ZTE is set to launch a new device with an under-display camera in China on September 1. The ZTE Axon 20 5G will be the first mass-produced smartphone of its kind.
The ZTE Axon 20 5G is slated to release in China, the Nordic, and the Middle East once available. While price details for the smartphone have not yet been confirmed, it is expected to be more of a mid-range device.
Recent leaks suggest a 6.92-inch OLED display with a 2460 x 1080 resolution, which will feature a 32-megapixel lens as the highlight under-display camera as well as an in-display fingerprint sensor. The rear camera setup will include a 64-megapixel lens, an 8-megapixel lens, and two additional 2-megapixel lenses.
Hardware-wise the device is set to feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chip to enable 5G, as well as 6GB, 8GB, and 12GB RAM options, 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB internal storage options, and a 4120 mAh battery. Its expected dimensions are 172.1 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm and weight 198g.
There is no 3.5mm headphone jack on the device.ZTE has mentioned that other major players in the industry are also experimenting with under-display cameras. So far, other Chinese brands, including Xiaomi and Oppo have showcased prototype devices with similar camera designs, but no other manufacturer has yet indicated a product coming to market.
