ZTE Axon 40 Ultra with under-screen camera lit up in official renders

ZTE is all set to introduce its Axon 40 series of handsets next week, which will likely include the 40, 40 Pro and 40 Ultra models. Previously, the Axon 40 Ultra's front side was captured via a live image and now, the rear panel design of the smartphone has been revealed through an official-looking render posted online by a Chinese retailer.

ZTE is known to adopt newer technologies, futuristic designs, and cutting-edge features for its premium devices. The company has been improving its under-screen camera technology and we are set to see another iteration with the upcoming Axon 40 Ultra. The smartphone will boast an avant-garde design and pack top-of-the-line hardware to mark its name in the global markets.

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is likely to bear a QHD+ (1440x2560 pixels) AMOLED display with a 120Hz or higher refresh rate. The smartphone will sport an all-screen design with 'waterfall' curved edges and incredibly skinny bezels. The selfie camera and the fingerprint scanner will be concealed behind the display. On the rear, there will be a rectangular camera module with triple lenses.

Under the hood, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra could be fueled by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, paired with up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage At the heart, it should boot Android 12 OS out of the box. Connectivity options on the smartphone should include Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, NFC, 5G, and a Type-C port.

In terms of optics, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra will have a triple rear camera arrangement that may comprise a 64MP primary sensor, a 64MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 64MP periscope lens. It will boast a single under-display selfie snapper but its details are unclear as of now. The smartphone should pack a 5,000mAh battery with support for 65W fast-charging technology.

The official pricing and availability details of the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra smartphone will be revealed by the Chinese tech company at the time of its launch in China. It may start at CNY 4,750 (approximately Rs. 55,000). The smartphone will comes in Black and Gray colour options.