This Under-Screen Camera Is INCREDIBLE! - ZTE Axon 30 5G
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Get 10% off all Jackery products with code LinusTechTips at jackery.com ZTE releases the Axon 30 5G, the second iteration with their under-screen camera tech for the front-facing aka the selfie camera. This new model feels like they just left other companies way behind.
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The video provides a first look at the ZTE Axon 30 5G, focusing on its second-generation under‑display front camera. After an unboxing, Linus walks through the device’s physical design, ports, SIM/microSD tray, and an unusually robust 65W charger included in the box. He compares the front camera experience to the previous Axon 20 and to a Fold, highlighting how the newer panel and a secondary drive for the display allegedly reduce visibility of the under‑screen camera in everyday use. The camera performance is tested in real scenarios, with emphasis on the processing applied by the AI features and the Snapdragon 870’s neural processing for upscaling, which noticeably improves detail and color accuracy in selfies. Throughout, Linus notes how the full‑screen experience remains largely uninterrupted by the camera, as well as other high‑end touches like an OLED display, 120 Hz refresh rate option, and an in‑screen fingerprint reader for a seamless, immersive viewing experience. The video also covers practical caveats, such as a modest camera delay when processing is enabled, a few color banding artifacts in certain lighting, and build quality observations, including a slight housing gap in a review unit. Overall, the Axon 30 5G is portrayed as a forward leap in under‑screen camera tech, delivering a nearly invisible selfie cam without compromising core smartphone features or the full‑screen experience, and it positions ZTE ahead of some competitors in this niche. The host concludes with a practical verdict on everyday usability, battery life in real use, and the device’s appeal for those who value fullscreen content and minimal display interruptions.
Topics · technology · mobile_devices · camera_technology · unboxing · display_technology
Questions answered
- What is the key feature of the ZTE Axon 30 5G highlighted in this video?
- The key feature is the second‑generation under‑display front camera, designed to be nearly invisible while maintaining full screen content without a visible camera cutout.
- How does the Axon 30 5G perform in selfies compared to earlier under‑display tech?
- According to the host, the Axon 30 5G uses display pixel density and a secondary driver to reduce visibility of the camera while improving image processing, resulting in sharper, more natural selfies with less pronounced artifacts than earlier generations.
- What are some caveats mentioned about the camera performance?
- Caveats include a noticeable processing delay when AI enhancements are enabled, occasional color banding under certain lighting, and minor hardware fit issues observed in a review unit.