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ZTE presents the Axon 20 5G, the first smartphone with a photo sensor under the screen

ZTE officially presents the Axon 20 5G, its first 5G compatible smartphone with a selfie sensor under the screen. This innovation is a world first. The manufacturer has not given a launch date or price for its new device.

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Beginning of August 2020, ZTE creates the event by announcing the imminent arrival of a new smartphone equipped with a selfie sensor under the screen, a world first. In July 2020, the manufacturer formalizes the ZTE Axon 20 5G and meet the users on September 1 for a formal presentation.

As promised, on this Tuesday, September 1, ZTE officially unveils the ZTE Axon 20 5G, its first smartphone compatible with 5G and equipped with a selfie sensor under the screen. No notch, pop-up camera or water drop, no here the sensor remains invisible comfortably installed behind from 6.92 FHD + OLEDs ” of the Axon 20 5G.

Also read: ZTE Axon 20 5G – here is the best preview of the first smartphone with selfie sensor under the screen

A combination of 5 technologies

To achieve this feat, ZTE has combined five distinct technologies. In the first place, the builder used a special material composed of organic and inorganic materials, so that maximum light can reach the lens. The second and third technologies form a dual control and ” a single control circuit ” that work together for ” synchronize display » and avoid interference.

Then the smartphone uses a system called ” special die “ to maintain the pixels, and therefore ensure a consistent display between camera use and return to normal use. And to conclude, ZTE has developed for the occasion a unique algorithm to improve the quality of photos taken by this sensor under the screen.

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Credit: ZTE

A still mysterious technical sheet

Note that ZTE will not be alone for long in offering smartphones with this technology. Huawei has already announced that it is working on a smartphone with a sensor under the screen, while Xiaomi has just filed a patent revealing the design of its device. Regarding the technical sheet, ZTE gave some information about it.

Thus, the Axon 20 5G will benefit from a Snapdragon 765G processor, an SoC found in particular in the OnePlus North or and Motorola Edge. Then the device will be powered by a battery of 4220 mAh, compatible with 30W fast charge. On the photo side, users will enjoy a 64 MP main sensor, capable of filming in 4K 60 FPS and HDR compatible.

ZTE has been silent on the amount of RAM, storage capacity, autonomy and many other key elements. The Axon 20 5G will be available in four colors : black, blue, purple and orange. For now, no release date and no prices have been communicated.

Source : Engadget


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