ZTE has unveiled its third 5G capable smartphone today called the Axon 11 5G. The handset comes with 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.
The ZTE Axon 11 5G is built around a 6.47-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with and waterdrop 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 ultrawide snapper. The other two modules are 2MP macro cam and a 2MP depth helper.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chipset which powered the device 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.
ZTE Axon 11 5G Specifications
Network Properties
- 2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2
- CDMA 800 / 1900 & TD-SCDMA
- 3G bands: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
- 4G bands: LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 17(700), 20(800), 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500)
- 5G: 5G band 1(2100), 3(1800), 41(2500), 78(3500), 79(4700); SA/NSA
- Speed: HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (3CA), 5G (2+ Gbps DL)
Launch
- Announced: 2020, March 23
- Status: Coming soon. Exp. release 2020, March 30
Design
- Dimensions: 159.2 x 73.4 x 7.9 mm (6.27 x 2.89 x 0.31 in)
- Weight: 168 g (5.93 oz)
- Build: Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
- Colours: White, Black
- SIM: Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Display
- Type: AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
- Size: 6.47 inches, 102.8 cm2 (~87.9% screen-to-body ratio)
- Resolution: 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~398 ppi density)
Operating System
- Android 10.0; MiFavor 10
Hardware
- Chipset: Qualcomm SDM765 Snapdragon 765G (7 nm)
- CPU: Octa-core (1×2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1×2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6×1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
- GPU: Adreno 620
- Storage: 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
- Memory Card slot: microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Cameras
- Main Camera: 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)
- Features: Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
- Video: 2160p@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps; gyro-EIS
- Selfie Camera: Single – 20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2.8″, 1.0μm
- Features: HDR
- Video: 1080p@30fps
Multimedia
- Radio: No
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- Audio 3.5mm jack: No
- 24-bit/192kHz audio
Connectivity
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
- Bluetooth: 5.0, A2DP, LE
- GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
- NFC: Yes
- USB: 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, USB On-The-Go
Features
- Sensors: Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Battery
- Battery Type & Capacity: Non-removable Li-Ion 4000 mAh battery
- Charging: Fast charging 18W
- Quick Charge 4+
Models: A2021
ZTE Axon 11 5G Price and Availability
The ZTE Axon 11 5G will have two colours – black and white.
- 6/128GB version costs CNY 2,698 ($380)
- 8/128GB version costs CNY 2,998 ($420)
- 8/256GB version costs 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