ZTE Axon 10S Pro: the first flagship on the top Snapdragon 865

The number one American chipmaker has already released its top-end chipset Snapdragon 865. And the Korean company Samsung

threatened to release the first smartphone on this processor. However, the Chinese were ahead of the Koreans, and ZTE was the first to announce the release of a flagship based on the top-end Snapdragon 865 - the 10S Pro model from the Axon line.

What does it look like

Appearance of the new Chinese flagship as wellmost of the features of the 10S Pro model have not changed much compared to last year's Axon model without the "S" prefix. The diagonal screen remains the same - 6.5 inches, the display is curved, the resolution of the AMOLED-matrix is ​​1080p. A fingerprint scanner is integrated into the screen, a drop-shaped cutout is provided for the front camera at the top of the screen.

Photo opportunities also have not changed,software settings are old. The main module of the main camera received a sensor of 48 megapixels, but it defaults to 12 megapixels, combining several pixels to get more information and light. The second module with a 20 megapixel sensor received wide-angle optics with a coverage of 125 degrees. The third module with an 8 megapixel sensor received a telephoto lens. Front camera with one lens and a 20 megapixel sensor.

What changed

Major update. Of course, in the engine compartment, the smartphone changed its fiery engine to the latest Qualcomm development - the top Snapdragon 865 processor. Snapdragon 855 worked in the flagship last year.

This means that the smartphone’s performanceconventional applications and games increased significantly. In addition, the device now supports fifth-generation networks. The WiFi module has also become more advanced - the sixth generation, there is also a Link-Booster function that allows you to pull data from different network sources simultaneously, that is, combine WiFi, LTE modem and 5G module into one channel. The connection thus receives a higher speed and improved stability of the connection.

Onboard 10S Pro installed 12 gigabytesRAM standard LPDDR5, a 256 gigabyte drive has faster third-generation UFS memory. There are also options with 6 gigabytes of RAM and a 128 gigabyte drive.

The autonomy of the flagship provides the battery on4000 mAh with support for fourth generation Quick Charge. While nothing is known about the cost of the smartphone, its manufacturer will report closer to the release date on the market. If the pricing policy has not changed, then the price tag is supposed to be around $ 500, which will make this flagship the most affordable of those that support working with 5G.