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ZTE

ZTE Axon 20 5G Extreme

6.0 NeoScore #1735 of 6247

Launched December 2020

Overview

NeoScore

6.0

#1735 of 6247

Design & display
6.7
Performance & hardware
7.2
Camera
6.2
Connectivity
5.8
Battery & charging
4.4

Strengths

  • Its hardware is among the best of its time, with 12 GB RAM and 256 GB storage.
  • The main camera's 1/1.72-inch sensor is larger than that of most phones launched around the same time.
  • 30 W fast charging is above average for phones launched around the same time.

Weak points

  • The 4,220 mAh battery has below-average capacity for phones launched around the same time.
  • Its 388 ppi pixel density is below average for phones launched around the same time.
Display
6.92″OLED1,080 × 2,460 px90 Hz
Design
198 g77.9 mm172.1 mm8 mm
Performance
Qualcomm Snapdragon 765GOcta-Core12 GB RAM256 GB
Battery
4,220 mAh30 W
Cameras
64 Mpx · f/1.88 Mpx · f/2.22 Mpxselfie 32 Mpx · f/2
Network
5G4G3G2G
Software
Android 10

Editorial report

ZTE Axon 20 5G Extreme technical sheet

The ZTE Axon 20 5G Extreme suits buyers after a large OLED display and capable hardware who can accept below-average battery capacity for phones launched around the same time. Its 6.92-inch display gives content plenty of room, while 90 Hz is average for phones of its time. Pixel density, at 388 ppi, is below average.

Hardware is among the best of its time. The phone has 12 GB RAM and 256 GB storage, both more than most phones launched around the same time, and storage is expandable. The camera overall is better than most: its main camera has a 1/1.72-inch sensor, larger than those in most phones of its time, and there is also an ultrawide camera. Main-camera resolution is 64 MP. 30 W fast charging is above average, but the 4,220 mAh battery has below-average capacity, and the battery overall is below average. Connectivity includes 5G, NFC, USB Type-C and dual Nano-SIM.

Design and display are better than most phones of its time, as is the camera; connectivity is above average. With a NeoScore of 6.0, the Axon 20 5G Extreme is best suited to buyers who put hardware and a large display ahead of battery capacity.

Technical index

NeoScore

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5.98 /10

Prices in United States

Selected variant

12 GB / 256 GB / China

Design & display

6.7

Display Technology OLED
8.5
Display Refresh Rate 90 Hz
7.0
Display Pixel Density 388 ppi
8.1
Display Features One Billion Colors, 90Hz
0.0
Weight 198 g
6.2
Usable Surface 84.8 %
7.9
Body Thickness 8 mm
8.0

Performance & hardware

7.2

RAM Capacity 12 GB
9.1
Processor Process Size 7 nm
6.0
Maximum Storage Capacity 256 GB
7.5
Maximum CPU Clock 2.4 GHz
5.7

Camera

6.2

Sensor Size 1/1.72″
6.2
Aperture f/1.8
8.0
Resolution 64 Mpx
8.0
Camera Features HDR, Panorama
0.0

Connectivity

5.8

Connectivity Features NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG
2.5
Cellular Bands 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79
9.0
Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
5.0
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.1
6.0
Navigation Systems GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
7.5
SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM
7.5

Battery & charging

4.4

Battery Capacity 4,220 mAh
6.6
Fast Charge Power 30 W
5.5
Battery Features Fast Charging
0.0

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Design & display
6.69
Performance & hardware
7.23
Camera
6.2
Connectivity
5.83
Battery & charging
4.39
NeoScore rank
#1735 / 6247

ZTE

Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
Processor Process Size
7 nm
Graphics GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 620
Maximum CPU Clock
2.4 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
256 GB
CPU Description
Octa-core CPU with 1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime, 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold and 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver cores.
Processor Type
Octa-Core
RAM Capacity
12 GB
Expandable Storage
Yes

Design

Body Colors
Yellow
Body Thickness
8 mm
Body Width
77.9 mm
Body Height
172.1 mm
Weight
198 g
Usable Surface
84.8 %
Body Materials
Glass, Faux Leather, Plastic
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No

Battery

Battery Capacity
4,220 mAh
Battery Type
Li-Ion
Fast Charge Power
30 W
Battery Features
Fast Charging

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
20.5:9
Display Technology
OLED
Display Diagonal
6.92″
Display Horizontal Resolution
1,080 px
Display Vertical Resolution
2,460 px
Display Pixel Density
388 ppi
Display Refresh Rate
90 Hz
Display Features
One Billion Colors, 90Hz
Integrated Projector
No

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Under Display

Sensor

Sensor Features
Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass

Software

Operating System
Android 10
OS Family
Android
OS Version
10

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
Dual Nano-SIM
Cellular Bands
2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79
Cellular Technologies
GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G
Wi-Fi Standards
Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wi-Fi Features
Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.1
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, LE
Navigation Systems
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
Connectivity Features
NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG
USB Version
USB 3.1

Audio

Audio Features
A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, Hi-Res Audio

Technical

Model numbers
A2121

Axon 20 5G Extreme

Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

Rear main camera

Resolution
64 Mpx
Sensor Size
1/1.72″
Pixel Size
0.8 µm
Video Recording
4K at 30 fps, 4K at 60 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, Gyro-EIS, HDR, 10-bit HDR
Aperture
f/1.8
Flash Type
Dual-Tone LED
Sensor
Resolution
64 Mpx
Sensor Size
1/1.72″
Pixel Size
0.8 µm
Video
Video Recording
4K at 30 fps, 4K at 60 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, Gyro-EIS, HDR, 10-bit HDR
Lens
Aperture
f/1.8
Flash
Flash Type
Dual-Tone LED
Flash LED Count
2 LEDs
Features
Camera Features
HDR, Panorama
2

Rear ultrawide camera

Resolution
8 Mpx
Aperture
f/2.2
Sensor
Resolution
8 Mpx
Lens
Aperture
f/2.2
3

Rear macro camera

Resolution
2 Mpx
Sensor
Resolution
2 Mpx
4

Under-display front camera

Resolution
32 Mpx
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Aperture
f/2
Camera Features
HDR
Sensor
Resolution
32 Mpx
Video
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/2
Features
Camera Features
HDR

Variant details

Memory
12 GB
Markets
China
Storage
256 GB
Market codes
China

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