ZTE has officially launched the Axon 50 Standard Edition in China, further expanding its Axon 50 lineup following the release of the Axon 50 Ultra and Axon 50 Lite in 2023. Positioned between the two, the new model aims to offer a well-rounded experience with solid performance, refined design, and practical day-to-day usability.
ZTE Axon 50 Specifications
The Axon 50 features a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2400×1080. It supports a 144Hz refresh rate, 10-bit color depth, and full coverage of the DCI-P3 color gamut. The screen reaches a peak brightness of 1000 nits and carries TÜV low blue light certification. The panel has a 72.5-degree curved edge, which enhances the viewing experience and complements the phone’s design.
Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor, based on TSMC’s 4nm process and clocked at up to 3.19GHz. It is paired with 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB of fast UFS 3.1 storage, enabling responsive multitasking and high-speed app loading.
The phone runs on MyOS 12, ZTE’s custom Android skin. MyOS includes support for customizable widgets, dynamic lock screens that change based on user activity, and themed visuals.
ZTE equips the Axon 50 with a triple-camera setup. It includes a 64MP main camera with Sony IMX787 sensor and OIS, a 50MP ultra-wide camera with macro support (2cm focus), and a 50MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom. The phone features Lightning Capture 3.0, which boosts shutter response by 30% and improves capture success rate by 20%.
In terms of power, it features a 5000mAh battery with 80W fast charging support. ZTE claims this setup offers all-day performance without battery anxiety, especially for users on the move.
The device includes dual-frequency L1+L5 GNSS positioning with support for BeiDou’s third-gen augmentation system, offering sub-meter level accuracy. The Axon 50 also packs 13 antennas, an IR blaster compatible with multiple appliances, and a starlight AG glass back for added durability and style.
Pricing and Availability
The ZTE Axon 50 is priced at 1799 yuan (approximately $250) and is currently available for purchase on JD.com. It comes in a single 12GB RAM + 512GB storage configuration.
In related news, ZTE also recently launched the U60 Pro, a compact 5G hotspot that packs a 10,000mAh battery, Wi-Fi 7 support, NFC, and more.
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