ZTE Axon 30s 5G (2021) review

ZTE announced the launch of the Axon 30s 5G smartphone in 2021. The manufacturer is offering the ZTE Axon 30s 5G phone with 6.92 inch display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset, 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage.

The ZTE Axon 30s 5G series was launched with Android OS v12.0 pre-installed, but it is upgradable to newer versions of OS as they become available. The Axon 30s 5G comes with a high-quality AMOLED display. AMOLED displays offer several advantages that contribute to their popularity in smartphones and other devices. The multi-camera setup on the Axon 30s 5G offers versatility, allowing you to capture a wide range of subjects and scenes with different perspectives. With multiple cameras, you can capture the same scene from different angles or focal lengths simultaneously. The front camera of Axon 30s 5G gives you the freedom to capture moments with yourself or your friends and family easily.

ZTE Axon 30s 5G specifications

Body

The weight of ZTE Axon 30s 5G is about 6.67 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this ZTE smartphone are average (6.7 x 3.06 x 0.31 inch). Smaller smartphones are more compact and easier to carry around, but they may have smaller displays that can be harder to read and interact with. A Nano SIM is a small (12.3 x 8.8 x 0.67 mm) chipcard that is used in smartphones as a subscriber identity module (SIM) for connecting to a cellular network.

System

The ZTE Axon 30s 5G comes with Android OS v12.0 out of the box, but it is upgradable to the next OS. Android is based on the Linux kernel and includes a user interface, middleware, and a range of pre-installed applications. The Axon 30s 5G utilizes Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset. This octa-core CPU is managed by an advanced scheduler that allocates tasks to the CPU for speed and power efficiency in real time.

The Axon 30s 5G utilizes Adreno 650 GPU. A GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a specialized chip that is primarily designed to handle and accelerate the processing of graphics and visual data. It is responsible for rendering images, videos, and animations on a smartphone screen. Adreno GPUs are designed to work in conjunction with Qualcomm's Snapdragon processors. The latest Adreno GPUs support advanced graphics features such as high dynamic range (HDR) rendering, virtual reality, and augmented reality applications.

Display

The Axon 30s 5G features a 6.92 inch AMOLED display. AMOLED displays enable an Always-On Display feature, where a portion of the screen remains active to display information such as time, date, notifications, or custom widgets, even when the rest of the display is off. The 6.92 inch display should be large enough to provide a comfortable viewing experience for your needs, whether it's reading text, browsing the web, or watching videos.

The size of the screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. A larger screen typically requires more power to illuminate, which can impact battery life. The display of ZTE Axon 30s 5G is multitouch capable. Multitouch technology enables the device's touchscreen to detect and interpret multiple touch points on the screen simultaneously.

Memory

The ZTE Axon 30s 5G comes with 6 GB of RAM, which is considered to be sufficient for most users' needs. The amount of RAM needed for optimal performance depends on factors such as the operating system, the apps and services you use, and how you use your device. 128 GB of internal storage should be more than enough for their needs. The Axon 30s 5G has 128 GB of internal storage. The internal storage of the Axon 30s 5G (128 GB) can be expanded with a compatible microSD card. MicroSD cards are popular because they're small, lightweight, and easy to use.

Camera

The multi-camera setup of Axon 30s 5G allows you to adapt to different photography situations and achieve various perspectives and compositions. The main camera of the Axon 30s 5G is equipped with autofocus. An autofocus (or AF) optical system uses a sensor, a control system and a motor to focus on an automatically or manually selected point or area. Very few Android cameras come without autofocus. The main camera of Axon 30s 5G has optical image stabilization (OIS) to counteract camera shake. Optical image stabilization is a must for anyone shooting without a tripod with a long lens or in low light conditions.

Connectivity

The ZTE Axon 30s 5G supports the latest 5G network technology. Compared to 4G, 5G networks offer several key advantages, including faster download and upload speeds, lower latency, and greater network capacity, which enable new applications such as virtual and augmented reality, autonomous vehicles, smart cities, and more. The ZTE Axon 30s 5G like all modern smartphones, is capable of connecting to Wi-Fi networks. Wi-Fi networks use radio waves to transmit data between devices and a wireless access point, which is typically connected to a wired network and serves as a hub for wireless devices to connect to the internet or other networks.

The Axon 30s 5G supports the latest Bluetooth standards, which offers faster data transfer speeds, better range, and improved reliability compared to previous versions of Bluetooth. The Axon 30s 5G has a GPS receiver. GPS allows smartphones to determine their precise location and provide accurate navigation and mapping services. This includes turn-by-turn directions, real-time traffic updates, points of interest, and alternative routes.

The Axon 30s 5G has a built-in NFC chip, which allows it to support various NFC applications and services such as contactless payments, data transfer, and access control. The Axon 30s 5G phone doesn't have built-in FM radio receiver. The Axon 30s 5G has an USB Type-C port. Type-C is a small, reversible connector that can be plugged in to a device in either orientation, making it more convenient to use than older USB connectors that only worked when plugged in a certain way. The Axon 30s 5G smartphone does not have 3.5 mm headphone jack.

Battery

The Li-Po 4200 mAh, non-removable battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. The lithium polymer (Li-Po) battery is a thin, light-weight, rechargeable battery. No periodic discharge is needed and charging can be done at random. The battery of Axon 30s 5G isn't removable without voiding the warranty.

Features

Smartphones today come with a wealth of sensors to facilitate a better user experience. The ZTE Axon 30s 5G smartphone has an accelerometer. The presence of an accelerometer in smartphones enables a range of interactive and intuitive functionalities that enhance the user experience and enable innovative applications. The Axon 30s 5G phone has a fingerprint scanner. This sensor identifies and authenticates the fingerprints of an individual in order to grant or deny access to a smartphone.

This ZTE phones come with proximity sensor. This proximity sensor detects how close the phone is to an outside object, such as your ear. The Axon 30s 5G phone comes with a compass sensor. A compass sensor is a device that provides accurate directions in relation to the earth's North and South magnetic poles. The ambient light sensor detects the level of ambient light in the surrounding environment. The main purpose of a light sensor in a smartphone is to automatically adjust the brightness of the device's display.

The Dual SIM capability of ZTE Axon 30s 5G phone is ideal for businesses wishing to provide staff with a mobile device that can offer separate numbers and bills for both personal and business use. The Axon 30s 5G supports fast charging. With fast charging, you can get a significant amount of battery life in just a few minutes of charging, which is especially useful if you need to use your phone but don't have much time to wait for it to charge.

The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the ZTE Axon 30s 5G, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.

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