The ZTE Axon 30 5G has officially launched in China, raising the bar for flagship smartphones by placing a 16-megapixel front camera entirely beneath the display — making it invisible during normal use and only active when you take a selfie.
ZTE Axon 30 5G: Under-Display Camera Technology Explained
ZTE is no stranger to this innovation. In January of the same year, the company unveiled the ZTE Axon 20 5G — the world's first under-display camera smartphone. The Axon 30 5G builds on that foundation with a dedicated screen display chip that renders pixels over the camera module, using advanced light-transmitting technologies to keep the lens invisible during everyday use. The result is a true full-screen experience with zero notch, no punch-hole, and no waterdrop cutout. Available in Black and Green, the phone marks the end of an era for visible front-camera solutions.
ZTE Axon 30 5G Specifications
The Axon 30 5G is built around a 6.92-inch Full HD+ AMOLED panel with a resolution of 1080x2400 pixels, a 120Hz refresh rate, and an industry-leading 360Hz touch sampling rate for ultra-responsive input. Under the hood sits the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 processor paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. The phone runs MyOS 11 based on Android 11 and supports ZTE's Fusion Memory feature, which can borrow up to 5GB of storage space to extend available RAM on the fly.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.92-inch FHD+ AMOLED, 1080x2400 px |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz display / 360Hz touch sampling |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB |
| OS | MyOS 11 (Android 11) |
| Rear Cameras | 64MP (f/1.79) + 8MP Ultra-Wide + 5MP Macro + 2MP Depth |
| Front Camera | 16MP Under-Display |
| Battery | 4200mAh, 55W Fast Charging |
| Connectivity | 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, USB Type-C |
| Weight | 189 grams |
| Colors | Black, Green |
Camera Setup
On the rear, the Axon 30 5G packs a quad-camera array led by a 64-megapixel primary sensor with an aperture of f/1.79. Joining it are an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, a 5-megapixel macro lens for close-up shots, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor for portrait effects. On the front, the 16-megapixel under-display camera handles selfies without interrupting the display surface at any point.
Battery and Connectivity
Power comes from a 4200mAh battery with support for 55W fast charging, enabling quick top-ups between uses. Connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, and a USB Type-C port. The phone weighs 189 grams, which is reasonable for a 6.92-inch device.
ZTE Axon 30 5G Price
The Axon 30 5G launches in China with three variants. The 6GB+128GB model is priced at 2,198 Chinese Yuan (approximately Rs 25,000), the 8GB+128GB model at 2,498 Yuan (approximately Rs 28,500), and the top-tier 8GB+256GB model at 2,798 Yuan (approximately Rs 32,000). For more smartphones from this manufacturer, visit the ZTE brand page.
