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ZTE is one of the few smartphone manufacturers who have decided to launch their 2018 flagships at IFA in Berlin. The Chinese manufacturer announced the Axon 9 Pro at the show and with its super-wide-angle dual-camera setup the device looks like a viable alternative to LG’s G7 THinQ and V30/V35 – the only current high-end phones with a similar camera concept.
The secondary camera is an ultra-wide-angle with a 130-degree field of view and 20MP resolution
The ZTE’s main module uses a 1/2.55″ Sony IMX363 sensor with 12MP resolution and 1.4 µm pixel size in combination with a F1.75 aperture. Optical image stabilization and dual-pixel AF are featured as well. The secondary camera is an ultra-wide-angle with a 130-degree field of view and 20MP resolution. Its image data is also used to create a background-blurring “fake-bokeh” effect in portrait mode.
Software features include AI-powered intelligent motion and facial recognition functions, as well as smart portrait compositions. At the front the device features a 20MP selfie camera with F2.0 aperture and fixed focus. The front module can be tasked with face recognition duties but there is a fingerprint sensor on the back for added security as well.
All the components are housed in a body with scratch-resistant glass back and IP68 certification for water and dust resistance
Other specs include a Snapdragon 845 chipset, 6GB of RAM, 128GB of built-in storage and a microSD card slot. The large 4,000mAh battery supports fast charging and the 6.21-inch 1080p+ AMOLED display is HDR10-capable and features an RGB sensor for optimized color balance.
Like previous Axos generations, the 9 Pro comes with Dolby Atmos-enabled stereo speakers but with the new model you have to make do without the 3.5mm headphone jack. All the components are housed in a body with scratch-resistant glass back and IP68 certification for water and dust resistance.
The ZTE Axon 9 Pro will first be launched in Europe and set you back 650 Euros (approximately $ 755). Availability will expand to other markets in the future but no detailed information has been provided yet.