ZTE announced its third 5G capable smartphone yesterday with the brand-new Axon 11 5G. It brings support for dual-mode 5G (SA and NSA) thanks to the integrated modem found in the Snapdragon 765G SoC, a four-camera array with a 64MP main shooter and a 4,000 mAh battery wrapped in a sleek glass and aluminum frame topped with a competitive price tag.
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Upfront we have a curved 6.47-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with and water-drop notch for the 20MP selfie camera. The panel also comes with a built-in fingerprint scanner and sports a 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Around the back, the square setup hosts four cameras. The star of the show is the 64MP main shooter which is accompanied by an 8MP ultra-wide snapper. The other two modules are 2MP macro cam and a 2MP depth helper.
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The Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chipset is paired with 6/8 GB RAM and 128/256GB storage which can be expanded through the microSD slot. The battery comes in at 4,000 mAh and supports Quick Charge 4.0+ for fast top-ups. The software front is covered by ZTE’s own MiFavor 10 based on Android 10.
The ZTE Axon 11 5G will come in black and white colors. The base 6/128GB version will go for CNY 2,698 ($380), there’s also an 8/128GB spec for CNY 2,998 ($420) and a top of the line 8/256GB version for CNY 3,398 ($480). Pre-orders are already underway in China while official sales start is yet to be confirmed. There is no word on an international roll-out yet.
Cameras
The main 64MP camera is accompanied by an 8MP ultrawide lens that can capture 120 degrees wide-angle shots. Additionally, there is also a pair of 2MP shooters, a macro and a depth-sensing camera.
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The front-facing camera inside the waterdrop notch is a 20MP camera with AI beauty modes and filters.
Battery and Pricing
The battery compartment has a 4,000 mAh power cell that is equipped with 18W fast charging. It should be able to charge the device from 0 to 100% in around 90 minutes.
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The ZTE Axon 11 5G is available in black and white color options for only $380.
ZTE Axon 11 5G Specifications
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
- CPU: 2.4GHz Octa-Core
- GPU: Adreno 620
- OS: Android 10, MiFavor 10
- Supported Networks: 2G, 3G, 4G LTE, 5G
- Display:
- 6.47″ AMOLED with 1080 x 2340 pixels resolution; 398 ppi,
- Memory:
- RAM: 6GB/8GB (expected)
- Internal: 128/256 GB
- Card slot: yes
- Camera:
- Rear (Quad): 64 MP, f/1.9, 25mm (wide), 1/1.72″, 0.8µm, PDAF
8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm (ultrawide)
2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) - Front: 20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2.8″, 1.0μm
- Rear (Quad): 64 MP, f/1.9, 25mm (wide), 1/1.72″, 0.8µm, PDAF
- Colors: Black, White
- Fingerprint sensor: In-display
- Battery: 4,000 mAh, 18W fast charging
- Price: $380 (6GB/128GB), $420 (8GB/128GB), $480 (8GB/256GB)
