devices doesn't quite match up to the performance of a regular selfie camera.
ZTE's Axon 30 launches globally next month with a better under-display camera
ZTE has announced that the Axon 30 will launch globally next month, with open sales starting September 9th. Read the post for more details.
Towards the end of last month, ZTE unveiled the Axon 30 in China. The device featured significant improvements over its predecessor, the Axon 20, on almost all fronts, featuring a better under-display camera solution, a more powerful SoC, better fast charging capabilities, and more. At the time, the company didn't share any details about international availability, but it has now confirmed that the Axon 30 will make its way to international markets next month.
Motorola Edge 20, POCO X3 GT, Huawei P50, and more forums are now open
Check out XDA forums for the Motorola Edge 20 series, POCO X3 GT, Huawei P50, ZTE Axon 30, Nokia XR20 and more!
Last week we saw some exciting new hardware coming out from Huawei, ZTE, Motorola, and Nokia. ZTE showcased the Axon 30 with an improved under-display camera while Huawei made a strong statement with the launch of its new P50 series, promising "new breakthrough tech in mobile imaging.” Nokia unveiled a tough phone that promises to last for years with 2 years of warranty and 4 years of software support. After weeks of leaks, Motorola also finally unveiled the new Motorola Edge 20 series.
ZTE takes another shot at under-display camera tech with the Axon 30
The new Axon 30 comes with an improved under-display camera which seems to address many of the issues that plagued the Axon 20.
After weeks of teasing, ZTE today unveiled the Axon 30, the company’s second smartphone with an under-display camera. The first attempt, the Axon 20, was a failed one; the selfie camera on that thing produced blurry photos in all lighting conditions, and the camera was clearly visible to the naked eye when displaying a light-colored background in the status bar. ZTE says the latest model, equipped with the 2nd gen under-display camera, doesn’t suffer from any such issues and represents a big qualitative leap from its predecessor.
ZTE teases Axon 30 with an improved under-display camera
ZTE has confirmed its upcoming Axon 30 will come with a second-generation under-display camera and a higher refresh screen.
Last year ZTE unveiled an intriguing phone called the Axon 20, the first commercial smartphone with an under-display selfie camera. The concept of a device without a notch, punch-hole, or pop-up mechanism sounded great on paper. However, the real-world experience was mediocre at best. As we noted in our review, images produced by Axon 20's under-display selfie camera were quite blurry in all lighting conditions. Despite the first failed attempt, ZTE is in no mood to give up on the under-display camera tech just yet. The company is gearing up to launch a successor dubbed the Axon 30, which will come equipped with an improved under-display camera.
Forums are now open for Xperia 1 III, Xperia 5 III, Axon 30 Ultra, TCL 20 Pro, TCL 20L and more
XDA forums are now open for the newly launched Xperia 1 III, Xperia 5 III, Xperia 10 III, ZTE Axon 30 Ultra, TCL 20 Pro 5G, and TCL 20L/20L+.
Last week, we opened up forums for 11 Android smartphones, including the Lenovo Legion Phone Duel 2, Nokia X series, Nokia G series, and more. Today, we are welcoming newly launched phones from Sony, TCL, and ZTE to the XDA Forums.
The ZTE Axon 30 Ultra has three 64MP cameras, a 144Hz display and Snapdragon 888
ZTE's newly released Axon 30 Ultra flagship boasts high refresh rate display, Snapdragon 888, and triple 64MP shooters. Check it out!
ZTE’s Axon 20 5G made headlines last year as the first commercial smartphone with an under-display selfie camera. As impressive as the idea was on paper, it turned out to be a failed attempt as the images produced from the under-display camera were not great, to say the least. ZTE clearly doesn’t want to repeat the same mistake as its latest smartphone does away from the gimmicky under-display camera tech and is opting for more conventional components. While ZTE’s previous two phones, the Axon 20 5G and Axon 11 5G were mid-range offerings, the newly-launched Axon 30 Ultra is a proper flagship. It offers rather impressive hardware, including the Snapdragon 888 chipset, high refresh rate display, triple 64MP camera setup, and more.
ZTE Axon 30 Ultra leak reveals ridiculous camera setup and more
ZTE is reportedly close to launching the Axon 30 Ultra, which is rumored to feature a triple array of 64-megapixel cameras on the back.
ZTE is reportedly close to launching a follow-up to last year’s Axon 20 5G — a device that was first to bring a sub-display selfie camera to the market. The Axon 30 Ultra will be suitably powerful, but it could lack the feature that made the Axon 20 5G stand out.
ZTE teases the Axon 30 Pro 5G with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 888
ZTE has confirmed its next smartphone in the Axon line, the Axon 30 Pro 5G, will be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 888.
Although much of the focus has been on Huawei, another Chinese tech company, ZTE, had a run-in with the former Trump administration. Fortunately for the company, the U.S. eventually lifted its ban, allowing the brand to sell smartphones in the country. Since the company overcame this debacle, its international product launches have been rather low-key (and unimpressive.) That changed with the launch of the Axon 20 5G in September of 2020, the world's first smartphone with a selfie camera underneath the display. After it launched globally in December of 2020, we had a chance to try it out for ourselves but came away disappointed. Now, ZTE is preparing to launch its successor: the Axon 30 Pro 5G.