Overview of the ZTE Axon 10s Pro smartphone with key features

For more than 30 years, ZTE has been delighting customers with patented designs. They annually allocate 10% of the total income from sales of ZTE telecommunications equipment. The World Patent Office knows almost 2 thousand applications registered by the brand. The company occupies a leading position in the Chinese market. Other well-known brands cooperate with the company: Qualcomm and Alcatel, Microsoft and Intel, IBM, etc. Once again, ZTE will introduce a new model of the Axon 10s Pro smartphone, the younger brother of the Axon 10 Pro. The device has similar flagship specifications, the latest version of the operating system, an updated Snapdragon 865 chipset and more RAM (6 - 12 GB). In addition, the display uses the HDR10 function, which affects the image quality, shooting photos and videos of 4 cameras. Let us consider in detail the main technical characteristics and draw a conclusion about the advantages and disadvantages of the model.

ZTE Axon 10s Pro

The date of the presentation and release of new items to the markets has not yet been announced. Perhaps the device will appear in late winter - early spring. Despite this, the characteristics of the device can be found in the vastness of the virtual world.

Technical features of ZTE Axon 10s Pro

Design and appearance

Monoblock classic shape is made with thin aluminum frames. The body dimensions are distributed as follows: height: 159.2mm, width: 73.4mm, device thickness: 7.9mm. The device weighs 175 gr.

On the right side, the manufacturer placed a volume control button, below it is an on / off button. The small hole at the top is a dedicated noise-canceling microphone. Below you can see the connector for charging, the main microphone with speakers. The slot for SIM cards and a memory card is located right there, on the bottom side. The case and display are made of durable glass that protects the smartphone from drops and splashes. Therefore, the model provides wireless charging. In non-waterproof devices, this function is not available.

The display occupies most of the device: the side frames are very thin, the top and bottom are slightly wider. The front camera is made in the form of a U-shaped drop in the central upper part of the screen. There are two blocks on the back cover in the upper right corner. One block contains the lenses of the main cameras, the second has a third camera and an LED flash. The large block protrudes slightly relative to the plane of the case, but this does not spoil the overall impression of the appearance of the gadget. The ZTE branding, the abbreviation for the Axon line and the 5G network is located sideways from top to bottom, in line with the camera blocks and looks stylish. The smartphone will hit the market in two color versions: Blue Blue, Black Black. There is no information about the cost at the moment.

Display, dimensions, functions

The screen creates a diagonal of 6.47 inches, the usable area is 102.8 sq.cm. The display-to-body ratio is 87.9. The pixel ratio goes like 19.5: 9. At this size, the number of pixels per inch gains 398 pixels, the main resolution is built at 2340x1080 pixels.

Matrix type of the new AMOLED model. The screen is touch-sensitive, capacitive, supports and displays 16 million colors of any complexity. The device uses support for HDR10 - high dynamic range images. The format is widely used in new models of monitors and TVs. Not every flagship can boast of such a feature. Due to HDR10, the color is realistic, the brightness of the picture in pixels is high, and the black color is perfect. The maximum brightness on the device is ten times higher than on conventional smartphones. Thanks to the AMOLED matrix, this function is increased - other types of matrices create problems with the transmission of a pure black tonal range. According to scientific research, the function helps a person cover not 30%, but 50% of the available colors and shades. In addition, the technology affects the pixel density of the screen. The picture has improved detail, brightness, increased color reproduction. In sunny time of the day, the image is not illuminated. A sensor (optical fingerprint scanner) is installed under the display.

Networks and communications

The smartphone is used on the following communication standards: GSM/CDMA/HSPA/LTE/5G. For SIM 1 and SIM 2 cards, 2G GSM bands from 850 to 1900 are provided. For Chinese customers, the third generation standard TD-SCDMA is used, which is not available in other countries. Worldwide 3G - HSDPA bands use frequencies in the region of 850 - 2100.For 4G - LTE, all the necessary standard frequencies are taken into account: band 1 (2100), 2 (1900), 3 (1800), 4 (1700/2100), 5 (850), 7 (2600), 8 (900), 12 ( 700), 13 (700) 17 (700), 18 (800), 19 (800), 20 (800), 26 (850), 28 (700), 34 (2000), 38 (2600), 39 (1900 ), 40 (2300) 41 (2500). Range with bands 41 (2500), 78 (3500); SA/NSA/Sub6 is already in the 5th generation 5G standard. It should be noted that 5G mobile networks of the fifth generation have not yet been installed and tested in Russia. The speed of the communication channel in 3G mode is 42.2 / 5.76 Mbps.

Processor, OS and Memory

The 8-core Octa-core processor operates on a Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 chip with a 7nm+ process technology. The Kryo 585 cores are distributed in three clusters, operate according to the 1 + 3 + 4 scheme, their frequencies are added as follows: one core with a clock frequency of 2.84 GHz, 3 cores with a frequency at the peak of 2.42 GHz, 4 sources with energy efficient cores operating at a frequency of 1.8 GHz. The Adreno 650 graphics accelerator and the Snapdragon 865 chipset are designed to support the 5G network, with support for artificial intelligence. The performance of the chipset is increased by 25%, energy efficiency is the same. The accelerator reduces energy consumption by about 30 - 35%. In addition, the flagship Snapdragon 865 chipset improves performance while reducing power consumption, and provides fast charging with Quick Charge 4+ technology.

Based on the smartphone, the Android 10 operating system is installed with a proprietary shell from ZTE MiFavor 10. The number 10 indicates the Android OS version of 2019. The shell has many applications and add-ons.Added dark theme; replaced standard icons with branded ones (approximately 1600 pcs.); developed own animation for icons; used to change the wallpaper depending on the time of day. In terms of system functions, pop-up notifications should be noted: the window takes up much less space, which does not interfere with the operation of applications. The gesture function has been improved, voice commands are controlled in built-in and third-party applications, artificial intelligence is used at system startup, when running applications and games.
The new UFS3.0 function is used to store information. A similar memory standard is installed on flagship models, it ensures uninterrupted multitasking of equipment. This version increases the speed of the communication channel and the reliability of the memory of the flash drive. Input/output/loading is instantaneous. Data copying and transfer is carried out in a matter of seconds.

One or two Nano-sized SIM cards are installed in the smartphone, operating in dual standby mode. In addition to cards, a microSD memory card up to 1 TB is installed in the slot. Thus, the memory of the device is increased several times. There will be 3 types of devices on the market in terms of memory size in accordance with the parameters of internal / RAM: 128 GB / 6 GB, 256 GB / 8 GB, 256 GB / 12 GB.

Multimedia

The main camera is triple, located in two blocks. The main lens is 48 MP with aperture 1.7, wide lens, PDAF autofocus, OIS optical image stabilization function. The second camera is 8MP with 3x optical zoom, 2.4 aperture, PDAF focus, OIS stabilization and telephoto mode. Suitable for shooting views and landscapes.The third lens at 20 MP shoots with an aperture of 2.2, it is considered ultra wide-angle. Additional modes and settings include a two-tone LED flash, high-quality HDR shooting, panorama. The output video has a size of 2160 pixels / 30 fps, 1080 pix / 30 fps. High resolution allows you to get highly detailed pictures and clear video. The camera on the display is a single, 20 MP resolution, 2.0 aperture, wide lens, shoots in HDR mode. Videos are 1080 pixels / 30 frames per second.

Wireless and wire technologies

The device is equipped with navigation systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS. A USB 2.0 connector and a reversible Type C 1.0 connector are used to connect the charging and cable. Wireless settings include Bluetooth 5.0 at close range, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual band, Wi-Fi Direct with password protection, hotspot.

Speakers and sound

24-bit audio runs at 192 kHz. The device has a loudspeaker with stereo speakers with surround sound. The sound is designed in 3D: the sound output passes through several channels, in different planes, creating the effect of a Dolby Atmos cinema when there is a sense of immersion. There is no 3.5mm headphone jack. A dedicated microphone on the top of the case suppresses active noise while talking in crowded public places.

Battery and Charging

The smartphone has a non-removable lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 4000 mAh. The model is equipped with an 18W fast, gentle battery charging function based on Qualcomm's Quick Charge 4+ technology.

Smartphone Features

The model has additional functions: it has an accelerometer, a compass, a proximity sensor to save power, a gyroscope to stabilize images. An optical fingerprint scanner is mounted under the display, there is a face recognition function. To pay for purchases without a bank card, a wireless NFC chip is connected.

• standard appearance;
• style, quality at height;
• ergonomic dimensions;
• clear flagship characteristics;
• high-performance processor;
• HDR10 screen mode;
• excellent color reproduction and image detail;
• realistic 3D sound with Dolby Atmos;
• built-in stereo speakers;
• the latest technologies are used;
• updated OS;
• multitasking;
• own shell development;
• additional features of the MiFavor 10 shell;
• high-resolution cameras shoot with better detail;
• the use of multiple cameras and stabilization improves image quality;
• application of the function of wireless and fast charging Quick Charge 4+.

• there is no mini-jack connector for connecting a headset;
• no radio;
• There is no 5G technology in Russia;
• no price info.

Conclusion

The new device ZTE Axon 10s Pro is equipped with flagship features. If we compare the device with the May version of ZTE Axon 10 Pro, 10s features an updated operating system, a new version of the chipset and processor cores, and the latest UFS 3.0 memory system. The smartphone will be used in Russia on all standards except 5G. It remains to wait for the release date.