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The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra was released in China yesterday and I’m looking forward to a global release in the new future.
This has the potential to be one of the best phones of the year, especially for anyone who wants a great camera on their phone.
Sony IMX787 & IMX766 & IMX686 Camera Specifications
The new ZTE Axon 40 Ultra features two 64MP Sony IMX787 camera sensors instead of one, mostly ultra-wide.
Then it has a 64MP 5.7x optical zoom lens.
It’s a massive upgrade from last year’s ZTE Axon 30 Ultra, which used the IMX686 as the main sensor and then the Samsung GW3 as the ultra-wide sensor.It is also a better sensor than the Sony IMX766, which has been used in OPPO Find X5 Pro, Real Me GT 2 and one plus north 2.
The Sony IMX787 has a huge 1/1.3″ sensor, which is much larger than the 1/1.52″ IMX766 and 1/1.72″ IMX686. Samsung GW3 is smaller, only 1/1.97.
Under-screen selfie camera
Last year, the Ultra didn’t have an in-display camera, while the standard ZTE Axon 30 There is one that has now changed. The new 6.8-inch display runs at 1116 x 2480 resolution with a 144Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 1500nits for an incredibly bright display.
I’m assuming the under-display camera is the same 16MP camera used on the ZTE Axon 30.
Other specifications
Other than that, everything else is typical flagship phone specs. The battery capacity is 5000mAh and the charging power is 80W.
You also have the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, and the base model comes with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.
full press release
ZTE has officially announced the launch of the Axon 40 Ultra, a masterpiece that showcases an advanced upgrade in Under-Display Camera (UDC) technology and pioneering multi-camera computational photography. Equipped with the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is “born for the wonderful”, showing the ultimate form of smartphone in terms of screen, image and performance.
Next-generation UDC technology delivers spectacular images at a glance
As a pioneer in under-screen camera technology, ZTE continues to lead the evolution of the full-screen trend. Axon 40 Ultra inherits ZTE’s previous world-leading UDC products. As the third-generation commercial product to upgrade UDC technology, it has achieved a huge innovation breakthrough. Not only that, ZTE Axon 40 Ultra successfully presents the ultimate form of full screen with its fully integrated screen.
Axon 40 Ultra adopts 400PPI density in the UDC area of the screen, and the full screen is arranged with blue diamonds for better visual fusion effect; the industry’s first independent pixel driving technology ensures that each pixel unit is driven by a separate pixel circuit to achieve a clearer screen display. Distributed transparent wiring for circuits eliminates circuit aggregation at the edge of the screen in the UDC area, providing a smoother image. In addition, the UDC Pro screen display chip is further upgraded, integrating MRC algorithm upgrade, intelligent pixel enhancement, and intelligent display optimization technology to create a more accurate and synchronized display effect. With the newly upgraded flawless full screen, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra can provide a more immersive experience and deliver spectacular images at a glance.
At the same time, the picture quality of the front camera has also been greatly improved. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is equipped with a 16-megapixel front UDC, which can achieve a large pixel perfusion effect of up to 2.24μm, resulting in greater sensitivity to the UDC area. Selfie Algorithm 3.0 uses deep learning AI technology to reduce noise, and can perform real-time calibration of images in different lighting environments such as intelligent defogging and anti-glare, greatly improving image clarity and transparency. At the same time, the intelligent beauty function can further improve the image quality of face shooting.
The flagship screen configuration is even more exciting. ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is equipped with a large 6.8-inch AMOLED screen, supports 1116*2480 resolution FHD+, peak brightness up to 1500nit, 100% coverage of DCI-P3 wide color gamut, 10bit color depth, 1.07 billion color extreme display, providing the ultimate color effect and clarity. In addition, this spectacular large screen fully supports 120Hz intelligent high refresh rate and 360Hz touch sampling rate. In addition, the 1440Hz high-frequency pulse width modulation (PWM) dimming function can effectively reduce screen flickering in dark scenes. Combined with TUV Rheinland’s low blue light Eyesafe certification, it provides super protection for eye protection.
Three main camera trinity system provides spectacular footage at every angle
While the full screen allows users to “watch the show”, the main camera of the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has been fully upgraded to a “trinity” of three main cameras, consisting of a 64-megapixel human camera, a 64-megapixel ultra-wide-angle main camera, and a 64-megapixel main camera. The pixel periscope telephoto main camera is the best triple-camera system in the industry. The triple main camera system, driven by a number of exclusive and powerful computational photography features, further makes the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra a flagship smartphone for “capturing wonders”.
The 64-megapixel user-friendly main camera and ultra-wide-angle main camera are equipped with two Sony IMX787 sensors, introduced to the industry in the ZTE Axon 40. Such a setup enables dual full-pixel omnidirectional focusing, making focusing faster and more accurate. Specifically, the 64-megapixel humanistic camera uses a 35mm equivalent focal length, with a 7P lens and a large f/1.6 aperture, providing hardware-level optical blur effects. The ultra-wide-angle main camera adopts a 16mm equivalent focal length with a 4cm autofocus macro, which has both wide-angle and macro functions to achieve ultra-low distortion on the curved surface. The periscope telephoto main camera uses a 91mm equivalent focal length and has a 5.7x optical zoom function from wide-angle to telephoto. Equipped with Steadicam-level full-system image stabilization, OIS optical image stabilization + EIS image stabilization, so that every photo has excellent performance.
Computer photography is further upgraded. Unlike other smartphones with three main cameras with the same pixel, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is the only smartphone in the industry that supports 8k UHD recording. It is also the only triple-camera smartphone in the industry with a snapshot feature that captures objects in motion with its own custom adaptive shutter algorithm. Finally, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is the only triple-camera smartphone in the industry that supports preset focusing of all main cameras. Users can manually preset the focusing distance before shooting, further shortening the focusing time.
In addition, the super night scene video function is further enhanced. The unique AI camera algorithm can improve the brightness of the picture, increase the resolution when shooting videos in dark areas, reduce noise, and truly restore color information. At the same time, ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is equipped with a variety of night sky photography function modes such as smart moon, star photography algorithm, AI constellation, etc., providing users with an excellent night scene photography experience. In addition to a user-friendly image color system, as well as a wealth of humanistic filters such as Bresson black and white filters and film filters, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra helps users experience a large number of interesting photo shoots through a variety of photography and videography scenarios.
Hardcore performances and gorgeous aesthetics bring a spectacle to every second
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is designed for outstanding performance, featuring the flagship configuration of the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, UFS3.1 and LPDDR5 RAM. Best of all, this flagship device features VC liquid cooling technology to maximize performance. The total heat dissipation area of the nine-layer heat dissipation structure can reach 36,356 square millimeters; With the help of the new dual-channel enhanced VC liquid-cooled evaporator, the thermal conductivity of the waterfall-type rapid heat conduction design can be greatly increased by 400%; Aerospace-grade micro-nano-cavity graphene phase change heat dissipation The heat absorption capacity of the board is increased by 140%, and the thermal conductivity is increased by 300 times, which provides the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra with fast heat dissipation and smooth performance.
For a better gaming experience, ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is also equipped with Snapdragon Sound, DTS audio stereo dual speakers, X-axis linear motor, and 90/120 high frame rate, providing users with a greatly upgraded audio and operating experience. Most importantly, ZTE Axon 40 Ultra fully supports hardware encryption and has a built-in independent security chip to better protect system security. Finally, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is equipped with a 5000mAh battery and 65W super fast charging technology, which lasts longer.
In terms of appearance, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra adopts a stylish and beautiful integrated design, showing elegance. 71-degree super-curved waterfall surface design, with 3.9mm super-deep camber, more comfortable to hold. At the same time, the back of ZTE Axon 40 adopts the industry’s first rear frameless glass design, which perfectly “hides” the surface of the metal platform.
From now on, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra will be available in mainland China, starting from 4,998 yuan for 8+256GB and 5,298 yuan for 12+256GB.The global version will be officially launched in June 2022 On ZTE’s official website.
